(Storage) SSD Discussion Thread

[xonix]

Intel 320 120GB, $273, international warranty right?

 

[t258jgn]

Anyone buying Corsair Force Series GT CSSD-F180GBGT-BK 180GB?

 

[weap0nx]

The Crucial m4 256GB SSD Update: Faster with FW0009
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4712/the-crucial-m4-ssd-update-faster-with-fw0009/1

OCZ Vertex 3 240GB Review
http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/OCZ/Vertex_3_240_GB/1.html

Amazing, with new firmware it beats itself in every test, some quite significantly (except sequential write where it loses)

Here's my result on CDM at least

OLD FIRMWARE (CLEAN DRIVE):

NEW FIRMWARE (OCCUPIED DRIVE):

 

[minhcuong264]

Hi all,

I am a noob here, would want to ask you: Is it a good buy?

oem pack MICRON REAL SSD 128 GB 2.5" SSD

SATA 2 interface

Sequential Access - Read: 265MB/sec (SATA 3Gb/s)
Sequential Access - Write: 140MB/sec (SATA 3Gb/s)

Selling @ $200
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3375592

How is it compare to Vertex 2 vs Vertex plus?

Thanks

 

[xonix]

Which SSD offers the best cost per gigabyte for 120~160gb in the market currently?

 

[xonix]

Intel has admitted its well publicised troubles with its 320 Series solid-state drives (SSD) led to a delay in launching the firm's high-end 710 and 720 Series units.

Earlier this year, Intel started to receive reports that users of its mainstream 320 Series SSDs - the only drive in its current line-up to feature an Intel controller - were incurring a problem that resulted in the drive's capacity being reset to 8MB. To Intel's credit it publicly acknowledged the problem and eventually released new firmware that corrected the problem, though for those who ended up with an 8MB SSD the solution was still to get a new drive. But all of that took a toll on the release schedule of its 710 and 720 Series drives.

An chap at Intel working on the firm's SSD business told thinq_ that the firmware problems with the 320 Series did have an effect on the release date for the 710 and 720 Series. Not only did it make Intel go back over the firmware for the 320 Series of drives but thinq_ was told that the "firmware for the 710 and 720 Series was re-validated to ensure the same problem doesn't occur in those units".

Asked whether Intel's reputation for reliable SSDs took a hit with the 320 Series firmware, we were told that the company felt confident that its actions had mitigated any major damage to the firm. As for whether the 320 Series firmware foul-up would act as a catalyst for Intel leaving the SSD business, instead concentrating on flogging NAND flash chips, thinq_ was told that Intel would stick around for the foreseeable future but added: "never say never".

Intel's 710 and 720 Series drives are enterprise-level units that will command serious financial outlay. In the enterprise market, Intel will be hoping that its conservative brand image will help it secure deals with server and storage vendors, so it is no surprise that the firm has taken a bit longer to make sure its reputation stays intact.

Even with Intel's patch-up job on its 320 Series drives, our source confirmed that the firm will finally bring out its 710 and 720 Series SSDs within the third quarter of 2011.

Read more: http://www.thinq.co.uk/2011/9/1/intel-admits-320-series-ssd-fix-delayed-710-series/#ixzz1WmSyltJT

 

[adrianlee]

Kingston HyperX 240GB SSD Review
http://www.techspot.com/review/431-kingston-hyperx-ssd/

EDGE Boost Pro 120GB SSD Review
http://benchmarkreviews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=814&Itemid=60

 

[manyu882]

**CRUCIAL M4 going at 89.99USD!!**
labour day sale at newegg
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemai...spx?nm_mc=&cm_mmc=-_-header-_-banner-_-eblast

 

[xonix]

Have a question for installing Windows 7 on SSD:

Example >>> SSD: C (with existing Win7 installed) + D (with Data)

If I want to re-install OS, just delete C partition and re-install, right?

I don't have to clear all partitions for the SSD alignment again, etc..., right?

 

[davidquah]

C300 128 GB at USD 199.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WAPBDQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[xusykl]

C300 128 GB at USD 199.99

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WAPBDQ/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

this one is with the data transfer kit! sho good!

last time offer dun have le.

 

[davidquah]

this one is with the data transfer kit! sho good!

last time offer dun have le.

i know.
newegg still usd 249

 

[temasekcity]

Hi all,

I am a noob here, would want to ask you: Is it a good buy?

oem pack MICRON REAL SSD 128 GB 2.5" SSD

SATA 2 interface

Sequential Access - Read: 265MB/sec (SATA 3Gb/s)
Sequential Access - Write: 140MB/sec (SATA 3Gb/s)

Selling @ $200
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3375592

How is it compare to Vertex 2 vs Vertex plus?

Thanks

who so dumb looking at sequential read/write?

 

[molecule]

**CRUCIAL M4 going at 89.99USD!!**
labour day sale at newegg
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemai...spx?nm_mc=&cm_mmc=-_-header-_-banner-_-eblast

Warranty is international if order from newegg?

 

[xonix]

Have a question for installing Windows 7 on SSD:

Example >>> SSD: C (with existing Win7 installed) + D (with Data)

If I want to re-install OS, just delete C partition and re-install, right?

I don't have to clear all partitions for the SSD alignment again, etc..., right?

Bump

EDIT:

Okay....finally found something reputable to base on:

SSD, TRIM and IOMeter (page 4: TRIM in Windows 7, in practice) - BeHardware
AnandTech - The SSD Improv: Intel & Indilinx get TRIM, Kingston Brings Intel Down to $115

In summary, for TRIM enabled drives with a OS which supports TRIM:

Windows 7 TRIM?
File Delete Yes
Partition Format Yes
Partition Delete No

" Formatting your drive now actually does something. You no longer have to boot to DOS and secure erase your SSD before installing Windows, just quick format the partition before installing Windows 7. "

 

[jefftan88]

newegg vertex 3 120gb at usd199.99 and with mir $20 will be usd179.99
that is a very good price but unfortunately I don't think we can take advantage of the MIR (Mail-in-Rebate) for overseas purchase... anyone knows if MIR is possible ? Thanks!

 

[adrianlee]

Mushkin Chronos Deluxe 240GB SSD Review
http://thessdreview.com/our-reviews...w-community-customer-service-and-performance/

Kingston HyperX 120GB SSD Review
http://www.techwarelabs.com/kingston-hyperx-sandforce-ssd-bundle-kit/

ADATA S511 240GB SSD Review
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4267/adata_s511_240gb_solid_state_drive_review/index.html

 

[potato_chips]

Anyone could recommend me a 120GB SSD? Wanna install my OS + a few other apps on it. Total noob about SSD here. Thanks!

 

[xonix]

Been doing a lot of reading online last few days...and have narrowed choices to the following 120GB SSD with the same price range. Seeking advice/comments/recommendation from SSD experts:

1) Strontium Matrix ( 3 yrs, local warranty )
2) Intel 320 ( 5 yrs, int'l warranty )
3) Crucial M4 ( 3 yrs / overseas warranty )

Don't need the latest and fastest. Seeking bang for buck and reliability in data retention.

 

[Vulpix]

Been doing a lot of reading online last few days...and have narrowed choices to the following 120GB SSD with the same price range. Seeking advice/comments/recommendation from SSD experts:

1) Strontium Matrix ( 3yrs, local warranty )
2) Intel 320 ( 5 yrs, int'l warranty )
3) Crucial M4 ( 3 yrs / overseas warranty )

Don't the latest and fastest. Seeking bang for buck and reliability in data retention.

How much is the Strontium Matrix?