What SSD is compatible with my HP2000 Notebook

[arnaud34]

Hi,

I am looking to use my old 2000 notebook which had a major hardware break a few years back. This led me to leave it asside pending my need for the notebook.

Now that I need it, I wander what I am looking for as SSDs go as I do recall the tech advisor I had talked to at the time telling me to whatch out for compatible drives.

Is there a benchmark for SSDs that would or not work with the current hardware in my notebook, keeping in mind that no hardware has been replaced from the original components?

[Huffer]

We really need your exact model number in order to assess the hardware it has and give good advice. But truly the worst thing you can do with an SSD upgrade is overthink it. You can't really go wrong with most of the SSDs now on the market. What were you hoping to spend?

[arnaud34]

The exact model is HP2000-240ca Notebook.

I was looking at some benchmarks and it seems that I might have enough with around 100-160GB, which run between 50-100USD. 

It seems toshiba has good stuff around 128-240GB for value but is inconsistent according to plenty reviews, whereas Kingston has more expensive older models that have proved theire 'worth', though they apparently not the quickest for read/write speeds.

Am I onto someting? I must say I have little prior knowledge of the market.

This is for a college pc so no 'GB-large' files or programs such as games. (I wonder if I would even have room for 1xSSD+1xHDD)

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

The best consumer SSD out there to me is the Samsung 850 Evo. And your pricing is a little behind the times. A 250 gig is now about $85 and a 120 is about $64 so get the 250:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1...

You can get other model 250s for a bit less. I have seen them in the 70 dollar range. I have not seen the 120s for less than maybe $50. 

You cannot go wrong with just about any SSD on the market with the possible exception of the Crucual MX series. A lot of issues reported with those and HP laptops. 

It is all backward compatible so no need to try to get older hardware to mesh with the older laptop. Just install and go. Don't worry about benchmarks. It will be plenty fast. 

[arnaud34]

I appreciate the tip, this is about as affordable as most 120GB SSDs after taxes and CDN shipping fees. I will take a look at amazon!