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    Crucial or Samsung?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by BradHP, Jul 16, 2015.

  1. BradHP

    BradHP Newbie

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    I'm looking at configurations for an MSI GT72, and I have the option of either the Crucial 256GB M600 M.2 SSD SATA III 6Gb/s or the 250GB Samsung 850EVO SATA III 6Gb/s M.2 for the exact same price.

    Is there any reason to choose one over the other?
     
    BradHP, Jul 16, 2015
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  2. superparamagnetic

    superparamagnetic Notebook Consultant

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    Of the two the Samsung generally has better real world performance. On the other hand Samsung's had a lot of issues with bugs over the past year.

    So the general perception is that Samsung is more performant and Micron is more reliable.
     
    superparamagnetic, Jul 16, 2015
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  3. BradHP

    BradHP Newbie

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    Thanks. I was learning towards the Sumsung, since I've used quite a few of their products throughout my life and have always been happy with them. I guess my next step is to dig through their warranty info before I make a final choice.
     
    BradHP, Jul 16, 2015
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    ratinox Notebook Deity

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    They're both good drives. They'll both saturate the 6Gb/s bus. The Crucial should be $10-$20 less than the Samsung unless the latter reduced the price. If that's the case then it's a coin flip but I'd look around for a better price on the Crucial drive.
     
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  5. BradHP

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    I'm looking at a build through GenTech PC and it's $115 for either one installed. I thought about buying one separate and installing it myself, but Amazon has the Samsung for $118 and the Crucial at $123.
     
    BradHP, Jul 16, 2015
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    All else being equal, I'd go with the Crucial.
     
    saturnotaku, Jul 16, 2015
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    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    + 1.

    I haven't had a bad experience with a Crucial/Micron drive since the days of C300. Obviously, YMMV.
     
    ajkula66, Jul 16, 2015
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    I highly recommend the Micron M600. The 256GB version can be had on ebay for $80-85. I have the 128GB version in my X220 and the 256GB version in my M18x. Both are solid performers and very cheap. For the price/performance/reliability, Crucial/Micron simply cannot be beaten.
     
    Raidriar, Jul 16, 2015
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