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    Help! Intel x25-m G2 80gb or 160gb?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Misdemeanor, Apr 30, 2010.

  1. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    Which one should I buy?

    Intel X25-M 80GB G2 or 160GB G2?

    Thanks in advance. :D
     
    Misdemeanor, Apr 30, 2010
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  2. lackofcheese

    lackofcheese Notebook Virtuoso

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    That depends on how much space you need for your OS and programs.
     
    lackofcheese, Apr 30, 2010
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  3. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    Space is not an issue. Is there a performance difference between the two?
     
    Misdemeanor, Apr 30, 2010
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  4. ryukenden

    ryukenden Notebook Evangelist

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    Most people would say the larger one. But isn't that one cost twice as much. Boils down to moolah.
     
    ryukenden, Apr 30, 2010
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  5. Generic User #2

    Generic User #2 Notebook Deity

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    the 160GB apparently has 40mb/s more sequential write
     
    Generic User #2, May 1, 2010
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  6. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Which honestly, in real life, won't be noticeable.
     
    sgogeta4, May 1, 2010
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  7. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Which one should you buy? Well, if you can't decide on your own, then I will tell you. Get the 160GB.

    Now I'm off to find more easy questions to answer. :cool:
     
    Padmé, May 1, 2010
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  8. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    I'm gonna get the OCZ Vertex 2 100GB SSD
     
    Misdemeanor, May 1, 2010
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  9. lackofcheese

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    Yeah, a good idea if you want the absolute best and you're willing to pay for it. Given the system in your sig, it's no surprise.
     
    lackofcheese, May 1, 2010
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  10. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    damn right :)
     
    Misdemeanor, May 2, 2010
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  11. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    It will be hard to notice.

    Maybe during installing or if you need high sequential writes for something like HD video capturing, the higher write performance may pay off. I'm not sure.
     
    Phil, May 2, 2010
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  12. DetlevCM

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    I'd just get the 160GB version - even if you don't need the space now you might need it later - also, on Intels 20% need to be free minimum to achieve optimum performance, this value is higher for other companies.
     
    DetlevCM, May 2, 2010
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  13. Les

    Les Not associated with NotebookReview in any way

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    The Vertex 2 is a good choice if you are willing to accept the risk of new technology which, in SSD advance, has been one heck of a gamble.
     
    Les, May 2, 2010
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  14. MidnightSun

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    There is a slight difference in write performance, however, the primary differences are still price and capacity. If you don't need 160GB, then stick with the 80GB version. All I can say is, my X-25M 80GB G2 is plenty fast at both read and write.
     
    MidnightSun, May 2, 2010
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