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    Which SSD To Purchase..

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by bpterb, Jun 8, 2010.

  1. bpterb

    bpterb Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have searched and read about the SSD drives, and have decided to get one. I am thinking 160GB, which drive and brand do you guys recommend to be the best?

    Thanks!
     
    bpterb, Jun 8, 2010
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    I believe Intel is the only manufacturer that makes a 160GB drive. Luckily however they also seem to have the most recommended drive. Start with the intel drives and work your way around. I know that Babyhemi who posts on the M15x forum is selling a few new Intel 160GB G2 drives for a great price.
     
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    Go with intel if you're on a budget, if not, check out the Crucial C300s. 350mbps read speed! Thats 100mbps faster than the intels.
     
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    That's the speed with it on SATA 3. SATA 2 will push it down to around the same read speeds as the Intel drive. Personally, I would like to get 2 of the Vertex 2 drives once TRIM is supported in RAID 0.
     
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    Price vs Performance you probably want to go with a 200gb Vertex 2. The cheapest is amazon as they do not charge tax in most states compared to newegg.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 8, 2010
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  6. Les

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    Intel is the best drive for the money....also most reliable.
     
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    Thanks for all the input from everyone, I got one purchased and on the way today :)

    Les,
    Your website is great, helped me alot!!
     
    bpterb, Jun 8, 2010
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    id look into the ocz vertex, not too bad on pricing and they have the trim function.
     
    richy creations, Jun 8, 2010
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    When I saw the thread I was going to post 'Ask Les', until I scrolled down and here you are! =p
     
    menengroth, Jun 9, 2010
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    I am waiting for the Corsair Force series to come out shortly. Using the Sandforce controller for ~270MB read and write speeds.
     
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    Appreciated.
     
    Les, Jun 9, 2010
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    BatBoy, Jun 9, 2010
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