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    Buying SSD-queries

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by khaleel5000, Oct 30, 2012.

  1. khaleel5000

    khaleel5000 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi, I have HPdv5 1215-tx laptop.
    I want to buy a SSD. prime reason is, my current harddisk is over 3 years old.I want to shift my OS etc to a new harddisk, because of the degradation of the current drive before it fails-it is my understanding that the longer the period of use the higher the probabilty of failure).

    Reason I choose SSD is because of the speed advanage:

    Q1) I have zeroed in on 2 models:
    CORSAIR SSD DRIVE 120GB (CSSD-F120GB3A)

    KINGSTON SSD DRIVE 120GB (SVP200S3/120G)

    which one should I buy of the two (these 2 are the ones available and in my budget) - 120gig is ok for me.

    Q2) How reliable are they versus their spinning counterparts? I used to think they are more reliable...but after reading some articles I have some concern.
     
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    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    1. Why those 2 drives and where are you buying? If in the US, the Samsung 830 128GB is a better option and is currently on sale at Newegg for $80, I believe.

    2.Pretty reliable as long as you stick to good controllers. Chances of controller failure is much, much higher than the chance you'll wear out the NAND.
     
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    khaleel5000 Notebook Consultant

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    Where I live, these are the 2 options. About the controller, I will be putting them in my laptop, in place of the harddisk in it. How do I find out which controller I have?
     
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    ilovejedd Notebook Consultant

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    I meant SSD controller. Both drives you listed use the SandForce controller paired with IMFT Asynchronous NAND. I imagine they'd probably be very similar in both performance and reliability

    If those are your only options, I'd choose based on:
    1. customer support
    2. price and accessories included
     
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    Ok, so how reliable are both the drivers in comparision to their traditional harddisks (spinners)?
     
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    I've encountered way too many HDD failures to consider them reliable, particularly in laptops. Hmm, between a SandForce SSD and HDD, I think I'd trust the SSD more (most of the early BSOD issues have been resolved) since it's not sensitive to getting knocked around like the HDD is.
     
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