Reddit mentions of Crucial MX300 275GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT275MX300SSD1

There's the MX300 275gb on amazon for the same price, which I would rather get if you needed a boot ssd right now.

Better $/GB with the 275GB MX300: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IAGSD5O/?tag=pcp0f-20

EDIT: And it's cheaper than the PNY drive, even if by a tiny amount.

Por volta das 2h30/3h começou a ir normalizando e a black friday deles vai durar até dia 1.

Acabei por aproveitar algumas promoções deles (especialmente nas rams que andam incrivelmente caras em qualquer lado) para montar um PC, algo que já andava a planear há alguns meses:

• AMD Ryzen 5 1600
  
• Asus Micro-ATX B350M-A - esta board em conjunto com o CPU dá acesso a uma promoção da Asus
  
• G.Skill Aegis 16gb 3000mhz
  
• Sapphire Radeon RX 570 Nitro+ 8GB
  
• SSD Crucial MX300 275gb
  
• Seasonic S12II 620W
  
• Corsair SPEC-ALPHA ATX
  

As long as you have some spare SATA ports, go get yourself a cheap SSD. I wouldn't put anything too big in there.

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This was on the deals subreddit for BAPC

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https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01IAGSD5O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

No, SanDisk caccapupù.

Prova con questo: https://www.amazon.it/Crucial-MX300-Interno-SATA-Pollici/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=s9_simh_gw_g147_i2_r?pf_rd_m=A11IL2PNWYJU7H&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=S6PS1S7YJ7WDTAXBWJVN&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=6bd4f0a5-b28d-436a-99f6-10d6a633030d&pf_rd_i=desktop

Quasi buono quanto un Samsung Evo, paghi un po' di più ma almeno hai un qualcosa di qualità e duraturo.

Mai risparmiare troppo su un SSD :)

Well said, also on a sidenote, this is my first post, and I'm not quite sure if the link is attached to the post, just in case here it is:
https://www.amazon.ca/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sr_1_3?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1511324342&sr=1-3&keywords=ssd

1. Barebones T440p: 180 shipped (I bought the 4GB variant, the one linked has a year of onsite warranty left).
   
   
2. AUO B140HAN01.3: 45 shipped
   
   
3. Crucial MX 300: 90 shipped
   
   
4. Genuine 9 cell battery (new): 75 shipped
   
   Total: ~385
   
   The battery I got along with it was barely used at 21 cycles, but I wanted the 9-cell for college, so there's that. I also added in a quad core i7, but I don't think that's necessary.

• Intel Core i5-7600 about 240$ at here
  
• GTX 1070 8GB from 470$ at here
  
• Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB 2400Mhz from 146$ at here
  
• Cruxial MX300 275GB SSD from 100$ at here
  
• Asrock B250 Gaming K4 Fatal1ty from 100$ at here

Looks like a really good build. I will put part links in the end of the post. Here's some tips to save a bit of money if you're open to it:

1. Power supply: 550 watts is a great amount for this system. You could save some money by passing on the 80+ gold rating (although it's great to have a super efficient power supply, you don't need 80+ gold) and get a power supply that has an 80+ bronze efficiency rating. A power supply being fully modular isn't a must either, for me at least. A good semi-modular pick would be the Rosewill Hive 550, I have it and it has has sleeved black cables for about $55. If you want to save more money on the PSU, though, the EVGA basic 550W unit has all black cables and goes for around $43. Otherwise, the 600B from EVGA is a great 600W unit for around $50. Changing your power supply with these options might save you around $30-$40.
   
2. RAM: there are 16GB kits out there that are cheaper than the ones you selected, some are even in red to match your color scheme. I know there is a kit from Corsair that goes for around $80, so that might save you $20-$30 there. Otherwise, if you can't afford 16GB at the beginning of the build, 8GB will suffice until you upgrade. Just make sure if you get 8GB, get a single stick so you can throw another one in later. 8GB instead of 16 GB may save you $30-$40.
   
3. CPU cooler: The i5 6500 comes with its own stock cooler, so you can save around $25 by not paying for a CPU cooler right away. Otherwise, the 212 Evo is a superb cooler and also comes in a red LED fan version for a few bucks more :D
   
4. GPU: The GTX 1060 is a great option for a video card, but the RX 480 from AMD might be able to save you a few bucks right now and down the road. When you look to purchase another monitor, options with FreeSync (AMD adaptive sync) are normally cheaper than monitors with G-Sync (Nvidia adaptive sync). Adaptive sync monitors will make your gameplay smoother. Also, if you get a motherboard that supports crossfire, you can throw another RX 480 in your rig in the future. I will recommend you a motherboard for this at the end, and it won't cost you much more than your current one. An RX 480 8GB starts at around $230. Also, RX 480's are said to be better in DX12, another "future proofer".
   
5. Motherboard (minor): H110 is a budget chipset, and a Micro ATX one will save you a bit of money. BUT, if you want another RX 480, you'll need a motherboard with 2 PCIe slots to house them. An ATX motherboard will fill your case better, not look as awkward as a mATX one, and will let you put another RX 480 card in your rig in the future. A good ATX motherboard that would work for this build would be the Asus B150-PLUS for $95. This may be a bit expensive, but you could spend your saved money on this part. I highly suggest you exercise this option.
   
6. Storage: if 250GB is enough for you, then you could save some money by not getting a Samsung SSD. An SSD comparable to this would be the Crucial MX300 275GB for around $80. Also, the SanDisk z400s is $75 and is 256GB. If you want more storage, though, I would recommend a 120GB SSD like the PNY CS1311 for $40 and a 1TB hard drive like the WD Blue for $50.
   
   
   TL;DR: cut back on PSU efficiency ratings, look for different 16GB or even 8GB RAM kits, ditch CPU cooler (or keep if you want), get an RX 480 for saving money on future monitors, you can also put another RX 480 in your build in the future with a different motherboard; an ATX motherboard would fill your case and add capability for a second RX 480, a non-Samsung SSD could save you some money, while for $100, you can get an SSD and a 1TB hard drive.
   
   
   Links:
   “Basic” EVGA 550W
   Rosewill Hive-550
   EVGA 600B
   Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO LED
   RX 480 -choose which one you like
   Asus B150-PLUS
   Crucial MX 300 275GB
   SanDisk Z400S 256GB
   WD Blue 1TB
   
   
   I hope my advice helped you and that this didn't overwhelm you. If you save enough money, you could throw in a red LED PWM fan, which adjusts its speed based on your computer's needs. You could maybe even throw in an LED strip or two. I had a lot of fun making this, thanks for posting :D
   

Most of the times I find small computer parts cheaper in Al Ain Center than US, just last month I got this SSD for 310 AED.

Better build quality PSU

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/9q4NnQ/evga-power-supply-220g20650y1

Cheaper 275GB SSD (on sale)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IAGSD5O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

Recently, the SDD that I store windows and a majority of my data on, this one, with virtually no warning was no longer showing up in the BIOS, leaving my PC in the state as if it was before I had installed windows. After checking, all of the cables were properly connected. I had switched out the Sata Data cable with another cable from another drive that was functioning, into a different Sata port on the mother board, and it is still not recognized. Is this potentially a result of the drive failing, and if so, what is the best way for me to test for that and potentially recover my data?

You don't need to do this though, it will perform better but it's not needed unless your hard drive is failing. Just do a fresh restore.

You could just do it your self,, I've replaced my SSD for my MacBook Pro, was super easy. I fix it has very in depth steps. Use disk utility to format new SSD and install new software.

SSD: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01IAGSD5O/ref=mh_s9_acsd_top_bT8M1X_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=mobile-hybrid-4&pf_rd_r=G5SQGWG552F41QE9CA24&pf_rd_t=30901&pf_rd_p=af5ef1b0-5f9e-5a36-a018-08e600020206&pf_rd_i=430505031&th=1&psc=1

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac+Mini+Late+2012+Hard+Drive+Replacement/11716

If you're buying one, you can get a 1TB SSD for around $300, so that is pricey and I'm not sure who would spend that much money just for that. If the difference is enough then I may, but might opt for a 512GB for around $130.

But when you think of the people who may have older 256GB or 512GB that they've upgraded from that they could throw in the PS4 Pro or just purchase one for $70, it may make sense depending on how much of a boost you get, hence why I plan on doing some testing. Right now it's varying by a huge degree from what I've seen and some people are getting 20-50% faster load times on other games.

And while yes I would agree that 256GB is rather small, it's still enough to fit 5-10 games as long as people are willing to delete and re-download games they don't play as often.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=zg_bs_1292116011_2

Or spend 115 and go for 500gb

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482990894&sr=1-2&keywords=crucial+ssd

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O SSD's are considerably faster in the read/write department when compared to a traditional disk drive. It allows your PC to boot much faster and any games you place on the SSD will load much faster. They are a delight.

Your build looks good. For a white case check out the NZXT S340 White. As for the SSD, I personally would get at least a 250gb so you can put some games on it as well. For reference, BF3 on my SSD loads in 20 seconds and BF4 on my HDD takes around 60-90 seconds to load. There's nothing wrong with waiting but after you've experienced the speed of an SSD everything on a HDD just feels sooo slow. For the same price of the 120gb m.2 you can get a Crucial MX300 525GB SSD. Thats like 4x the storage for the same price granted the MX300 SATA read /write speeds is less than the 850 Evo M.2. The MX300 is still faster than a HDD though so IMO its definitely worth it.

Please get an SSD, it's so worth it. 275GB's are ~$80 now

Yup, that one will do fine. They are all the same card with different coolers as long as it says GTX 1050ti (or in this case, GTX 1050 without the 'Ti' suffix. Ti is faster, but costs more of course). I have that model in my sisters computer as well and she is doing just fine with it.

Other than that, there isnt much that would give a huge increase in performance. With the exception of a SSD.
SSD's really bring any machine to life again. Everything loads so much faster. It will not increase gaming performance (framerate) but it will drastically reduce load times. Most games will load in a few seconds or less. Skyrim on my machine loads so fast, i can't even read the first word in their load screens that normally talk about things in the game.
The downside is, they are expensive for their size. Normally one puts windows on it, and perhaps your favorite game (or software if you use anything specific).
Something like a https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sr_1_3?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1520087828&sr=1-3&keywords=mx300 would work quite well, or the cheaper 120-150GB versions as well.

Depends a bit on how much money you have to spend.

After that, you need a new processor. Sadly, there isn't much you can do with your current hardware in that area. That would mean new motherboard, new RAM and new processor. Which is quite expensive. Pretty much half of a new computer.

I would suggest getting a 1 TB HDD like this to put your games and other large files on.

Then get this for your operating system and a few choice programs.

For memory, I would get at least 8 GB with a max of 32 GB. There is no reason to go overboard on the memory, since it sounds like you just want to game.

I think you should go for an RX 470 and an MX300. What are your thoughts on these?

I would also probably consider adding an SSD, due to increase in speed. You could put your OS, games, and other software on the SSD and then your files on your hard drive. This is a good SSD drive option. I have the 1TB model, with a 2TB HDD, but 256GB is most likely plenty, since you're leaning towards lower price. This is NOT a requirement, though, so don't freak out about the price. https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/

I don't know which pc case you have. It may have SSD mounting bracket built-in. SSD is always better than HDD if you want higher speeds but lower space. I don't use amazon at all but for around 80-100$ I'd recommend those:
1 - (30% off)
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[This is the one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=twister_B01IB47HBG?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) I got, Amazon had it on sale for 84.99 the other day.

Do yourself a favor and get at least a 250GB SSD. 120GB is going to fill up real quick. Check out this one instead.

Also, the Z-series motherboard is overkill unless you plan to overclock (which the i5-7500 can't do). I know you said you plan to eventually upgrade to an i7-7700k, in which case the motherboard you chose is fine. Just something to keep in mind.

Looking for a SSD on BF!
I checked the best buy flyer plus another offer that was posted on this subreddit earlier, which one do you think is better?
Samsung Evo 850 EVO vs. Crucial MX300

The samsung is more expensive and has slightly less storage so im kind of confused because that was my original option, do you think I should buy the crucial one instead then?
http://flyer.bestbuy.ca/flyers/bestbuy-weekly?flyer_run_id=276105&type=1&locale=EN&postal_code=N1R1H3&store_code=995&is_store_selection=true&auto_flyer=&sort_by=#!/flyers/bestbuy-weekly?flyer_run_id=276105

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IAGSD5O/?tag=pcp0f-20&th=1

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type|Item|Price

----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD - Ryzen 3 1200 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor | €104.64
Motherboard | MSI - B350M GAMING PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | €84.00
Storage | Crucial - MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | €90.00
Storage | Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | €45.00
Video Card | MSI - GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB GAMING X Video Card | €271.00
Case | Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case | €54.00
Other | Corsair CP-9020097-UK VS550 ATX/EPS Vs Series 80 Plus Power Supply Unit | €46.00
Other | Crucial 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-192000) DIMM 288-Pin Memory - CT8G4DFD824A | €85.63
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | €780.27
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-11-12 13:00 GMT+0000 |

ALL of these are from Amazon UK, i just simply converted all prices from Pound to Euro. Build was £690 or 780 Euros Total.

RYZEN 1200 - https://www.amazon.co.uk/AMD-YD1200BBAEBOX-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B0741DN383/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491545&sr=8-1&keywords=ryzen+1200

MOBO - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-B350M-GAMING-PRO-Motherboard/dp/B06WXX7FR2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510490987&sr=8-1&keywords=MSI+-+B350M+GAMING+PRO

1TB HDD - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Desktop-Hard-Disk-Drive/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1510491127&sr=1-2&keywords=1tb+hdd&dpID=51DmuZNyIGL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

275GB SSD-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1

GTX 1060 6GB - https://www.amazon.co.uk/MSI-GTX-1060-GAMING-DisplayPort/dp/B01IEKYD5U/ref=sr_1_2?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1510491432&sr=1-2&keywords=gtx+1060+6gb

CASE - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CC-9011075-WW-Windowed-Mid-Tower-Computer/dp/B00RORBQNW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491311&sr=8-1&keywords=corsair+100r

PSU - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Corsair-CP-9020097-UK-PLUS-Power-Supply/dp/B00TE4XSMA/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1510491365&sr=1-1&keywords=500w+psu

RAM - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-DDR4-2400-PC4-19200-288-Pin/dp/B019FRED60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510491809&sr=8-3&keywords=8gb+ddr4&dpID=41TDZYwtkwL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

https://www.amazon.it/Crucial-MX300-Interno-275GB-CT275MX300SSD1/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511009107&sr=8-1&keywords=crucial This?

$275 GB SSD for less than $100

Sure. Crucial MX300

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O

this is what I put in mine, but if you're nearing your budget cap this might not be the best option.

SSDs will not affect in-game performance. Just the loading times.

I need more SSD storage and for the next one I am considering the 525gb version of this.

Almost identical performance to a Samsung Evo (maybe a fractionally tiny bit slower) but more storage space at a much cheaper price.

Hi I'm working on builds my self at minute and your prices seem weird, PCPartPicker can be a bit shit with UK prices I've noticed.

If your going with the 6600, I would drop the Z bord and pick up something like MSI B150 which comes with a free mouse, although only has 2DIMM slots, so harder to upgrade your RAM later. Another choice could be Gigabyte GA-B150 which has 4 DIMM.

The RAM seems a decent price.

Next your SSD, nearly £80 for the mx200 250gb when you can get the MX300 275GB for £67

Do you need the extra storage drive? Maybe the £650 build was the bare essentials only.

You could also save money on the case, if you really wanted. I'm getting a CM N300 for a mate who needs a cheap upgrade on his case

PSU now, I always hear complains on the cheaper corsair models so make sure you look at reviews. Again tho you could save your self some money and get a CoolerMaster G650M which I have looked up and seems solid, especially at that price. ON the plus side it is also 150w more than the one you chose.

Finally windows, are you or anyone close to you in school or a work place that could get a windows key for free? Maybe the £650 build wasn't counting it in. Are you a gambling man? If so google softweregeeks they are a UK site selling windows keys for real cheap(win10 pro for £17.50), I don't know how they do it, I don't know how long the keys will last, but I do know at least 3 people who have bought off them and all keys have activated and worked so far.

Most motherboards will come with a Ethernet port, and since you wont be overclocking you shouldn't need any new case fans for the start, you can always upgrade your cooling down the road

This link should work

ok then is this any good?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01IAGSD5O/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Thank you very much. I'm going to go with the setup you stated since it looks the best.
Is SquareTrade for about $30 the great warranty you are referring to?
Last question
I am ordering one for 170 on ebay
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IAGSD5O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
^^ that is the crucial ssd I am getting if it works (2.5" right?)
I am having trouble finding the screen. Will any 14" LCD work? I am going to post on thinkpad asking someone all the exact parts I'll need. Thank you very much! cheers

Oof. It's a Crucial 275gb mx300 and I've had it for about 3 years though I don't use my PC much, amazon link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01IAGSD5O/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR0ATC0Hqp4lIWC2hAhGTShdhRtnuteShsp3BK4JRmkSB3J-Ek5zSP9sMyc

Thanks a lot for the detail. Do you know whether this one will work?

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=twister_B01IGSUN0O?_encoding=UTF8&th=1

I'm looking to get more space for my PC and add on mainly SSD's. Instead of getting 1 SSD with 1 TB, I plan on getting multiple ones 4 of these, and do a RAID config. (I'm still learning about RAID- my mobo is a MSI970A-G43, and supports RAID if anyone is wondering). Does anyone have experience with I'm trying to do, or any tips on what I should look for when getting an SSD? (i.e. does sequential read/write speed matter more than random read/write etc.)

Any help is appreciated, thanks !

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01IAGSD5O/?tag=pcp0f-21

My friend is selling some PC parts and wants to find out how much they would go for:

• EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_K1gyybP4AVB1E
  
• NZXT S340 Mid Tower Computer Case, Matte Black/Red (CA-S340MB-GR) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T4BWUUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_61gyyb2HV306A
  
• Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4 DRAM 2400MHz (PC4-19200) C14 Memory Kit - Red https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UVN2B8K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_K2gyybPC9XE5Z
  
• Crucial MX300 275GB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT275MX300SSD1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_m2gyyb5E1B18T
  
  Edit: He has only had these parts for 1-2 months and hasn't used them much.

Not from Best Buy, but you can get a 275GB Crucai MX300 for $90 at Amazon.

To be honest look elsewhere :)

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IAGSD5O

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crucial-CT275MX300SSD1-MX300-2-5-inch-Internal/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1520896015&sr=1-1&keywords=crucial+mx300+275gb&dpID=51YndxZLJmL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

I've been wanting to buy an SSD since quite a few time and now that black friday has come I'm going to do it. But I'm not sure on what SSD I should buy. I'm not willing to pay more than 80€ ($85ish) and i have thought of three options; Samsung 750 EVO 250GB, Crucial MX300 270GB and SanDisk Ultra II 240GB.

Since the 850 EVO is slightly more expensive and I'd prefer not to spend that much money unless it's worth it, and the extra space between 240GB and 275GB is not significant for me, which would be my best option? Thanks.

Buy a SSD and use it as a boot and game drive.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1491499613&sr=8-2&keywords=ssd+crucial

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491499654&sr=8-1&keywords=ssd+250

sorry may I check if this HDD which I bought initially when i wanted a t460, can be used on a t470?
https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=s9u_simh_gw_i1?_encoding=UTF8&fpl=fresh&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=&pf_rd_r=Z4JAPTDEW8S3FRK1S41K&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1cded295-23b4-40b1-8da6-7c1c9eb81d33&pf_rd_i=desktop

I dont know much about your other parts. But that SSD looks pretty pricey for about the same quality when compared to this one. Crucial MX300 275GB - Amazon.ca

CDW and other VARs will. Its a trivial discount as these things are sold low-margin.

If price is a major issue you may be able to buy the previous ssd model if you shop around and find someone with an old inventory they want to get rid of. Amazon, ebay, etc. This is slightly risky as scammers and such are everywhere.

Crucial is very good bang for the buck right now:

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

I got this one after reading a lot of reviews of people using it on old MacBooks. No complaints so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/

Mobo here, CPU here, RAM here

Thinking of getting this SSD but not sure. Is it good? Are there faster or more reliable ones for same price? Was going to get this one but seems the price went up since the last time I looked at it

Had to add the links in a comment since the last time I added links in the post here I got flagged for spam because the links(mod confirmed that was what happened).

EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB FTW+ GAMING ACX 3.0, 6GB GDDR5, LED, DX12 OSD Support (PXOC) Graphics Card 06G-P4-6368-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LSLRTFI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_SDRMX3UIXdAxI

Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Single DDR4 2400 MT/s (PC4-19200) DIMM 288-Pin - BLS8G4D240FSB (Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UFBZOVE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7iVYhj11fa5km

Intel Boxed Core I5-6600 FC-LGA14C 3.30 Ghz 6 M Processor Cache 4 LGA 1151 BX80662I56600 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0136JONRM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_4YyzHKmo6KA6q

Crucial MX300 275GB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT275MX300SSD1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_6RMoIJiv9q4l7

Gigabyte LGA1151 Intel H110 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard GA-H110M-A https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0165YUDTM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_d83VQlljPJlrV

EVGA 500 W1, 80+ WHITE 500W, 3 Year Warranty, Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H33SFJU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_QRdZZpho4Ez8z

Thermaltake VERSA H15 Micro ATX Mini Tower Gaming Computer Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CLIZ698/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_d4qde2QmPEKHo

The 2009 MacBook Pro accepts the 2.5 inch drive form factor, the products linked below are matched to be compatible with your laptop. Please do double check online for your model.

Since you're looking for a budget SSD I highly recommend the Crucial MX300 by Micron and the SanDisk SSD Plus.

Both have great performance and beats your budget goal.

Oh well there’s your issue, ssd all the way. Your processor is mighty fine. Your graphics card is a great card alonefor a pc, if you’re doing gaming it’ll hold up but if you’re trying to play at ultra or 1440p then you’d have to get a new card, but it doesn’t seem like that’s what you’re going for. But as for general performance in your computer? Ssd ssd ssd. Samsung 850 evos are by far the most popular, and for good reason, but any brand name ssd will do you perfectly fine, such as this crucial one or this kingston . Read enough forums and you’ll see that ssds are the main upgrade for older systems, because the actual os runs off of them, slowing everything down. It doesn’t matter how fast your brain can think through data if it can only read a book at 2 words per minute, the reading speed will be your weakest link. Same with the computer. All of those ssds are great, you might need a sata 3 cable unless you want to replace your hard drive instead of add to it, and the size of the ssd should depend on how much you plan on putting on it. Anything you put on the ssd will run a lot faster, so your OS should always be the first thing, allot at least 16 gigs for the OS, and then any programs you want to run faster. Personally with a 256gb, I can keep all programs on my ssd, and the only thing on my hard drive is games, which is, after loading times, the only computer software that isn’t affected by hard drive speeds.

http://pcpartpicker.com/product/qMqdnQ/a-data-internal-hard-drive-asp600s3256gmc

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/?tag=pcpapi-20

This 275gb one by Crucial is very good and only costs $70. The 525gb is also only $120 so could be something to think about if you are willing to go a little extra. The quality is on par with the Samsung SSDs.

Get this. You get a little more space than the Samsung, and this drive works great. The flash memory is made by Micron, one of the biggest memory makers in the world, not some no name brand.

Think I'd go with this SSD instead
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/

Get this combo deal at Fry's. Available in store and online. Sign up for their email to receive the promo code to buy it. 1600 + MSI Gaming B350 = $189 after $15 mail in rebate.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/7e97zh/cpu_ryzen_5_1600_msi_b350m_motherboard_189_15_mir/

Get this SSD. $10 cheaper and more storage. Crucial makes great SSDs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_QwXeAb3ZQ5WXA

That's about the lowest I can bring it down, maybe try to find a good deal on the 1080 in the upcoming weeks.

Also, personally, I'd recommend a bigger SSD. 120GB can fill up super quickly.

> So I will try to defragment the hard drive later tonight.

This shouldn't be needed, as Windows 7 is much better with this than XP or older were, but it's worth checking.

> Does this mean I should buy a new hard drive? Should I start looking for cyber monday deals?

You should buy an SSD ;) Here's a great deal on one for my locale: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IAGSD5O/?tag=pcp0f-20

> Occasionally I will spray some air in some fans and on the components of my PC,

That's the main thing to do. Clear out any of the heatsinks or fans that you can.

> How would I do this?

Download a Windows iso (7 or 10, depending on which you have a license for) from the Googs, and then use Rufus to create a bootable USB drive from which you can tell your motherboard to start up from and install Windows.

> You should buy an SSD ;) Here's a great deal on one for my locale: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01IAGSD5O/?tag=pcp0f-20

Doesn't ship to my location, but I will keep looking.

> That's the main thing to do. Clear out any of the heatsinks or fans that you can.

Any ideas on how to reach certain fans that I don't know how to get to? Or would you need to see actual photos in order to know how to help?

> Download a Windows iso (7 or 10, depending on which you have a license for) from the Googs, and then use Rufus to create a bootable USB drive from which you can tell your motherboard to start up from and install Windows.

And this would make it like the first time I ever booted up my PC when I first got it?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/

Crucial MX300, 275GB for $80.

> but from before i didnt have this problem

It's inevitable. A 275GB SSD for $80 will change your PC gaming life.

My hard drive is on its way to dying and would love some recommendations at good (but budget friendly) SSDs. I don't really know much about them, so I'd love to be pointed in the right direction.

I'm taking a look at this specific one from Amazon. This a good deal?

EVGA 600 Watt Bronze

Yeah I thought the keyboard was a bit of a waste tbh. My build is pretty similar to yours and I'm using a keyboard that came with an Inspiron my dad got like 6 years ago. It's not mechanical but I still do okay in CSGO

Also for the SSD look at this, this, or even this

As far as monitors go, do you know for sure what you want? Don't buy an ultra-wide or high refresh rate monitor that's twice as expensive as the one you picked out just because I mentioned it lol.

What is most important to you in the monitor?
Resolution?
I can look around for some 2560*1440 monitors

Also your Mobo looks good as far as I can tell

So that SSD seems a bit excessive....

You're generally better off getting a smaller SSD, like 250GB along with a larger mass storage.

Swap that 1TB SSD for this 275GB SSD and this 2TB HDD. You're gonna save almost 100$ on this and have more storage.

You can also get some cheaper RAM like This Kingston HyperX FURY, yeah it's slower at 2133 mhz, butit really doesn't matter.

Now you have about 110$ left over which you can put into a better GPU. You can get a GTX 1070 for 399$ so you'd need to get an extra 20$ on top of your current funds. The 1070 offers substantially better performance than the 1060, you're easily looking at gaining 20-30 frames on average in most games.

250GB drives will work, according to people here. But even if not you can get something like the 275GB MX300 for $90:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IAGSD5O/

It costs £78 from Amazon, probably the best you can get for little money.

From your rambling wall of text I think you are looking for an SSD.

Go to http://www.crucial.com and select your MBP model and they will give you your SSD options. After you pick one check on Amazon for the same drive, sometimes it is $5-10 cheaper on Amazon than Crucial (but not always).

I have a 15-inch Early 2011 MBP and bought this one about a year and a half ago: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX200-250GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B00RQA6DTE/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1483975513&sr=1-1&keywords=Crucial+MX200+250GB+SATA+2.5+Inch+Internal+Solid+State+Drive+-+CT250MX200SSD1

When I bought it, it was only $85, not sure why the price has increased to $102. The 500gig version is $269.

EDIT: here is a newer model of that drive for only $87: https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX300-275GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B01IAGSD5O/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

Some points:

• The power supply is overkill. Something in the 500W range would be plenty. Check this out to make sure you choose a good one: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html
  
  
• I've never personally dealt with this but what I hear is "enterprise hard drives" tend to be louder and overcosted. Here's an alternative: link
  
  
• The SSD is super small and will barely fit the OS + maybe a couple of programs. Also, you can get 250 gigs for the same price. Here's a decent one, but there are even cheaper choices out there without much loss of performance or anything.
  
  
• In general, you could find better deals on a lot of the parts, and with the money saved you could make the jump to a 1070 instead
  
  And here's what an example build can look like:
  https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gvxQLD

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

The price on that machine is shit for being a first Gen i5. You can go to ebay and buy 3rd gen i5s refurbished Dells for around 150-200

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dell-OptiPlex-9010-SFF-3rd-Gen-i5-3470-3-20Ghz-4GB-250GB-DVDRW-Windows-10-Pro-B7-/391677925954?hash=item5b31d2da42:g:fMYAAOSwvg9XfIi2

Buy somethings like this and put a SSD! in it and get a low profile R7 240! or something like that and you will destroy WOW

Well, he did ask for a cheap SSD. And for less than £100, he can't get 1TB. He can get a smaller SSD though.

• £87 Samsung 850 EVO 250GB
  
• £78 Crucial MX300 275GB
  
  Both are better in terms of performance compared to the Barracuda. By the way, don't have faith in fusion drives, they're over-hyped pieces of junk that are barely any faster than a normal harddisk.