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    Best SSD for less than ~$200?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by garetjax, May 28, 2010.

  1. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Hey guys. I'm looking to buy an SSD, but unfortunately, it must meet certain strigent criteria, budget being the primary requisite:

    1) Capacity must be 32GB or larger
    2) Must be MLC, SATA II, TRIM support
    3) Performance and reliability are critical
    4) Budget is set at around $200

    Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
     
    garetjax, May 28, 2010
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  2. lackofcheese

    lackofcheese Notebook Virtuoso

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    The 80GB Intel is your best bet, though slightly more than $200.
     
    lackofcheese, May 28, 2010
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    Althernai Notebook Virtuoso

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    Amazon is selling the 80GB Intel x25M G2 for $215. If you look for coupons, you might be able to get it for less than that.
     
    Althernai, May 28, 2010
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    garetjax, May 28, 2010
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    SoundOf1HandClapping Was once a Forge

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    As long as you don't live in California, sure. I hate 10% sales tax.
     
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    Yes...grab it and enjoy!
     
    Les, May 28, 2010
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    Agreed, Intel G2 80GB is the best buy for $200.

    If you don't need the capacity you could also look for Corsair Nova V64 and Kingston V+ 64GB Gen 2. These are slightly faster than the Intel in real life but lack the track record of the Intel.

    By the way, if battery life is very important the Intel is not the best buy.
     
    Phil, May 29, 2010
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  8. garetjax

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    Thanks for the heads up! I wasn't planning to use this in a laptop, it's for a review that I am writing on a Silverstone HDDBOOST.
     
    garetjax, May 29, 2010
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  9. Phil

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    I don't know that device but if writing speed is important for it, don't get the Intel. Writing speed is Intel's Achilles heel, especially the 80GB and 40GB.
     
    Phil, May 29, 2010
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    JimGoose Notebook Consultant

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    Using a 60GB OCZ Vertex in my laptops for almost a year and it's great.

    Got a 128gb OCZ Vertex in my desktop too. Check out some benchmarks of different models with price in mind then make your decision.
     
    JimGoose, May 29, 2010
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