Not too long ago, it seemed like SSD pricing would never reach mass market affordable levels. Now we?re finally seeing SSD prices below 50 cents a GB, making it a great time to buy. 240GB SSDs seem to be the sweet spot for many builds, and can be found for under $120 US. For those looking for larger dries, even 1TB units are coming down the pipe in the $400-450 price range. It's still not as affordable as platters for storage capacity, but we are starting to get more flash for less. And of course, the main benefit of SSD technology is system speed and responsiveness.

Following in the foot steps of the original HyperX Black and Blue SSDs, Kingston recently launched a new, the more affordable HyperX Fury SSD series that appeals to gamers on a budget. With a SandForce SF-2281 controller inside, it should be a great combination of performance and capacity. Let's take a closer look!