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    How to verify a SSD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ChristophoXD, Apr 25, 2011.

  1. ChristophoXD

    ChristophoXD Notebook Guru

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    So I just got a nice deal on the Corsair F120 (retailed at $230 but got it for $160) but the thing is, it's off Ebay, which you can barely ever trust. Anyway, is there a way to see if the ssd is really the Corsair F120 and not something else with a stick attached to it?

    Thanks in advance.

    P.S. What's your opinion on a Corsair F120 as my main drive and a Seagate Momentus XT 500GB as my secondary/storage drive? I heard it's pretty loud and it could produce a lot of heat if I'm writing large files to it o.o Is this true? Also, how does the Momentus XT compare to the Velociraptor or WD Scorpio Black? The best of the 3?
     
    ChristophoXD, Apr 25, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    eBay huh? lol...

    I'll let others give their opinions (mine are pretty vitrolic).

    As for the HDD's:

    The Momentus XT is actually 'snappier' than a VRaptor although a VRaptor can do more work than an XT can. However, a VRaptor won't go into a notebook (for long - it will die of heat if used without it's cooling 'jacket' that makes it a 3.5" (effective) HDD.

    As to the Scorpio Black - if we're talking about the 500GB model, then the XT is the faster option (even as a data drive - contrary to some opinions you may here).

    If we're talking about the 750GB Scorpio Black though; it is currently the highest performing HDD available for notebook users. Haven't really tested it against my VRaptor's - but it smokes the 500GB Scorpio Black and noticeably beats the XT too.

    I would really advise against a Corsair as a 'main' drive if you need/require you system to be 100% available and ready for you. Check out the thread that shows just how hit or miss some SSD drives (actually, any other drives except for the Intel's) are.

    If this system is simply for pleasure - then enjoy the speed the SSD will give you (assuming it is a 'real' Corsair :) ) for as long as it lasts.

    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Apr 25, 2011
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  3. dalamchops

    dalamchops Notebook Evangelist

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    just look at the model # in bios or device manager.
     
    dalamchops, Apr 25, 2011
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  4. ChristophoXD

    ChristophoXD Notebook Guru

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    Alright thanks for the info, both for the verification how-to and for the hdd advice.

    Looks like the 750GB Scorpio Black is the way to go!

    Mod, feel free to close.
     
    ChristophoXD, Apr 26, 2011
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