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    SSD Thread (Benchmarks, Brands, News, and Advice)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Greg, Oct 29, 2009.

  1. HTWingNut

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    Anandtech is down at the moment, but I was reading up on the Western Digital Silicon Edge SSD because I thought that's what was coming in my Envy 14, seems it will be the Samsung. Either way, they had a great article comparing the C300 and Intel X25-M and several others and seems the C300 is the way to go. I'll link later when site is back up.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 19, 2010
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    i just got the 160gb intel g2 for $75, but do you guys think i should return it and wait for the g3?

    (this is not a brag post btw. 100% legit question. i would much rather save the $75 and use it towards the g3 if it will be worth the wait)
     
    wasabi., Jul 19, 2010
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    I'll buy it for 200$
     
    Jstarnino, Jul 19, 2010
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    Sell it on eBay for profit-
     
    k9hydr4, Jul 19, 2010
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    Sounds too good to be true.I wouldn`t touch it with a bargepole!
     
    MoBe, Jul 19, 2010
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    Who in the world would sell that drive that cheaply

    Id take 10 for that price point and call it a day
     
    Kamin_Majere, Jul 20, 2010
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  7. LOUSYGREATWALLGM

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    CrystalDiskInfo will do.
     
    LOUSYGREATWALLGM, Jul 20, 2010
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    The C300 is a great drive but Anand runs his benchmarks on a desktop with SATA 3 controller. See here. Current laptops come with SATA 2 controller.

    As Brian of Storagereview said:
    It seems that Sandforce is the better choice for current laptops.

    where can you get a Intel G2 160GB for $310? Is it second hand?

    It's a very a good price. It may be a G1 at that price. If it's a G2 it's a great deal. It's just that G2 is expected to be replaced soon...
     
    Phil, Jul 20, 2010
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  9. Philthy84

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    Won it on Ebay, it's brand new sealed in the retail box still and pretty sure it's the G2.
     
    Philthy84, Jul 20, 2010
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    Is it G1 or G2?
     
    Phil, Jul 20, 2010
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    Philthy84, Jul 20, 2010
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    Yeah that's a G2 sealed in box for $300. Great deal.

    If I were you I'd use that for a while and see what the SSD landscape looks like later this year.
     
    Phil, Jul 20, 2010
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    Ok thx for the input/advice, really appreciate it. I was thinking the same thing. I kind of want to have an SSD now so I'll just trade/upgrade later if need be.
     
    Philthy84, Jul 20, 2010
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    I have a G2....I'd keep it..... :)
     
    theZoid, Jul 20, 2010
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    Performance of a 160GB G2 is still great. It will be a huge upgrade from your HDD.
     
    Phil, Jul 20, 2010
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    Yes...I have one in my dell precision m6500....the machine is blazingly fast...I'll never have a desire to change it out unless it really slows down but I'm trying to maintain it properly. Maybe a new SSD would take it from a blink of the eye, to 2/3 of a blink..... :D :D
     
    theZoid, Jul 20, 2010
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    lol wow im a dumb i didn't even think about reselling it

    i dont like ebay though.. too many fees / scams

    ill try my luck with craigslist

    thanks!
     
    wasabi., Jul 20, 2010
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    You can try the Marketplace forum as well.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/nbr-marketplace/

    I'd advise people to be very careful though. The fact that you paid $ 75 for a 160gb Intel G2 for $75 sounds suspicious. Nothing personal but that price is way too low.
     
    Phil, Jul 20, 2010
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    Repped! Thanks for the advice!

    FWIW I got the OEM version so it didn't come with the desktop bracket.

    Once it comes (being mailed to me now) can I post pictures here so you guys can confirm it's a legit drive?
     
    wasabi., Jul 20, 2010
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    Wow, was it from an auction on ebay?
     
    mfractal, Jul 20, 2010
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    Nope, I didn't buy it online.
     
    wasabi., Jul 20, 2010
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    i guess what i am asking is are there more from where it came from :D
     
    mfractal, Jul 20, 2010
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    Where did you buy it Wasabi?

    At that price I would test it to make sure there's nothing wrong with it.
     
    Phil, Jul 20, 2010
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    miahsoul, Jul 20, 2010
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    HTWingNut, Jul 20, 2010
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    Or you could save the trouble of Ebay OR Craiglist, which, at least here in the US, seems to have way more scams than Ebay :) Sell it to a fine member of this Forum!
     
    Cape Consultant, Jul 20, 2010
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    like myself ;) LOL
     
    Jstarnino, Jul 20, 2010
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    I believe Dave was referring to me...:yes: :laugh:
     
    f4ding, Jul 20, 2010
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  29. Cape Consultant

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    Sorry, should have quoted. Was referring to Wasabi :) Oh, nevermind, I think I see what you mean now :)))))

    Dave
     
    Cape Consultant, Jul 20, 2010
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    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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    Still no love for 1.8" uSATA?

    I'm surprised that few SSD makers are producing in this format. If needed, they can pair these drives with 1.8" to 2.5" adapters (as did Dane-elec with the Intel X18-M) to keep customers happy.
     
    peli_kan, Jul 21, 2010
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    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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    holy god! :eek:

    is this a good drive, i.e. comparable to the C300 I was having in mind to buy??

    and doesn't sound like an error when 4 shops have it at under 200 €
     
    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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    yeah i know, I read stuff earlier on this 3ad; but anyway has very good performance, better than the WD offer for example (I guess)

    I'm not looking for extreme excellence, don't have the budget for that! ;)
     
    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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  36. Phil

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    Agility 2 performs quite well, just a little slower than Vertex 2 and Force 120.

    All these drives have been reviewed in depth by Xbitlabs and Techreport.

    If it really costs 175 euros for 120Gb it's a steal. I've ordered one.
     
    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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  37. jv_guano

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    darn hell, im out of NL atm and don't have the Random Reader
    I could start a lucrative business reselling them in my home country! :D listed still at 350 € !!
     
    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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    Well yes and no. I've seen it before if one wholesale makes a mistake, all the resellers make the same mistake.

    But who knows, this might be the beginning of a price war. I hope so. SSD prices have been too high for too long in my opinion.
     
    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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  39. jv_guano

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    bright. do you think they will drop my order? I can pay them just by afternoon of Friday, let say 36 hours, will they hold it or sell it to someone else, since presumably they will get a huge demand for it?
     
    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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    Sorry can't help you. I have no idea what they will do.
     
    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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    yeah, thanks indeed. Browsed their FAQ but no answer about paying times. fingers crossed!!
     
    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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    is the intel g2 ahead of the Agility 2?
     
    Jstarnino, Jul 21, 2010
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    Phil, Jul 21, 2010
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    i hope they ship to canada then :D
     
    Jstarnino, Jul 21, 2010
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    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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  46. Phil

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    That WD holds up quite nicely in Techreport's benches. It's a 256GB though.

    and the Agility is a 100Gb instead of a 120GB.
     
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    yeah I saw that the WD was the biggest capacity; though I don't think 100 vs. 120 GB will make much of a difference..
     
    jv_guano, Jul 21, 2010
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    The Corsair Force at the Egg for 309 is an AWESOME deal too! I want one bad!
     
    Cape Consultant, Jul 21, 2010
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    well, maybe it was an error indeed, just the four shops under 200 euro are still there, a couple that were just over 200 disappeared,
    oh and actually two of the under-200 shops have their price @ 328 and 312 €!

    that was literally stealing!

    a HUGE thanks for the tip Phil!!!

    (but still wondering whether to resell it..)
     
    jv_guano, Jul 22, 2010
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    Fixed.

    Unless they were actually stolen.

    D:
     
    peli_kan, Jul 22, 2010
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