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    SSDs for 300$ MAX

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by junkiejungwoo, May 10, 2011.

  1. junkiejungwoo

    junkiejungwoo Notebook Consultant

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    haha thanks alot guys they both look real good
     
    junkiejungwoo, May 15, 2011
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  5. Phil

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    The fastest is the Vertex 3 MAXIO. It is NOT the most reliable SSD as you can read in the Newegg reviews.

    If you want something fast that's also reliable I suggest the Crucial M4 128GB.
     
    Phil, May 15, 2011
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    You should check out Intel 510 OP. Lots of good reviews and newegg customers are very pleased with it. Cost $300 for 120GB.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167042&cm_re=intel_510-_-20-167-042-_-Product
    Or the Crucial M4 Phil linked you to.

    Amazon have the 128GB M4 for $240 http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-Solid-State-CT128M4SSD2/dp/B004W2JKZI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1305489835&sr=1-1

    FYP. 40% with bad reviews. Holy cow :eek:
    And M4 with 10 reviews everyone given it 5/5 so far
     
    Cloudfire, May 15, 2011
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    I ll jump in with fast question —

    SSD OCZ Vertex 2 SSD 120GB 2.5" SATAII MLC
    or
    SSD Crucial RealSSD C300 128GB 2.5" SATA I ( sata 1 - mistake?) MLC
    or
    Kingston V + Series SNVP325-S2B/128GB

    with reliability in mind that is.
     
    Lieto, May 16, 2011
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    Crucial and Kingston V+ are way more reliable than Vertex 2.

    Crucial C300 usually is SATA III. (there are some SATA II models too)

    Crucial M4 can be a good deal.
     
    Phil, May 16, 2011
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