new ssd what should i buy?

[bubba1855]

I just closed a thread regarding upgrading my aging HDD in my desktop diy that you folks helped me build, with a new SSD. Ok, i’m going to buy a new SSD. Which one? I want about 512gb. I will probably buy from newegg as I have done business with them in the past. I’ve read too many ‘customer reviews’. I think I want either a Crucial(mx500 or mx300) or a Samsung evo860. Again, an internal ssd for my desktop. I’m running windows 10. I upgraded the windows 10 from windows 8. all comments appreciated.
if there is another thread that answers my questions, please point me in that direction.
thanks again, as always…Bubba

[bubba1855]

oops, forgot to add the following info. I am currently running a WD 1T drive. I clone/backup the drive routinely to another external WD 1t drive using acronis. Never had a problem. In many of the ‘reviews’ I have read it seems that many people are using Macrium Reflect instead of acronis. I am open to using a different ‘cloning’ software. I would like to just clone my HDD to the new SSD.
thanks again…Bubba

[veeg]

Hello

Hopefully some of our members will chime in soon.

@gus @Samuria

[jmarket]

I guess asking people what their favorite SSD is could get 100 different responses, but for what it’s worth I only use Samsung Evo’s 500GB which have been fine. Am currently experimenting with an Intel 256GB M.2 drive which I bought really cheap and fitted to an Intel NUC. Time will tell.

Acronis make top class backup/image software but I have to say have been let down once when cloning. Maybe just the luck of the draw. Of course Acronis dont make free versions unlike Macrium and Aomei which are both fine freeware products. There are also other free offerings out there. I have used Acronis for probably 20 years or more, but since closing my business, and becoming stingy, have toyed with both Macrium and Aomei before settling on Macrium free for my backup requirements. Aomei does have more features than Macrium but after finding networking issues with earlier versions of Aomei moved to Macrium and stayed for the party.

Acronis also saved my bacon some time back with its ability to rebuild the MBR by using its bootable rescue disc. I found with Acronis that many users bought it and then downloaded the Acronis boot disc, which was available after purchase. They never installed to full bloated software package but just used the rescue disc to make and restore backup/images.

If you are going to fit a neww SSD would recommend a clean install of Windows 10 rather than clone all the updated O/S and it’s left over Windows 8 baggage.

[Bruce]

I’ll keep mine short and sweet.
As to SSD’s, I’ve only used Intel’s and Samsung EVO’s without incident, but really, i doubt strongly that brand name makes any difference, it’s the NAND chip manufacturer inside that sets brands apart and the controller chip and they both are a limited pool of choice. In other words, it doesn’t really matter.

I will add one advantage off the Samsung brand is they do a good migration tool called Magigian which will clone you’re current WD 1TB - but again - so will Macriym or Acroinis.

[bubba1855]

thank you Bruce and gus. One last question. It appears that are two different methods for installing Windows 10. One is an ‘in place’ install. This appears to allow you to keep all of your files, apps,etc. The other method is a truly ‘clean’ install, it wipes out all of your files, data, etc. Needless to say, I would prefer the ‘in place’ install.
thanks again for your advise.
Bubba

[Bruce]

You are correct.
Personally, I’d do a fresh, from scratch, install, but really, each to his own.

[jmarket]

If you are going to fit a neww SSD would recommend a clean install of Windows 10 rather than clone all the updated O/S and it’s left over Windows 8 baggage.

Clean install is the only way to go.

[phillpower2]

Any update bubba1855?

[bubba1855]

thank you everyone…moderator can close this thread…Bubba

[phillpower2]

You are welcome and thank you for the follow up Bubba (y)