$1350 gaming PC

Timothy Kim60 said:In my opinion, an Arc 100 240GB is worth it if you catch it at a discount—say, under $100$247. Otherwise, it’s way too close in price to a Samsung 850 250GB, which comes with a solid 5-year warranty.

Actually, I already suggested a 240 GB drive since prices dropped, but he told me he doesn't really need it. He just wants to run his OS on an HDD, and he honestly doesn't care if games take an extra 10 seconds to load. He isn't looking for anything bigger than 120 GB. In that case, is the Arc still the move?

Sure, an Arc 100 can work. Just keep in mind that more and more games these days really lean on SSD speeds. It isn't just about shaving a few seconds off your loading screens anymore; you actually see fewer FPS drops, and some people even claim it stabilizes your minimum FPS in titles like MMORPGs.

Timothy Kim60 said:Yeah, an Arc card could work. Though honestly, plenty of games benefit from an SSD these days—it’s not just about loading times anymore. You get fewer FPS drops, and some people even claim better minimum FPS in things like MMORPGs.

I'll have to see if he's actually willing to shell out the extra cash or not. Either way, knowing that an Arc is a viable option is the main thing for me. 👍