OCZ SSD with RST

I just got my OCZ SSD for my R2. While I was looking at updating the firmware, it mentioned on the OCZ website that it's not compatible with Intels Rapid Storage driver. I will be running a hybrid setup with this SSD. So The SSD is my primary and a 500GB HDD in slot 2 just for storage no raid setup. Do I not need to install the rapid storage driver then?

 

I believe it specifically won't work with their tool box. I installed it with my M15x and it works. If you ever want to upgrade with the tool box in the future you will have to revert to the Windows 7 native drivers.

 

I have no problems running the native MS drivers with a Kingston SSDNow V-Series, which uses a JMicron chipset. I run it in conjunction with a WD Scorpio Black HDD. I actually get slightly better performance with the MS drivers than the Intel ones.

 

I don't know which OCZ you got, but as for the Sandforce SSDs, when you update the firmware, you need to use the 9 series drivers or the stock Windows drivers. After that, you can install the 10 series RST drivers if you would like to. I'm running the 10.1.0.1008.

 

OCZ is quite specific saying that the default ms driver has bug in its TRIM treatment. Not sure if it affects other SSD.

 

I have the vertex II. I didn't think the ms drivers would even have trim built in. It already has the firmware version 1.28 installed which came on it out of the box. So this should already have trim support right?

 

Windows 7 has TRIM in its driver. I was talking about the software side, not the firmware of the SSD.

 

Is there any outside evidence to support this? Their own Wiki says to use the standard MS driver. Granted that's for a Vertex 1 drive, but still.

I take anything OCZ says with a mountain of salt. I've never seen a company so committed to blaming everyone and everything else for problems that are clearly theirs. Attempting to get a defective stick of RAM replaced was like pulling teeth. It was so bad that I said forget it, pitched (well, recycled) the bad stick and sold the good one. I've sworn off their stuff ever since.

 

beat me. there is a sticky thread on their support forum that is specific for SF drives. As for OCZ, I am with you, nothing is their problem based on the short dialog with those super ego support guys. Basically, if there is anything that remotely has the chance of dealing with support, I would not touch OCZ brand(that is basically everything with that name).