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    Intel® X25-M G2 160GB SSD or Crucial M4 120GB SSD?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Erecent, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. Erecent

    Erecent Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys,

    I need have a dilema on my hand and need some expert opinion about this. At the moment, i could pull the trigger on either an Intel® X25-M G2 160GB or a Crucial M4 120GB. I'm going to run the SSD on a NP8150 so SATA III wouldn't be an issue. Will there be any noticable difference in speed between the two SSDs, knowing that the intel is SATA II and the Crucial is SATA III?

    Thanks for the help folks!
     
    Erecent, Aug 18, 2011
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  2. lazard

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    Crucial M4 128GB
     
    lazard, Aug 18, 2011
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  3. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I think X25-M G2 160GB would be the better choice unless you need a sequential write speed higher than 100MB/s.
     
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  4. Erecent

    Erecent Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the feedback :) The main concern i'm having is how much slower the Intel will be compared to the Crucial and if there is any issues with the G2...
     
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  5. Ryan

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    I'd go with Crucial, but that's just me.

    If you like newer tech, go with the M4,

    if you like the old but reliable tech, go with the G2.
     
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  6. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    What are the prices or is price about even or not really an issue?
     
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    I don't think it matters whether it's new tech or not; it's SATA II vs SATA III. M4, all the way.

    And I figure it doesn't hurt to mention, the sequential speeds mean absolutely nothing, namaiki.
     
    scar, Aug 18, 2011
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  8. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Some who need to dump video streams have complained about sequential speeds in the past.
     
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  9. Erecent

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    The price is another issue i suppose. The intel costs $100 less than the Crucial here in Singapore. Is Crucial worth that extra 100?
     
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  10. Ryan

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    Why not just get a standard hard drive, and get the M4 separately?

    That way you would save money.
     
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    The two hdd ahave a big difference. One is only SATA II while the other is SATA II and III. If your laptop supports only SATA II take the intel. Otherwise check if the benefits from using the SATA III are worth 100 dollars. I think it does not.
     
    pasoleatis, Aug 18, 2011
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  12. seiyafan

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    How's M4 reliability compare to say, Intel 510?
     
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  13. lazard

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    Intel 510 is pretty much top dog when it comes to reliability, but the M4 comes in at a close second.
     
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    Crucial M4 128GB or if you can find it Crucial C300 120GB.

    The C300 is faster than the M4 in random reads and writes. The M4 is faster in sequential.

    I went with Crucial since they are SATA III.
     
    Electric Shock, Aug 18, 2011
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    The intel G2 doesnt have any major or minor problems.

    The tech in the M4 is more advanced then the Intel and reliability is just as good.
     
    pby5cat, Aug 18, 2011
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    In some benchmarks I think M4 is faster than the 510.

    When it comes to real world performance, which matters more? random R/W or sequential R/W?
     
    seiyafan, Aug 18, 2011
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    Random read the most, then random write, seq read, seq write,

    in that order.

    But of course, it varies on the type of usage.
     
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    I'd get the M4.
     
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  19. Xerloq

    Xerloq Notebook Evangelist

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    I got the M4. Having a bit of trouble with throughput and WEI, otherwise I love it.
     
    Xerloq, Aug 19, 2011
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  20. Anthony@MALIBAL

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    WEI is terrible for benchmark performance. If you're noticing throughput issues, try HDTune and see what the actual speeds are compared to the rated/advertised speeds.
     
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  21. Xerloq

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    Yes, I know it's not great. It rated the M4 as a 5.9. I did a clean install of Win7 with the LPM patch and RST(?) patch and it's at a 7.9 now.

    Holy cow, the thing flies

    If I had time I'd run some real benchmarks, but the first week of my MBA program is kicking my butt. The M4 is fast any way you measure. Cold start to usable desktop in under 15 seconds.
     
    Xerloq, Aug 19, 2011
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