Introducing The New Crucial M550 SSD

[MacClipper]

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Official Page
Crucial.com

Production Status
Seems the 2.5" and mSATA are already in production while the M2 form factor is still pending...

Client SSD - Micron Technology, Inc.



Preview Sample
Came as a retail 2.5" package, proudly MIS ie. Made In Singapore!

Unboxing
Just the 7mm SSD itself in anti-static plastic and a simple plastic spacer to pad up to 9mm if need be

Do note that the fragile warranty void metallic foil sticker cos it tears very easily if manipulated in any way...



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[MacClipper]

Dissassembly
Tool needed - Philips screwdriver ie. + tip

Components Disclosed
Seems all inhouse Micron components from the RAM cache to the MLC NAND flash chips themselves save for the debuting Marvell SATA3 controller.

Micron on types of NAND flash chips...



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[MacClipper]

Current Pricing
The M550 is sandwiched between the Samsung Evo and Pro at this time of writing, Newegg links are listed below for your convenience. Do remember that the M550 is a newly launched product and its retail pricing will gradually drop over time.

Crucial M550 CT256M550SSD1

SAMSUNG 840 EVO MZ-7TE250BW

SAMSUNG 840 Pro MZ-7PD256BW



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[MacClipper]

Test Setup
★ Z87M OC Formula | i5-4670K@4.5GHz | NiCu HK 3.0-GTX360 | R9 290 | Thermaltake Smart SE 630W ★



Crystal Disk Info

Crystal Disk Mark

AS SSD Bench

ATTO Disk Benchmark

Too New!
Yet unlisted in Crucial support page... that's how new it is.

The Crucial M4 and subsequently the M500 have been longtime favourites for their incredible cost performance and stability, will the M550 star shine as brightly too?



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[MacClipper]

Let's see what the others say...


Crucial M550 SSD Review (1TB) - Increased Speed, Capacity and Value | The SSD Review

Crucial M550 Solid State Drive Review Crucial M550
Final Score: 9.2 out of 10


Crucial M550 1TB SSD Review - Benchmarks - Power Testing & Final Thoughts

Crucial M550 Series Solid State Drive Review - HotHardware

Crucial M550 SSD 512GB Review - Performance Analysis and Conclusion | bit-tech.net

Micron/Crucial M550 SSD Review | StorageReview.com


Should You Buy Crucial's M550 SSD? - Tom's Hardware


Crucial's M550 solid-state drive reviewed - The Tech Report
Editor's Choice Award


AnandTech | Crucial M550 Review: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB Models Tested


Crucial M550 512GB SSD Review - Legit Reviews

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[lee-turbo]

Ya made in sg

 

[MacClipper]

Which NAND Should I Choose?
Guide - Micron Technology, Inc.

As can be seen, unlike its competitors Micron does not believe in utilising TLC for SSD purposes.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Ya made in sg

Can cost more than shipping it circumventing the earth...

 

[ChickenRapist]

Can cost more than shipping it circumventing the earth...

And I can never figure out why...

 

[Ark Law]

Components Disclosed
Seems all inhouse Micron components from the debuting SATA3 controller to the RAM cache and MLC NAND flash chips themselves.

Since when was Marvell subsidiary/part of Micron?

 

[wwenze]

TLC... 3 bits per cell so only 50% more bits than MLC but now the levels have to be twice as precise... diminishing returns...

At least SLC to MLC is double capacity

 

[MacClipper]

Since when was Marvell subsidiary/part of Micron?

Well spotted, that big "M" does stand for Marvell instead and not Micron... paiseh.

Cheers!

 

[Swisspers]

available in sg yet?

 

[MacClipper]

available in sg yet?

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/84374491-post1.html

 

[Illusionist_85]

The price is affordable for 256

 

[juna]

Is this Crucial 512GB M550 M.2 SSD SATA III 6Gb/s available in Singapore??