(Storage) SSD Discussion Thread

ZrE0_Cha0s

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Hi guys, wanted to check with you guys is it the right time to get a SSD or should I wait further for the price to drop?

Buying it locally and over there ( [Official] All SSD Promos and Deals! )
whats the difference?

And lastly i see that people buy SSD and HDD.
Do correct me if im wrong, install OS and windows stuff on SSD? Then programs and application install on HDD?

Forgot to mention guys, which brand of SSD to get and what specs to look out for?
Much appreciated!

A1: Locally will be depends on holiday seasons deal lol like next upcoming will be chirstmas, u can look ok for deals ard that time.
Overseas will be a timed deal...will drop is sure but once the time over back to usual pricing and u can w8 like dunno how long for another price drop lol.

A2: Buying local = getting local warranty and local pricing.
as for the thread over there mostly are overseas deal where u will get much cheaper but depends on which ssd u get from overseas will affect ur warranty which in other words send back to the respective country for warranty servicing...if wry get Intel = provide international warranty.

A3: Basically we use SSD is onli for certain software like ur OS, MS off, Adobe, etc that needs to loads quite fast. (games also can but does not affect much)
HDD is onli for storage use but depends on u who get 7200rpm for games but mainly use for storage(ur data).
yes. some apps and software that u dun need to load that fast can put over at hdd.

A4: see ur budget and going to buy from oversea or local. best get Intel follow by Plextor M5P(no choice get ,M4...others oversea lei...)

hope that my explanation is clear lol:o
 
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Need advice.
I have a OCZ Agility Series SSD 120GB that is Out of Warranty and End of Life. Any possibility to RMA it or send for repair.
Thanks in advance.
 

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HELP HELP

just received my SSD from amazon and did a test

visited SSDReview and made some changes,
using crucial m4 128gb with firmware updated to 040H, BIOS set to AHCI mode liao

my result seems lower compare to the other bro here with 128gb too, can anyone help me see see


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ZrE0_Cha0s

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just received my SSD from amazon and did a test

visited SSDReview and made some changes,
using crucial m4 128gb with firmware updated to 040H, BIOS set to AHCI mode liao

my result seems lower compare to the other bro here with 128gb too, can anyone help me see see


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ur motherboard is it using SATA II???
 

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Which local retailers (other than Bell) are selling the Samsung SSDs ?

I'm sold on the Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD performance!

Also, Bell states the warranty for the Samsung as 3yrs whereas online all showing 5yrs...
Local distro offering shorter warranty period?
 

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ZrE0_Cha0s

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Any idea where to get the SAMSUNG 840 PRO 512GB SSD here?

Thanks

:s8:

if u wan to get maybe u can check the SLS lvl 5 bell system...but I am not sure did they bring it in or not...

PS: another info is that they offer 1 yr of wty - which means that they help u rma but another 2 yrs u need to send back to samsung usa for rma services.
 

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if u wan to get maybe u can check the SLS lvl 5 bell system...but I am not sure did they bring it in or not...

PS: another info is that they offer 1 yr of wty - which means that they help u rma but another 2 yrs u need to send back to samsung usa for rma services.

Yes, I've checked with them. For the moment there's no 512GB model
 

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i bought mine online. came in the mail yesterday.
note that it will be subjected to GST still

Yes, I know where to get it online too. Just that want to see any place here got sell.

BTW, BELL ELECTRONICS@SL SQ won't be bringing in the SAMSUNG 840 Pro 512GB SSD model unless you place an order with them to bring it in.

I guess I just have to order it online leow

Thanks BTW

:D
 

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Yes, I know where to get it online too. Just that want to see any place here got sell.

BTW, BELL ELECTRONICS@SL SQ won't be bringing in the SAMSUNG 840 Pro 512GB SSD model unless you place an order with them to bring it in.

I guess I just have to order it online leow

Thanks BTW

:D

i also went to bell first. but it was very quickly out of stock. i think they brought in very few pieces only.

oh and i also heard nobody is distributing this ssd series here. bell just import by themselves so quite unlikely you can find elsewhere.

maybe got but i don't know already
 
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