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    Samsung 840 EVO Firmware EXT0BB0Q

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by WhatsThePoint, Oct 8, 2013.

  1. WhatsThePoint

    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    Samsung 840 EVO SSD Firmware Update For Windows Users

    - Fixed compatibility issue with a certain program(PC doctor)
    - Optimized the noise immunity across the internal memory interfaces
    - Addressed the detection issue on certain systems

    Samsung SSD | Samsung Semiconductor Global Website
     
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    Before update:
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    New firmware
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    Cloudfire, Oct 9, 2013
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    May I ask how it is possible that you have exceeded speed possible by SATA 6Gb interface? Are you using RADI-0 configuration?
     
    walkeer, Oct 16, 2013
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    Hes using the Samsung RAPID software that caches to the system memory (RAM) as a sort of buffer.
     
    Marksman30k, Oct 16, 2013
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    Don't mean to get off topic too much but...

    Is the RAPID RAM cache software...

    Reliable?
    Consistent?
    Predictable?
    Noticeable in daily use?

    I am having a hard time deciding between the 840 EVO 1TB and the M500 960GB SSDs. The EVO uses TLC NAND with RAPID software, the M500 uses MLC NAND without any special cache software but does have a few things the EVO doesn't like the power flush capacitors in case of total power loss and hardware encryption. If I'm not mistaken, both come with a 3 year manufacturer's warranty. The EVO sure spits out some impressive numbers compared to the M500 but I am missing the bigger picture?
     
    davidricardo86, Oct 16, 2013
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    Reliable and consistent? Yes, absolutely 0 issues here.

    Noticable? I may be wrong here but it seems to take a few seconds more to boot up the system when you have RAPID enabled. As if it is faster in everything else? Hard to pinpoint I would say it is faster than my 840 PRO. Most snappy drive I have ever owned. Everything happens on the fly :)
     
    Cloudfire, Oct 17, 2013
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    No issues with Rapid here either, this is my first SSD so i can't compare. I didn't noticed impact in startup times.
    I think either you choose will not be noticing the difference unless you have some specific needs.
     
    Bullit, Oct 17, 2013
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    RAPID needs Magician to load at boot, that should explain a slightly slower delay in boot times.
    A closer look at RAPID DRAM caching on the Samsung 840 EVO SSD - The Tech Report - Page 1
     
    Bullrun, Oct 18, 2013
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