SSD Recommendation

[fadsarmy]

Hi.

I'm after a 80-100GB SSD. Not willing to spend more than £200.

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/96GB-...Cache-17K-IOPS

Anyone have any recommendations? Thought of buying OCZ OCZSSD2-1VTX96G.

Cheers,

Adam

[smargh]

Intel X25-M.

[fadsarmy]

Thanks for reply. The read and write speeds of the OCZ drive are much higher though.

[kalniel]

Thanks for reply. The read and write speeds of the OCZ drive are much higher though.

Which ones? Only sequential I expect. Random 4k writes and IOPS should be much higher for the Intel. So depends on usage as to which is more important for you - long load times are sequential reads, where as system responsiveness is 4k writes and IOPS.

[fadsarmy]

Which ones? Only sequential I expect. Random 4k writes and IOPS should be much higher for the Intel. So depends on usage as to which is more important for you - long load times are sequential reads, where as system responsiveness is 4k writes and IOPS.

The one in the above link.

[robtbear]

You might want to read this review
http://www.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=24329&page=1
It has a range of drives including the OCZ and Intel mentioned here also the sandforce Corsair and Curical C300
Page 5 clearly shows what smargh and kalniel are talking about.

But whether the performance increase is worth the extra cost is debatable.

[pauleden]

Intel X25-M.

Is the correct answer.

[fadsarmy]

Which version? I can see at least four different models of the X25M.

[Shiva]

You'll want a Generation 2 SSD from Intel whatever you get. The MLC based ones are cheaper than the SLC versions however there is also a speed (and some say a lifetime) difference.

I would recommend this drive: 80gb Intel X25-M @ £166.72 (inc vat). Scan call it the M25-M but if you check the manufacturer code it actually is the x25-m.

I have recently had the same choice as you. However I went with the Crucial C300 RealSSD @ 128gb because it is Sata3. I have Sata3 on my new motherboard so it just made sense to use it. However, the c300 is outside your budget limits.

[kalniel]

The one in the above link.

Sequential then.

[rainsong]

I'm looking for a SSD too...

The Gen2 Intel looks good, but it has been the same price for about a year... makes it seem like a bad idea to buy one now. Not sure I can hang on until xmas for the gen3 though.

[pauleden]

I expect the Gen3 will be out of your price range and won't necessarily lead to a price drop for the G2.

I say get the g2 now and start enjoying it.

[jim]

There's not suddenly going to be some amazing performance increase that will change your world.

SSDs are infinitely faster than typical hard disks - that's the difference you'll notice. Comparing two high-quality SSDs to each other the difference really isn't noticeable. I wouldn't bother waiting if you've got the money and want it now.

[j00lz]

im hoping with the next gen larger capacities will become more affordable not faster

[kalniel]

SSDs are infinitely faster than typical hard disks

wow

[EasterEEL]

Intel X25-M 80GB very reliable. I have one of these as my primary o/s applications drive since they first came out and it is excellent (with Windows 7) and I can recommend it.

I'm sure the ocz is excellent as well, if you can find somebody who has experience of using one to recommend.