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Crucial M4, is it worth it to switch to another brand/model for gaming use only?

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Hello, I currently own a 256gb crucial m4, and loving every moment of it! I'm just wondering, for future reference, is it even worth it to get another brand/model of SSD for gaming purposes?

I currently game and only game. I also do the typical, load up google chrome, load up certain small apps....but overall, just a gaming type of user. The m4 does everything well, but is it worth my time or money to switch to one of the faster SSDs? Samsung 830, OCZ Vertex4, Kingston HyperX 3k, etc etc? Or do I already have one of the fastest drives, in terms of price, and reliability?

I just want to make sure I am well informed, in case 3 months later, theres a smoking hot deal for a fast SSD, and I need to make my move quick, before it sells out smile.gif
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Ypu probably wont notice a difference.. Maybe in milliseconds. Bought an 830 today to replace my Vertex 3, I dont expect any miracles haha
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All current generation SSDs are "fast enough". Most consumers will not be able to notice a difference in real-world usage.
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I'd say typical users won't notice a difference between any SATA SSD's.
First thing is reliability and price, both of which the M4 meets very very well.
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thanks for the response everybody! thumb.gif
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