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    Vertex 3 or Octane?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Designopolis, Dec 17, 2011.

  1. Designopolis

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    Sorry if, again, I'm missing an obvious topic on either drive. I'm starting to think NBR's various search forms are a bit hit and miss.

    Anyways, comparing these two:

    OCZ Vertex 3 120GB 2.5IN SATA3 6Gbps Sandforce SF-2281 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD - OCZ Technology - VTX3-25SAT3-120G

    OCZ Octane 128GB 2.5IN SATA3 Indilinx Everest SSD Solid State Disk Flash Drive - OCZ Technology - OCT1-25SAT3-128G

    One is Sandforce, the other is Indilinx. The Octane is 20 dollars cheaper, but Vertex is a far more common talking point in the runnings for better average performance benchmarks. Plus the issue of reliability/lemons for either.

    The Octane also has something there about a 4.55 shipping offer. If I got that right, I can take advantage of this and pool in some other utilities I need right now and save something like 10 bucks off shipping (Canadian shipping can get pricey) as well.
     
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    I should specify that I'm getting an SSD for OS and applications, not file storage of any kind as of now. The difference between the 64GB M4 ($119) and the 128GB Octane ($169 after rebate) is $50, so getting the additional space for future additions might be sound. Mind you for me "applications" means Adobe Design Premium, a host of 3D Imaging Software, SSD friendly stuff where I can place it's cache on the accompanying HDD, and maybe a game or two I'm feverishly playing at the time and there's support for the idea that being on the SSD will greatly benefit it (which would then move back to the HDD when I'm done).

    I might store some more critical data there too, like the ISOs to my various drivers and installation CDs. Basically though this the idea is that faster read speeds are priority for me here.
     
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    OCZ has a bad rep both as to the hardware itself and also the manner in which the company deals w/customers.

    Might wanna consider going with another brand; wish I'd done so on the ONE(and only) OCZ I'll ever buy.

    Do a search for other folk's comments on this.
     
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    SandForce based drives, in general, have shown a tendency to be less reliable than Intel. My opinion is that if your data is worth anything you buy Intel, period.
     
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    I don't remember how many times I have told similar things in this forum. This should have been put into a splash screen that should welcome anyone to the SSD forums. :)


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    I will attest that the M4 is fabulous. Its the most stable SSD i've owned. Zero bsods, amazing performance, and well priced.

    BUT

    $169.99 (Canadian) at ncix right now for OCZ Octane. It uses a very stable Indilinx controller and performs well....but limited quanitities

    OCZ Octane 128GB 2.5IN SATA3 Indilinx Everest SSD Solid State Disk Flash Drive - OCZ Technology - OCT1-25SAT3-128G
     

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  12. Designopolis

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    I know, I was there.

    HOWEVER, if OCZ as a company has a poor rep for their CS, and the M4 has a lot more trust backing it up, Crucial's going to get my money. 20 dollars difference is more than enough to pay for confidence in a product.

    EDIT: also, that's 20 dollars I'll only get by, like, March since it's a rebate :)
     
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    you can't go wrong with the M4, i have one coming from direct canada too! I'll probably raid 0 them in my laptop...Nice little Christmas Present
     
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