Memory + SSD Upgrades for ASUS P7P55D-E

[hiimlarry]

I'm looking to upgrade my old 4GB OCZ ram to a 8GB kit. Also looking for a good SSD for <$150.

My main concern is compatibility since my board is a little bit older now. I live in the US and can check out my local Fry's, but I want to make sure whatever I buy works right out of the box if possible.

Can anyone make any recommendations for ram and SSD for my board?

 

[bballkenn]

According to specs you can use DDR3, I would use any 1.5V and at least 1600mhz kit.

For SSD, for around $150 you can grab at least 128GB. And for just under $200 you can grab a 240GB. I would look for Samsung 830's, Samsung 840, Samsung 840 PRO. Speed wise it goes Samsung 840PRO>830>840. I would actually not recommend the 840 just because of their speed, but goo reliability. Also look at Kingston HyperX 3K. Crucial M4. OCZ Vertex 4.

 

[DesiPower]

840 goes on sale every now and then, have seen a few of them this year, 240GB for $150. If you are not in hurry might wait for a few weeks... Otherwise you can go for 128 GB M4 or 840 PRO, they are the next best thing for under $150. Your's is a SATA III board so you can technically get full advantage of all the latest SSDs including 840 PRO

 

[DesiPower]

240GB Samsung 840 is again $150 today at newegg!

 

[hiimlarry]

Thanks everyone for your replies and suggestions. I will definitely keep an eye out for the Samsung 840 Pro, good to know my board can support all the new SSDs.

Looks like I am 2 days too late for the Samsung 240 250gb on Newegg, but I'll keep an eye out as I want a 240 Pro anyway.