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    mSATA SSD - choice

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Nahrai, Jun 28, 2012.

  1. Nahrai

    Nahrai Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,
    I want to buy mSATA SSD for my new Lenovo Y580, which will be boot drive, with programs and some games on it. I prefer one with 120/128 GB space and i am thorn between 3 possible choices(will be buying in Germany):
    ADATA XPG SX300 128GB, mSATA 6Gb/s (ASX300S3-128GM-C) | Geizhals Deutschland
    Crucial m4 SSD 128GB, mSATA 6Gb/s (CT128M4SSD3) | Geizhals Deutschland
    Mushkin Atlas Deluxe 120GB, mSATA 6Gb/s (MKNSSDAT120GB-DX) | Geizhals Deutschland
    Mushkin seems to be the best from those 3, but i am not sure if it's reliable that's why i am asking you for advice. Or maybe it will be better to get diffrent ? Thanks for help in advance :)
     
    Nahrai, Jun 28, 2012
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Out of those three your best bet would be the M4 from Crucial (and it's also the cheapest...).

    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jun 28, 2012
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  3. yrc

    yrc Notebook Consultant

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    I agree with tilleroftheearth. The Marvel controller on the M4 is proven to be more stable and reliable than the Sandforce one on the Mushkin. And, price of course. I have an M4 128GB (regular ssd) in my Thinkpad and I am very happy with it. Also have an Intel 80GB mSata in the same machine and am happy with it too.
     
    yrc, Jun 28, 2012
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  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Third vote for the M4.
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 28, 2012
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