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    Runcore T50 Vs. Intel 310 (bought)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Bashar, Jul 23, 2011.

  1. Bashar

    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    i dont see much ppl discussing it so thought of opening this thread

    would someone notice the speed difference as heavy user comparing between the Intel 310 and the Runcore T50 ?

    you're comparing 200 MB/sec Read & 75 MB/sec Write for Intel with 550 MB/s Reads & 470MB/s Writes

    and yes i do care about my data so i dont want to keep doing daily backups :)

    your thoughts?

    P.S: my Intel 310 is in the way, so i was thinking to get the Runcore T50 and sell the intel
     
    Bashar, Jul 23, 2011
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  2. jin07

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    I'd stick with the Intel 310 until there's at least some data on Runcore's long-term reliability. There's no reason to use a faster drive if it breaks in a month.

    What I'd be interested in is a long-term (think one year minimum) review comparing the different mSATAs.
     
    jin07, Jul 23, 2011
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    Nevermind.......msata not sate, my bad;/
     
    Brabostaan, Jul 23, 2011
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    Is Runcore a Sandforce controller? If so, don't touch it, Sandforce drives have massive issues right now. The Intel 310 is a good drive.

    Speed isn't everything, honestly, everyone gets tied up in these synthetic benchmarks that don't track real-life useage. In real use, there is not a huge discernable difference between any SSDs.
     
    madmattd, Jul 23, 2011
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  5. Phil

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    No Sandforce for you in that case ;)

    The Runcore might be a little faster but the Intel is the more reliable product.

    The only thing that really benefits from SATA III speeds is file copies.
     
    Phil, Jul 24, 2011
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  6. Bashar

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    thanks guys, ill stick to my intel then :)
     
    Bashar, Jul 24, 2011
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