SSD for bootable partition & pagefile

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I have heard about problems with SSD used for system partition and paging file on it. Which brand / type of SSD can be used as system partition safely for 2-3 years?

Remarks: - i never turn off my computer. - planning to keep user profile on HDD partition.

amuliar

Posted 2012-01-26T15:12:02.557

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Question was closed 2012-01-26T23:58:51.560

Welcome to Super User! We don't do specific shopping recommendations, one reason being that they quickly become outdated. These kinds of questions would be best for our [chat]! – slhck – 2012-01-26T15:34:19.657

Thank you. Anyway, I realized that I need to look at the latest recommendations. – amuliar – 2012-01-26T19:33:33.017

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Don't give too much about SSD fail propaganda. They can fail as much as HDDs can.

One of the best and reliable SSDs are produced by: (Ordered alphabetically)

  • Crucial, m4 series
  • Intel, the 320 ones
  • Samsung, their 830 series

You shouldn't rely on anything for "safely" 2-3 years, make regular backups and you are safe for eternity. Go and buy a SSD to enjoy a totally new user experience.

Check also this out concerning SSD reliability.

inf

Posted 2012-01-26T15:12:02.557

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The m4 series is only reliable using the latest firmware - before it can cause an BSOD every hour (AKA "0x00000f4 error"). – Robert – 2012-01-26T15:52:15.893

@Robert after 5000 hours yes. One thing to mention is, which is a big + for the m4, how crucial handled that bug. – inf – 2012-01-26T16:20:46.353