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"HDD or SSD ?"
One of the many questions that the less experienced user arises in selecting the components of the PC.
In this simple and short guide we discover when we choose an SSD instead of a HDD giving simple explanations.
But first ...
What is an HDD ?
Many of you will know already what a Hard Disk Drive, a magnetic disk (usually) of 3.5 "on a chestpiece read data as on a turntable, just this disc runs at speeds between 5000 and 10000 RPM (revolutions per minute).
It is not accurate to speak of a magnetic disk, since they are often more records one above the other, spaced a few microns. That's why it's very breakable devices, only a speck of dust to ruin them irreparably.
The evolution of these devices was amazing, from the days when you had to have a PC from 100 MB ('90 years ') at a time when 5 TB are tight (today).
What is a SSD ?
The Solid State Drive, are the so-called solid state disks. Use Flash technology and thanks to this can boast of read/write speeds that were unimaginable to the HDD, not to mention greater reliability and resistance to damage.
Unlike the HDD, the "maintenance" is totally absent: in fact, there will be no need to defragment the disk (also because there is not a disc) and temperature problems and/or consumption will be totally absent.
However, not all nice because if a 1 TB HDD costs 50 $ an 1 TB SSD costs at least 10 times as much!
How to choose between the two
When and what is recommended a HDD ?
The HDDs are the favorites when it comes to storing large amounts of data that you don't want to access relatively fast.
They cost little, are spacious and are perfect for storing media files, or file "non-executable".
Are mechanical devices, then you should know that generate a lot of heat, noise and tend to deteriorate over time, and that a bump may destroy them (including data inside)
Pro:
-Economic
-You can find very large
Cons:
-Slow
-Very warm
-Increased Consumption
-Noise level increased
When and why is it recommended an SSD ?
SSDS, as mentioned before, they are much faster than HDDs, but they also have a higher cost.
Have much lower access times and then are brought to a write/read of many small files, such as an operating system or any software application.
It is highly inadvisable to use a SSD to store large files: Besides being wasted, with very large files don't give the best of themselves, going to waste many performance money!
Pro:
-Fast
-Reliable
-Fresh and quiet
-Light and compact
-Consume far less than a HDD
Cons:
-Expensive
-Not very spacious.
The best choice
The best choice in my opinion, is to look for one SSD to install only the operating system (128 GB), and then take a HDD to install games and software more cumbersome (1 TB).
In this way you will have the best of both devices without thinking about their downsides!
Not HDD will tend to make noise and warm up too much if it does not run an OS, and an SSD will not be wasted if used only for software and operating system!
Surely there will hurt, but spend 100 $ more for maybe 1 FPS and a few seconds less in loading is not wise!
Think of investing in the rest of your PC, and then only after advancing money, if you can think of a good SSD.
Regards
"HDD or SSD ?"
One of the many questions that the less experienced user arises in selecting the components of the PC.
In this simple and short guide we discover when we choose an SSD instead of a HDD giving simple explanations.
But first ...
What is an HDD ?
Many of you will know already what a Hard Disk Drive, a magnetic disk (usually) of 3.5 "on a chestpiece read data as on a turntable, just this disc runs at speeds between 5000 and 10000 RPM (revolutions per minute).
It is not accurate to speak of a magnetic disk, since they are often more records one above the other, spaced a few microns. That's why it's very breakable devices, only a speck of dust to ruin them irreparably.
The evolution of these devices was amazing, from the days when you had to have a PC from 100 MB ('90 years ') at a time when 5 TB are tight (today).
What is a SSD ?
The Solid State Drive, are the so-called solid state disks. Use Flash technology and thanks to this can boast of read/write speeds that were unimaginable to the HDD, not to mention greater reliability and resistance to damage.
Unlike the HDD, the "maintenance" is totally absent: in fact, there will be no need to defragment the disk (also because there is not a disc) and temperature problems and/or consumption will be totally absent.
However, not all nice because if a 1 TB HDD costs 50 $ an 1 TB SSD costs at least 10 times as much!
How to choose between the two
When and what is recommended a HDD ?
The HDDs are the favorites when it comes to storing large amounts of data that you don't want to access relatively fast.
They cost little, are spacious and are perfect for storing media files, or file "non-executable".
Are mechanical devices, then you should know that generate a lot of heat, noise and tend to deteriorate over time, and that a bump may destroy them (including data inside)
Pro:
-Economic
-You can find very large
Cons:
-Slow
-Very warm
-Increased Consumption
-Noise level increased
When and why is it recommended an SSD ?
SSDS, as mentioned before, they are much faster than HDDs, but they also have a higher cost.
Have much lower access times and then are brought to a write/read of many small files, such as an operating system or any software application.
It is highly inadvisable to use a SSD to store large files: Besides being wasted, with very large files don't give the best of themselves, going to waste many performance money!
Pro:
-Fast
-Reliable
-Fresh and quiet
-Light and compact
-Consume far less than a HDD
Cons:
-Expensive
-Not very spacious.
The best choice
The best choice in my opinion, is to look for one SSD to install only the operating system (128 GB), and then take a HDD to install games and software more cumbersome (1 TB).
In this way you will have the best of both devices without thinking about their downsides!
Not HDD will tend to make noise and warm up too much if it does not run an OS, and an SSD will not be wasted if used only for software and operating system!
Surely there will hurt, but spend 100 $ more for maybe 1 FPS and a few seconds less in loading is not wise!
Think of investing in the rest of your PC, and then only after advancing money, if you can think of a good SSD.
Regards
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