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    Sandforce SSDs and p170hm/np8170

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Atrius, Nov 22, 2011.

  1. Atrius

    Atrius Newbie

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    I've heard whispers that the current Clevo/Sager gaming laptops don't play nice with Sandforce-based SSDs. However, I can't really substantiate any of the rumors or find more information on the problem.

    What is the issue with using a Sandforce SSD in the p170hm/np8170? If there is a workaround, what is it?
     
    Atrius, Nov 22, 2011
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  2. Anthony@MALIBAL

    Anthony@MALIBAL Company Representative

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    That was the case when the newest Sandforce drives were released a while back, especially with the Vertex 3 in particular. However, it seems that most are reporting newer firmware updates to be fixing the BSOD's and eliminating most of the initial problems..

    I'd still recommend Intel drives though if you want guaranteed reliability.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Nov 22, 2011
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  3. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    I'd just avoid Sandforce out of principle now.

    Choose Intel or Crucial.
     
    Kevin, Nov 22, 2011
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    Abidderman Notebook Deity

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    And it has nothing to do with Sager/ Clevo, it is SF ssd's that have the issue.
     
    Abidderman, Nov 22, 2011
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  5. dante316

    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    The Crucial M4 costs about the same and has near the performance of a Sandforce. My M4 has been flawless thus far in my system.
     
    dante316, Nov 23, 2011
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    rouse Notebook Geek

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    another possibility is the new(er) plextor m2p, which like the crucial and intel has got the marvel controller, and (at newegg) is cheaper than both crucial and intel (at least for the 128gb). i've had mine for a couple of weeks, and i haven't had any problems. i posted some benchmark results for it in the nbr ssd subforum.

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/solid-state-drives-ssds-flash-storage/623457-plextor-m2p-first-impressions.html

    it's not the benchmark champion, but it's competitive.

    the new samsung 830 also has got some buzz, and i was going to jump on it, but decided, in the end, for the plextor based on price (it also comes bundled with acronis).
     
    rouse, Nov 23, 2011
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  7. dante316

    dante316 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah when I purchased my 256GB M4 it was $349.99 shipped from amazon. Then the price jumped $30 bucks the next day. Was a great deal while it lasted.
     
    dante316, Nov 23, 2011
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