decrescendo
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Components:
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Case: TBD
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3-M - $115
CPU: Intel Core i3-2105 - $140
RAM: G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS 2x2GB - $38
GPU: N/A (using i3's GPU)
OS Drive: TBD
Data Drive: WD Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB 64 MB 3.0 Gb/s - $80
Data Drive: WD Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB 64 MB 3.0 Gb/s - $80
Optical: Samsung SH-B123L BD-ROM/DVD-R Combo - $65
PSU: Antec Earthwatts EA-430D - $40
Requirements:
1. store ~4TB of mp3s, movies, photos, and documents
2. stream audio to speakers connected to Win7 laptop or Squeezebox
3. stream 1080p video to an HTPC-connected TV
4. be constantly running uTorrent
5. ability to rip optical discs (Blu-Ray, DVD)
6. function as backup computer in case laptop breaks
7. store backup image of laptop
Additional attributes:
8. Will sit in a corner of my living room or bedroom without being connected to a keyboard or monitor
9. The data on it will probably be backed up to some sort of NAS or set of USB drives
10. Might be hooked up to HDTV as an HTPC until I can buy a streamer or build an smaller HTPC.
With all of this in mind, what type/size of SSD should I get for my boot drive? 60 GB? I'm reading Windows 7 64-bit requires at least 20 GB of space. How quickly do Win7 64-bit installations expand?
As you can see, I've kept this somewhat of a budget build since it'll mostly be used at media storage. However, I feel that a SSD would be nice to have, especially when it's ripping a Blu-Ray or DVD and if/when it's connected to my TV as an HTPC. I just don't want to get too crazy and spend $200 for one.
I've read the "New to SSDs? Read this first before asking questions! (UPDATED 05/30/2011)" thread but I'm still hoping to hear some recommendations. What do you use? How large of an SSD are you using for a boot drive?
OS: Windows 7 64-bit
Case: TBD
Motherboard: ASRock Z68 PRO3-M - $115
CPU: Intel Core i3-2105 - $140
RAM: G.SKILL F3-10666CL9D-4GBNS 2x2GB - $38
GPU: N/A (using i3's GPU)
OS Drive: TBD
Data Drive: WD Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB 64 MB 3.0 Gb/s - $80
Data Drive: WD Caviar Green WD20EARS 2TB 64 MB 3.0 Gb/s - $80
Optical: Samsung SH-B123L BD-ROM/DVD-R Combo - $65
PSU: Antec Earthwatts EA-430D - $40
Requirements:
1. store ~4TB of mp3s, movies, photos, and documents
2. stream audio to speakers connected to Win7 laptop or Squeezebox
3. stream 1080p video to an HTPC-connected TV
4. be constantly running uTorrent
5. ability to rip optical discs (Blu-Ray, DVD)
6. function as backup computer in case laptop breaks
7. store backup image of laptop
Additional attributes:
8. Will sit in a corner of my living room or bedroom without being connected to a keyboard or monitor
9. The data on it will probably be backed up to some sort of NAS or set of USB drives
10. Might be hooked up to HDTV as an HTPC until I can buy a streamer or build an smaller HTPC.
With all of this in mind, what type/size of SSD should I get for my boot drive? 60 GB? I'm reading Windows 7 64-bit requires at least 20 GB of space. How quickly do Win7 64-bit installations expand?
As you can see, I've kept this somewhat of a budget build since it'll mostly be used at media storage. However, I feel that a SSD would be nice to have, especially when it's ripping a Blu-Ray or DVD and if/when it's connected to my TV as an HTPC. I just don't want to get too crazy and spend $200 for one.
I've read the "New to SSDs? Read this first before asking questions! (UPDATED 05/30/2011)" thread but I'm still hoping to hear some recommendations. What do you use? How large of an SSD are you using for a boot drive?
