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    Intel X25 or Crucial C300

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Andre56, Jun 25, 2010.

  1. Andre56

    Andre56 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi all,
    I have just recently bought a used Intel X-25M 80GB for my M15X for £125. I haven't had a chance to put it in yet but I have just seen the Crucial C300 64GB available for £118 brand new from crucial. Do you think it would be worth getting because I know the speeds are faster but I bought the X25 because of it's reputation. Any advice would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    Andre56, Jun 25, 2010
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    From what I've heard, you're better off with the Intel
     
    mattmcss, Jun 25, 2010
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  3. Andre56

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    Yeh you think. And the random read an write speeds are better on the intel are they not.
     
    Andre56, Jun 25, 2010
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    Intel has a better price/performance ratio as well as a decnt amount of storage.
     
    TheCodeBreaker, Jun 25, 2010
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    In that case, just stick with the intel. There is only a 7 pound difference between the two and the Intel has an extra 16GB of storage.
     
    E30kid, Jun 25, 2010
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    It would be more accurate to say price/capacity/performance, though I'm still not entirely sure that's true.
    In this case, the C300 is cheaper than the Intel and performs better, so it's clearly better for price/performance, but price/capacity/performance is a different matter.
     
    lackofcheese, Jun 25, 2010
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    Read speeds are most important. I do a lot of 3D modelling and photoshop work as well as gaming so basically would the C300 be much quicker in that respect?
     
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    I would have to say, yes
     
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    The 64GB Crucial costs me, in the Netherlands, 145 euros, the Intel G2 80GB costs me 200 euros.

    Seems like Crucial is beating Intel in price/performance AND capacity per dollar. Although it remains to be seen how this drive performs in real life.
    It is uncertain how quick the 64GB Crucial performs.

    The 256GB performs really well.

    [​IMG]
    http://techreport.com/articles.x/19049/5

    It's about time Intel makes a move. The G2 is overpriced now, at least here in the Netherlands.
     
    Phil, Jun 25, 2010
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    It should be coming in Q2/Q4, supposedly. There are a few different rumors out there about when Intel will finally drop prices and move to newer technology for producing MLC.

    Link
     
    E30kid, Jun 25, 2010
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    Anandtech says Intel told him mid-year.

    Either way, I think we are going to see price cuts for the G2 soonish.
     
    Phil, Jun 25, 2010
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    Yeah, I read that too. I'm guessing that's the Q2 info that Fudzilla is referring to.
     
    E30kid, Jun 25, 2010
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