SSD vs. HDD

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Beside the speed advantage, is there any other reason why someone should go for an SSD laptop or PC as opposed to a HDD? In terms of reliability, are they a match?
Maverick
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I’m thinking of upgrading my computer’s storage. Should I get an SSD or stick with an HDD?
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Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:43 am I’m thinking of upgrading my computer’s storage. Should I get an SSD or stick with an HDD?
Definitely go for an SSD! It’s way faster than an HDD. Your system will boot in seconds, and apps will load instantly.
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Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:44 am
Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:43 am I’m thinking of upgrading my computer’s storage. Should I get an SSD or stick with an HDD?
Definitely go for an SSD! It’s way faster than an HDD. Your system will boot in seconds, and apps will load instantly.
That sounds great, but aren’t SSDs more expensive?
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Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:44 am
Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:44 am
Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:43 am I’m thinking of upgrading my computer’s storage. Should I get an SSD or stick with an HDD?
Definitely go for an SSD! It’s way faster than an HDD. Your system will boot in seconds, and apps will load instantly.
That sounds great, but aren’t SSDs more expensive?
Yeah, they cost more per gigabyte compared to HDDs, but the speed and durability make them worth it. HDDs have moving parts, so they’re slower and more prone to failure.
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Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:45 am
Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:44 am
Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:44 am
Definitely go for an SSD! It’s way faster than an HDD. Your system will boot in seconds, and apps will load instantly.
That sounds great, but aren’t SSDs more expensive?
Yeah, they cost more per gigabyte compared to HDDs, but the speed and durability make them worth it. HDDs have moving parts, so they’re slower and more prone to failure.
so HDDs are better if I need a lot of storage for cheap?
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Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:46 am
Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:45 am
Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:44 am
That sounds great, but aren’t SSDs more expensive?
Yeah, they cost more per gigabyte compared to HDDs, but the speed and durability make them worth it. HDDs have moving parts, so they’re slower and more prone to failure.
so HDDs are better if I need a lot of storage for cheap?
Exactly! If you need to store large files like movies or backups, HDDs are more affordable. But if you want speed and better performance, SSDs are the way to go.
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Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:47 am
Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:46 am
Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:45 am
Yeah, they cost more per gigabyte compared to HDDs, but the speed and durability make them worth it. HDDs have moving parts, so they’re slower and more prone to failure.
so HDDs are better if I need a lot of storage for cheap?
Exactly! If you need to store large files like movies or backups, HDDs are more affordable. But if you want speed and better performance, SSDs are the way to go.
I see. Maybe I’ll get an SSD for my system and an HDD for extra storage.
Kai
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Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:48 am
Kai wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:47 am
Maverick wrote: Tue Mar 18, 2025 12:46 am
so HDDs are better if I need a lot of storage for cheap?
Exactly! If you need to store large files like movies or backups, HDDs are more affordable. But if you want speed and better performance, SSDs are the way to go.
I see. Maybe I’ll get an SSD for my system and an HDD for extra storage.
That’s the best setup! Fast boot times with the SSD and lots of space with the HDD. You’ll get the best of both worlds!
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