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    Not sure if sandforce

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Pmode, Jul 5, 2010.

  1. Pmode

    Pmode Notebook Consultant

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    Pmode, Jul 5, 2010
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    ifti Undiscovered

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    Yes Vertex 2 drives do use the SandForce controller, and do TRIM on-the-fly. Im running a vertex 2 myself so can confirm this!
     
    ifti, Jul 5, 2010
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    Sorry to hijack, How about OWC SSDs? :D Anyone to verify? :eek:
     
    bbenjt, Jul 5, 2010
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    The current OWC SSDs use SF controllers.
     
    E30kid, Jul 6, 2010
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    I would go with either the OWC Mercury Extreme, or the OCZ Vertex 2.
    Both use Sandforce.
    Both are awesome.
     
    ifti, Jul 6, 2010
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    Dear ifti, were you able to install Windows 7 on bootcamp partition? If no, would you mind to try it out?
    2010 Macbook Pro 13" had some problems with windows installer not detecting SSDs
     
    maratus, Jul 7, 2010
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    I sold my Windows 7 to be honest, as I have a separate work laptop with Windows should I need to use it.
    I like to keep my MBP 'pure' lol
     
    ifti, Jul 7, 2010
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    does trim on the fly mean no need for software on OSX to be able to do "garbage collection"?
     
    aznguyen316, Jul 7, 2010
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    It does indeed.
     
    ifti, Jul 7, 2010
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    YES, my vertex 2 came. do i have to install special drivers/ or the sandforce? or just plug, reformat n play
     
    Pmode, Jul 7, 2010
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    I have the same question. Is there any special formatting require prior to instal in a MBP.

    Little confused on how this drive should be formatted for the initial install.
     
    newfiejudd, Jul 7, 2010
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