Is a 128GB SSD going to be sufficent? (and best pricing on Windows 7)

[Coldtooth]

So thanks to this forums help I'm going to build my first PC, I'm like five minutes away from ordering everything. Only things I was curious about is if I should go ahead and get a SSD with more GBs or should that hold me? I mainly plan on doing gaming and having a decent selection of games installed.

Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($103.82 @ Adorama)

Or I was thinking about this "Crucial SSD CT256M4SSD2 256GB m4 2.5inch SATA 6Gb/s " for about $260

I also, need to get a Windows 7 License for this said new computer;
Microsoft Software GFC-02021 Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 32Bit English 1Pack DSP DVD for $136 , think this is the best deal I can find or someone have a better site to order from?

[Aterion]

You won't be able to have every game on your 128 GB SSD. I got one too and having win on it boosted the system alot. So yeah it's your choise: Wait a few seconds longer or pay more.

@ your Windows: Dunno what PC you're going to build but 32 bit windows? Doesn't seem to fit into any current build.

[Martinussen]

i think i had a little under 100 gigs available on my CM4 128GB, after installing OS. Available space dwindled even more after Wow took its bite.

Now i realise i should've gone with atleast 256 just for the sake of more space.

My next computer will be either all SSD or atleast double or triple, most likely quadraple, the space of my current one.

People dont lie when they say SSD's change a computer.

Go for the 256GB if you can afford it. Having that extra space will always feel good, even if you might never fill out more then 150 gigs.

[Obsession]

I have wow, sc2, d3, tf2, lol, smite, and a couple large programs with 30gb left.

Where do you live? These prices are high, get 64bit Windows 7 not 32bit. You should also just post the entire build you are planning on building.

[Coldtooth]

oops meant to get 64 bit, any suggestions on the best price for it would be great.

The build is

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor $189.99
CPU Cooler: NZXT HAVIK-140 90.3 CFM CPU Cooler $58.98
Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard $134.99
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory $48.99
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $99.99
Storage: Crucial M4 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk $103.82
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card $399.99
Case: Fractal Design Define R3 Black Pearl ATX Mid Tower Case $109.99
Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply $114.99
Optical Drive: Sony AD-7280S-0B DVD/CD Writer $16.99
Total: $1278.72

Also was thinking of a different case, if anyone wanted to link their favorites. Also, is that 256GB SSD what I want and a good price? Thanks in advance.

[Lolkrayd]

hmm I would recommend the HAF 912 $40 cheaper and it has a removable hard drive bay so you can have larger cards
half 912 is slightly smaller than the case you have in your list
or the nzxt phantom 410
those are just cases I would get :3

[Ofire]

First and for most, Get a 64-bit OS version, secondly windows 7 64-bit once fully installed and updated takes up roughly 40 gigs of space, thirdly, your drive is always a bit smaller then the initial size listed.

So after the OS installation on your drive you would have roughly 80 gigs left, the wow client alone takes up roughly 25 gigs, so that leaves you with 55 gigs of space for other games, which honestly isnt really alot, so its up to you.

[Coldtooth]

okay so for the OS;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986 Is this what I need?

and for the SSD;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148443


That look like what I need to you guys? I'm not that tech Savvy so pretty I'm much relying on forums to point me in the right direction.

[n0cturnal]

okay so for the OS;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986 Is this what I need?

and for the SSD;

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148443


That look like what I need to you guys? I'm not that tech Savvy so pretty I'm much relying on forums to point me in the right direction.

Looks good.