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    OCZ Vertex 3 120GB $70 after coupon & MIR at Newegg.ca

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by jimbob83, Apr 25, 2012.

  1. jimbob83

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    Newegg.ca - OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

    $139.99 - $50 coupon - $20 MIR + tax + shipping

    Coupon code: CEMCNFHE28 (I don't know how long this is valid, but I just bought one and it worked)

    I'm in Ontario and got charged $4.99 for Purolator Ground shipping and $12.35 HST so I paid $107.33. MIR comes in the form of a $20 Amex gift card.

    Specs from Newegg:
    Max Read:
    up to 550 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)
    up to 280 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps)

    Max Write:
    up to 500 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)
    up to 260 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps)

    4KB Random Read: 20,000 IOPS (75 MB/s)
    4KB Random Write: 60,000 IOPS (235 MB/s)
    Maximum 4KB Random Write: 85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s)

    Sequential Read AS-SSD: 500MB/s
    Sequential Write AS-SSD: 155 MB/s

    4K Random Read AS-SSD: 29,000 IOPS (115 MB/s)
    4K Random Write AS-SSD: 38,000 IOPS (150 MB/s)
     
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  2. NotEnoughMinerals

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    Nice find, I'm tempted to buy one but don't exactly have a use for it... hmmmm
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, Apr 25, 2012
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  3. jimbob83

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    I don't have a use for it either, but couldn't help myself. :eek:
     
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    Such a nice deal especially for those looking to raid, but why does it have to be OCZ :(
     
    tetsussaiga, Apr 25, 2012
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    Must have fixed it. IT' showing me $179 before any rebates instead of the $139 :(
     
    wtferrell, Apr 25, 2012
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    Yep - Looking @ the reviews, it's typical OCZ ...1/3 of customers have issues and/or not happy with the product.

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    Grand Total: $152.53
    - $20 Amex GC
    = $132.53

    They adjusted the price it seems.
     
    Voodooi, Apr 25, 2012
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  7. jimbob83

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    Hey, that's why I bought it -- the last OCZ ssd I posted about here (Petrol) was the other way around, i.e. only 1/3 of the customers didn't have issues and were happy with the product :eek:. This one looks fantastic in comparison :rolleyes: . At this price, I was willing to take a chance on it.

    Anyways, you guys are right, the price has been changed so its not such a deal anymore.

    Edit April 26: Not quite as cheap, but now NCIX has the same drive at $129 - $20 MIR (valid until May 2) - $20 NCIX gift card (Canada only, US doesn't get the gift card):

    OCZ Vertex 3 120GB 2.5IN SATA3 6Gbps SandForce SF-2281 Solid State Disk Flash Drive SSD - OCZ Technology - VTX3-25SAT3-120G
     
    jimbob83, Apr 25, 2012
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    This item is sold out at the special promotional price!
    It will be entered into your cart at the regular price.

    Crap :(
     
    iPhantomhives, Apr 26, 2012
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    Yep, now $149 at NCIX. MIR is still valid and the NCIX gift card is still there for Canadians "while supplies last."
     
    jimbob83, Apr 26, 2012
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    Good find. Half of me wants to get it, the other half is saying "no, it's OCZ!" :p
     
    Voodooi, Apr 27, 2012
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