(Storage) SSD Discussion Thread

[adrianlee]

OCZ Vertex 4 256GB SSD Review (Firmware v1.5)
OCZ Vertex 4 SSD review with 1.5 firmware
OCZ Vertex 4 256 GB Review | techPowerUp

Plextor M5S 256GB SSD Review
AnandTech - Plextor M5S 256GB Review
Plextor M5S 256GB SATA 3 SSD Review - The SSD Review
http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/4849/plextor_px_m5s_256gb_solid_state_drive_review/index1.html

 

[adrianlee]

Corsair Force GS 240GB SSD Review
Corsair Force GS 240GB SSD review
Corsair Force GS 240 GB Review | techPowerUp
http://www.ocaholic.ch/xoops/html/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=809&sel_lang=english

 

[pcnewsg]

hi can i check with ssd pros here..
i want to change my mbp 2010 to ssd. is getting a sata3 one worth it cause my mbp only sata2 connection.
also if buying sata2 is more worth it, what brand should i hoot and what's the USD market price? significantly lower than a sata3 one?
thanks in advance!

Hi, if you are looking at buying locally, i suggest the Gamma SSD from Strontium. It is Sata 2 and have capacity 60GB and 115GB. Check out details in their website.
Gamma SSD Drives | Strontium

 

[kreja]

Hi, if you are looking at buying locally, i suggest the Gamma SSD from Strontium. It is Sata 2 and have capacity 60GB and 115GB. Check out details in their website.
Gamma SSD Drives | Strontium

hi, noob here too. Looking for ssd upgrade for my 3yr old quadcore desktop. Does strontium ship directly to sg? what about warranty? thanks

 

[Norman Chan]

hi, noob here too. Looking for ssd upgrade for my 3yr old quadcore desktop. Does strontium ship directly to sg? what about warranty? thanks

You order from their web-site than they will send the SSD to you by SpeedPost in Singapore within a day.

Any problem within three years just go to their Service Support centre will do.

So far bought two pcs of 240 gb SSD from them , one just replace my Mac Mini HDD and another replace my kid computer HDD , all working fine.

 

[acetylcholine]

SLS selling Intel 320 120GB for around $148...is this after or before the price cuts? After taking into consideration exchange rates and shipping, this seems to be a pretty reasonable deal as compared to USD$99.

 

[Norman Chan]

Yes , good price at S$148 for the Intel330 120gb model.

 

[acetylcholine]

Yes , good price at S$148 for the Intel330 120gb model.

OK thanks for the heads up. Going to hoot one more for my laptop...

 

[timothy]

Yes , good price at S$148 for the Intel330 120gb model.

I'm goin to get this one later.

Is it necessary to update its FW first before install Win7?

 

[Norman Chan]

Yes , better do it before install any OS on it first.

 

[xtreme84]

SLS selling Intel 320 120GB for around $148...is this after or before the price cuts? After taking into consideration exchange rates and shipping, this seems to be a pretty reasonable deal as compared to USD$99.

Yes , good price at S$148 for the Intel330 120gb model.

OK thanks for the heads up. Going to hoot one more for my laptop...

I'm goin to get this one later.

Is it necessary to update its FW first before install Win7?

Can I check which store is still carrying the Intel 320 120GB? I've already got one and would like to run RAID 0. Thanks!

 

[kreja]

I was reading up on intel SSDs, is the 8 mb bug in 320 a big problem? Deciding over getting 520 than 320 to avoid this bug.

 

[sglords]

Can I check which store is still carrying the Intel 320 120GB? I've already got one and would like to run RAID 0. Thanks!

cybermind pricing @ $148
btw is intel 330

can get crucial m4 256gb @ $318. more safe than raid 0

 

[Norman Chan]

Can also order direct from Crucial inclusive of direct shipping should cost about S$280 or less for the 256 gb.

Crucial Solid-State Drives - Hard Drive replacement for notebook and netbook

 

[kreja]

cybermind pricing @ $148
btw is intel 330

can get crucial m4 256gb @ $318. more safe than raid 0

cybermind pricing @ $148, is it oem or does it comes with 3.5 inch mount bracket as well? tks

 

[Norman Chan]

cybermind pricing @ $148, is it oem or does it comes with 3.5 inch mount bracket as well? tks

Intel330 comes standard with 1 x SataIII cable , 1 x power adaptor (4 pins change to flat pins) and mounting bracket,values for money.

 

[kreja]

ok thanks, will go hoot tomorrow

 

[xtreme84]

cybermind pricing @ $148
btw is intel 330

can get crucial m4 256gb @ $318. more safe than raid 0

I didn't see the Intel 320 120GB anywhere anymore, so I was quite excited when I saw someone mention it.

But yeah, if there's no Intel 320, my next alternative would be to get the Crucial M4 256GB. Thanks bro!

 

[adrianlee]

Kingston SSD Roundup: HyperX 240 GB, HyperX 3K 240 GB and SSDNow V+200 240 GB
Kingston SSD Roundup: HyperX 240 GB, HyperX 3K 240 GB and SSDNow V+200 240 GB - X-bit labs

 

[noobiee]

Can also order direct from Crucial inclusive of direct shipping should cost about S$280 or less for the 256 gb.

Crucial Solid-State Drives - Hard Drive replacement for notebook and netbook

Just wondering your $280sgd is converted from what price and what exchange rate,

Judging by the amount of Ssds you bought overseas, you should know that bank will never charge the actual exchange rate right?

Just curious how you reach the amount of $280 sgd.

Thanks