SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH

Zardon · Aug 7, 2009, 11:13 AM

Read The Review Here
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When we last looked at SSDs in June it was clear that they had reached a place where there were three main controller manufacturers; Intel, Indilinx and Samsung. One of the initial pioneers of the technology, JMicron, had not released a new generation of controllers which could compete with these three. As a result all but one of the drives in that roundup was based on Indilinx, Intel or Samsung technology.

A few months down the line and two further companies have brought to market drives based on Samsung and Indilinx controllers. Today we take a look at those products to see what Corsair and Crucial offer us. Also included in this review is an updated SSD from OCZ which takes their excellent Indilinx based Vertex range and enhances the performance to create the Vertex Turbo.

OmegaRED · Aug 7, 2009, 10:18 PM

Such fantastic results and it doesn't seem like there is any downside aside from the price. I would be willing to pay for a single expensive SSD but I'd rather have the benefits of RAID O so it's time to wait until the prices drop

**kris23** · Aug 7, 2009, 10:53 PM

is there any issues running the other brand SSDs in RAID 0? those Corsair SSDs are amazing but id rather get something that costs less and/or has more warranty

**kris23** · Aug 7, 2009, 10:58 PM

the Crucial CT128M225 can be found at newegg for $295

Newegg.com - Crucial CT128M225 2.5" 128GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) - Solid State Disks

Zardon · Aug 7, 2009, 11:14 PM

yep, and im using one right now Kris, its a top drive, very good results.

**kris23** · Aug 7, 2009, 11:16 PM

the Crucial or Corsair SSD?

Zardon · Aug 8, 2009, 12:05 AM

they are both good, but I was refering to your last post about the crucial.

**kris23** · Aug 8, 2009, 01:30 AM

ok good to know!

thats some nice warranty there.......

Mac Daddy · Aug 9, 2009, 11:55 PM

Excellent review and a good showing by all three. On the warranty and support OCZ have never let me down

Aug 7, 2009, 11:13 AM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH Read The Review Here ___________________ When we last looked at SSDs in June it was clear that they had reached a place where there were three main controller manufacturers; Intel, Indilinx and Samsung. One of the initial pioneers of the technology, JMicron, had not released a new generation of controllers which could compete with these three. As a result all but one of the drives in that roundup was based on Indilinx, Intel or Samsung technology. A few months down the line and two further companies have brought to market drives based on Samsung and Indilinx controllers. Today we take a look at those products to see what Corsair and Crucial offer us. Also included in this review is an updated SSD from OCZ which takes their excellent Indilinx based Vertex range and enhances the performance to create the Vertex Turbo.

Aug 7, 2009, 10:18 PM	#2
OmegaRED In Fedor We Trust Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 4,959 Rep Power: 115 System Specs	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH Such fantastic results and it doesn't seem like there is any downside aside from the price. I would be willing to pay for a single expensive SSD but I'd rather have the benefits of RAID O so it's time to wait until the prices drop __________________

Aug 7, 2009, 10:53 PM	#3
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,374 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH is there any issues running the other brand SSDs in RAID 0? those Corsair SSDs are amazing but id rather get something that costs less and/or has more warranty __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 7, 2009, 10:58 PM	#4
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,374 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH the Crucial CT128M225 can be found at newegg for $295 Newegg.com - Crucial CT128M225 2.5" 128GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid state disk (SSD) - Solid State Disks __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 7, 2009, 11:14 PM	#5
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH yep, and im using one right now Kris, its a top drive, very good results.

Aug 7, 2009, 11:16 PM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,374 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH the Crucial or Corsair SSD? __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 8, 2009, 12:05 AM	#7
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,481 Rep Power: 162	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH they are both good, but I was refering to your last post about the crucial.

Aug 8, 2009, 01:30 AM	#8
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,374 Rep Power: 75 System Specs	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH ok good to know! thats some nice warranty there....... __________________ Driverheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (9/4/09) New i5 systems with more to come! Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 9, 2009, 11:55 PM	#9
Mac Daddy DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 7,950 Rep Power: 65 System Specs	Re: SSD Roundup August 2009 @ DH Excellent review and a good showing by all three. On the warranty and support OCZ have never let me down __________________ "My mom said the only reason men are alive is for lawn care and vehicle maintenance." - Tim Allen