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    Best 100gb SSD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kwantz, May 20, 2010.

  1. kwantz

    kwantz Notebook Evangelist

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    I am looking for a fast relieable 100gb SSD. What are the top 3 picks going right now??
     
    kwantz, May 20, 2010
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    I've heard good things about Sandforce based drives, such as the OCZ Vertex 2, or Corsair Force F100. Or for 128GB you can get the Crucial RealSSD C300 for $400. Anandtech has a good benchmark list here.

    Personally, I'd go for the Intel X-25M 160GB, they are a bit more space than you want but they are reliable and offer good performance.
     
    gdansk, May 20, 2010
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    I would wait for the intel X-25M G3, which is 25nm and predicted to cut cost by around 40%.
     
    fzhfzh, May 20, 2010
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    And even if you don't get the G3, there will be people selling their G2's to get a G3. The G2's are still awesome drives.
     
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    I have the OWC drive in my system right now and recently put it through the paces. Here is the Crystal Score...

    I would say it is a top 3 ssd right now if not top 2.
     
    Les, May 20, 2010
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    I have a 120 GB Vertex 1. (1.5 firmware)

    It's not the best drive, but it certainly is a very very good upgrade.

    I would say the Intel 80GB G2 drive is the best. The Vertex 2 is probably among the leaders chasing the Intel drive.
     
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    Can't find any info on this X-25M G3... any ideas when it's rumored to come out?
     
    dimm0k, May 21, 2010
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    fzhfzh, May 21, 2010
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    I hope they get down to my <$1 per GB ultimatum. I'm really starting to want an SSD.
     
    thewinteringtree, May 21, 2010
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  10. Phil

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    The best 100GB SSD? Vertex 2. Vertex LE comes really close though and is often cheaper.

    Intel G2 80GB is $194 now at Newegg. Good budget choice.

    Anandtech says Intel told him the G3 will come mid-year.
     
    Phil, May 21, 2010
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