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    Sager NP8170 (Clevo P170HM) SSD M4 vs Intel 520

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Nomad, May 5, 2012.

  1. Nomad

    Nomad Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    Sorry but I need some help. I proudly own an P170HM since last year already with a M4 256GB SSD. But as I like to have a lot of things installed and games are starting to be 10GB and up I need more SSD space.

    Which is your recommendation?

    1-Get an Intel 520 240 only for games or use it for the system? And use my M4 just for games? (as the M4 has very low 4K readings that's the M4 weak point right?)

    2-Get another M4 256 and turn it into RAID 0? (I've been told that the 4k readings will be the same for RAID 0 and I'll only get a benefit for very large archive readings.. )

    3-Last one which would be the higher frequency if I get a 16GB RAM kit for the P170HM... 1866 or 1600? Kingston or Corsair Vengeance?


    Thank you if you can explain me better and help me to decide! ;)


    P170HM - i7 2720 - B173HW01 V.5 Matte - 485M (7970M near future) - 8GB 1333Mhz - M4 256 - WD750 Black
     
    Nomad, May 5, 2012
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  2. City.

    City. Notebook Evangelist

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    The 520 definitely does perform better then the m4 but not to the point that you should upgrade, how much space do you also need? You can use this website to probably squeeze out a good 10~20GB.
     
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  3. Nomad

    Nomad Notebook Consultant

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    Wow thank you City! That link made me save a good couple of GB!
     
    Nomad, May 15, 2012
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  4. sha7bot

    sha7bot Company Representative

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    Marvel Controllers have a phenomenal failure rate, and one of the largest benefits is that the firmware can be designed many ways to accelerate certain things.

    I've heard great things about Plextor's new drive, including a 5 year warranty. Read this article from AnandTech. It has some great performance that's competing with SandForce in certain areas.
     
    sha7bot, May 16, 2012
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