SSD Options on PCS

[RichardJackson532]

Hi,

I've worked on a spec for a entry gaming PC and I see that the default is a 128GB SSD with a 512GB m.2 SSD. The latter is much quicker so to me it makes sense to have it as the boot drive. In fact, given that I generally play fewer games, I'd seriously consider scrapping the 128GB SSD and just order the m.2 at 1TB but there's no option to do this.

Might be a noob question, but any reason why it's not possible to configure a PC with a single m.2 drive at higher capacity instead of wasting cash on a 128GB that I don't see that I need?

Cheers.

 

[SpyderTracks]

Hi,

I've worked on a spec for a entry gaming PC and I see that the default is a 128GB SSD with a 512GB m.2 SSD. The latter is much quicker so to me it makes sense to have it as the boot drive. In fact, given that I generally play fewer games, I'd seriously consider scrapping the 128GB SSD and just order the m.2 at 1TB but there's no option to do this.

Might be a noob question, but any reason why it's not possible to configure a PC with a single m.2 drive at higher capacity instead of wasting cash on a 128GB that I don't see that I need?

Cheers.

You can order any size SSD you like up to 4TB

You may be on the incorrect configurator, or on a pre build section or something.

If you post your proposed spec, your max budget and what make and model monitor you're pairing it with, we can advise further.

 

[RichardJackson532]

Thanks. I've highlighted the 1st storage drive option below in red. I didn't see an m.2 option in that dropdown. I've been out of the game for a while so I'm learning the up-to-date terminology but in that list, there seemed to only be slower SSDs or standard HDDs which were nowhere near the speed of the m.2 options.

Cheers.

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[SpyderTracks]

Thanks. I've highlighted the 1st storage drive option below in red. I didn't see an m.2 option in that dropdown. I've been out of the game for a while so I'm learning the up-to-date terminology but in that list, there seemed to only be slower SSDs or standard HDDs which were nowhere near the speed of the m.2 options.

Cheers.

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Case PCS SPECTRUM RGB MID TOWER CASE (WHITE/PINK)
Processor (CPU) Intel® CoreTM i5 Six Core Processor i5-12400F (2.5GHz) 18MB Cache
Motherboard ASUS® TUF GAMING Z690-PLUS D4 (LGA1700, USB 3.2, PCIe 5.0) - ARGB

Ready

Memory (RAM) 16GB Corsair VENGEANCE DDR4 3200MHz (2 x 8GB)
Graphics Card NONE, I ALREADY HAVE A GRAPHICS CARD
1st Storage Drive 128GB PCS 2.5" SSD, SATA 6 Gb (500MB/R, 400MB/W)
1st M.2 SSD Drive 1TB INTEL® 670p M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD (up to 3500MB/sR | 2500MB/sW)
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Anti-Virus Norton 360 inc. Game Optimizer - Free 90 Day License
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Delivery STANDARD INSURED DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND (MON-FRI)
Build Time Standard Build - Approximately 5 to 7 working days
Welcome Book PCSpecialist Welcome Book - United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland

Quantity 1
Total Order Price Ex VAT £593.33
Total VAT (20%) £118.67
Total Order Price £712.00

Those are standard SATA SSD's, they're not used anymore except for slow uncritical storage.

But you can select nothing in that, you don't have to select a drive.

But I would strongly recommend not ordering that, you'll get far more for your money in a few weeks, AMD are releasing new processors, there are new motherboards, new generation of PSU's, new generation of SSD's, plus new graphics cards.

It would be crazy to buy now, you'd pay an awful lot more for less performance.

 

[RichardJackson532]

Didn't expect to hear that from a supplier ;-) but thanks. Much appreciated. I didn't see a "none" option there. Seemed to force me onto the slower drive list. But no probs. I can wait. Thanks v much for the help!

 

[Martinr36]

Didn't expect to hear that from a supplier ;-)

None of us on here work for PCS, we're just customers who enjoy sharing our knowledge with others