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Ferra · 10-28-2011, 02:33 PM

wanna upgrade my laptop HD to ssd (thinkpad x201, i5-540, 4GB)
mostly use for work and browsing so I don't need a lot of space (64GB?)

shopping around I notice the newer? SSD are mostly 500-550MB/s, while the older generation are around 250-300MB/s.

Am I going to notice a big difference between the two in actual use? or the speed difference only seems big on paper?

For the same size, the newer/faster SSD are 20-40% more expensive, I don't want to spend the extra money if the difference is only negligible. I am sure even the slower one will be a lot faster than my 5400rpm HD.

10-28-2011, 02:33 PM	#1
Ferra I don't like cheese but I love milk! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van Posts: 1,980 Thanked 895 Times in 243 Posts Failed 105 Times in 49 Posts	SSD Upgrade? 550MB/s vs 250MB/s? wanna upgrade my laptop HD to ssd (thinkpad x201, i5-540, 4GB) mostly use for work and browsing so I don't need a lot of space (64GB?) shopping around I notice the newer? SSD are mostly 500-550MB/s, while the older generation are around 250-300MB/s. Am I going to notice a big difference between the two in actual use? or the speed difference only seems big on paper? For the same size, the newer/faster SSD are 20-40% more expensive, I don't want to spend the extra money if the difference is only negligible. I am sure even the slower one will be a lot faster than my 5400rpm HD.