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    Best mSSD for DV7T

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by collegekid28, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. collegekid28

    collegekid28 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looking for the fastest mSSD I can afford which is about $150, I will pay $250 if it is worth it but I rather not. Using this for a OS Boot drive and a couple programs. Will have massive storage in main bays for all other. Anything but OCZ.
     
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    lsheldon Notebook Consultant

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    Mushkin Atlas & Crucial M4 are two mSATA's that have gotten great reviews. The Mushkin uses the Sandforce controller, and the Crucial uses the Marvell controller.

    The Mushkin Atlas is available in 120 & 240 GB capacities, and the Crucial M4 in 128 & 256 GB.

    Based on benchmarks from reviews, the Mushkin is a bit faster, but the Crucial has slightly higher capacity and is a bit cheaper.
     
    lsheldon, Aug 18, 2012
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    There is also the Samsung PM830 that is the mSATA version of the Samsung 830.
     
    tijo, Aug 18, 2012
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    As of right now there are no US retailers that have the PM830 mSATA. They are only currently available to OEM's, and a few shops in Germany who only ship them to the European Union.

    If you live in the US, and dont have a friend there who will pick one up and ship it to you, you're out of luck for now.
     
    lsheldon, Aug 19, 2012
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