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    PM800 SSD VBM25D1Q firmware upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by erick_e, Jan 8, 2011.

  1. erick_e

    erick_e Notebook Geek

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    I currently have the TRIM enabled VBM24D1Q firmware, and am wondering if there is any significant improvements in this newer version (VBM25D1Q). I really dont want to, nor have the capabilities right now, to image and restore my drive.

    Is it worth it, or can I pass on this upgrade?
     
    erick_e, Jan 8, 2011
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  2. NoAirBanding

    NoAirBanding Notebook Geek

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    If your windows score for the drive is higher then 5.9 then you can probably wait till it's time to reformat. After updating mine it went from 5.9 to 7.3
     
    NoAirBanding, Jan 9, 2011
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  3. fakename

    fakename Notebook Geek

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    i have vbm25d1q with a wei score of 6.9. the score and speed of the drive slow down as it gets filled up. I only have 30% filled.
     
    fakename, Jan 9, 2011
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    erick_e Notebook Geek

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    Thanks. My score is 7.2 and has stayed there, even at 90% capacity. I may not even upgrade at that point..
     
    erick_e, Jan 15, 2011
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    very interesting. I have done a full system reinstall. prior to doing that my system was at 60% and dropped my WEI to 5.9? I've heard WEI means nothing, but prior to reinstalling from the ground up I could definately feel the speed decreasing. Very disturbing considering the premium I paid for the SSD.
     
    fakename, Jan 17, 2011
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