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    SSD, which to get?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Elusive, May 2, 2011.

  1. Elusive

    Elusive Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have heard that the Crucial M4 is a good SATA III SSD and it is in your price range I believe. If you are willing to spend more I have heard nothing but good things about the Intel SSDs especially the 510 series.
     
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  4. Elusive

    Elusive Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for you're suggestions guys!

    I have been looking at that Crucial one as well, this is my first ever ssd so I am a bit lost in what I am looking for, other than the obvious!
     
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    The intel 510 series is the one I'm getting heard they were near or at the top although quite pricey.
     
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    I am extremely happy with my Crucial 128GB. Instant Windows boots!!!
     
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    The new Crucial M4's are out now, which i believe are the updated version of the C300. Same price in the UK for a newer version/ better performance.

    You can even buy it on Overclockers UK >> Crucial M4
     
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  9. Elusive

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    I think this is what im guna go for, thanks!
     
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    The thing about C300 vs M4 (vs Intel 510, if you will) is that the C300 and 510 use 34nm NAND which is rated to last longer than 25nm NAND that is in the M4.

    However, Micron reports that endurance between the C300 and the M4 should be the same though firmware improvements.
     
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    ok, I will read more into it, thanks for the info!
     
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    I've had my Vertex2 120GB for a couple of months now, and other than the initial pain to get it working right in the R3 (firmware updates, etc.) it's been a speed demon. I'm very happy with it.
     
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    I nominate the vertex 3 max. In stock on amazon and cheaper than the regular vertex 3.
     
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    Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever EVER buy the Vertex 2
     
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