http://forums.tweaktown.com/ en Thu, 23 May 2013 04:40:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.tweaktown.com/images/misc/rss.png http://forums.tweaktown.com/ http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52803-lookin-buy-my-very-first-ssd-budget.html Thu, 16 May 2013 07:03:29 GMT Hello TT, I am really confused on which SSD to buy right now. I am mainly looking for a 120g-128g SSD, and it is going to be used as a boot drive with maybe one or two game (WoW/BF3) Many people on the net are telling me to get the 840 pro but at the same time many are telling me to buy the 840 non... Hello TT, I am really confused on which SSD to buy right now. I am mainly looking for a 120g-128g SSD, and it is going to be used as a boot drive with maybe one or two game (WoW/BF3) Many people on the net are telling me to get the 840 pro but at the same time many are telling me to buy the 840 non pro. I don't know anymore and would like to hear from the awesome people at TT.

Currently the Samsung 840 pro 128g is listed at $139.99 and the 840 120g non-pro is listed at $100.99. Is the 840 pro even worth the extra $39 (Considering that this drive will only e used to for boot and one or two games)? Will I notice a significant difference in boot times between the 840 pro and the non-pro? These numbers that are listed on the specs are just confusing for me. Is the 840 non pro a fast drive? The Samsung 840 non pro has really low write speeds compared to the 840 pro and its IOPS are a bit low. Will that affect system boot times?

I am open to any suggestions since this is my very first SSD purchase. I am really looking for the best SSD for the money that performs well and is reliable.

Thanks for dropping by!
-Sirken ]]> Storage Devices and Methods Sirken http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52803-lookin-buy-my-very-first-ssd-budget.html http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52660-ocz-vertex-3-20-240gb-mini-review.html Sun, 05 May 2013 00:34:47 GMT Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/ffae/ghl3q6c4ug5cm9y6g.jpg OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drives are designed and built to significantly improve your gaming, multimedia, and overall computing experience over traditional mechanical hard drives. In addition to maximized productivity, a Vertex...


OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drives are designed and built to significantly improve your gaming, multimedia, and overall computing experience over traditional mechanical hard drives. In addition to maximized productivity, a Vertex 3 upgrade makes a hard drive-equipped notebook more portable than ever with superior durability and reduced power consumption. Using proven controller and next generation MLC flash memory technology, Vertex 3.20 SSDs deliver the performance and responsiveness your hard drive-ridden Mac or PC has been begging for.


Features

• Based on the award-winning Vertex 3 Series, built with leading-edge NAND flash to deliver a superior user experience and improved application performance compared to hard drives
• Includes SandForce’s robust DuraClass™ features that work in tandem to deliver world-class SSD reliability, performance, and power efficiency
• DuraWrite™ architecture optimizes the number of program cycles to the flash, effectively extending flash rated endurance by 20x or more when compared to standard SSDs
• Advanced wear leveling and monitoring - optimized algorithms further extend flash endurance
• Advanced read/program disturb management - safeguards against errant re-programming of cells during read and program cycles
• Recycler - intelligently performs garbage collection with the least impact on flash endurance

Testing System:
Intel Core i3 2100
Gigabyte Sniper M3
FSP 550w
ASUS PCE-AC66
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Seem like they bundle lesser item in the new SSD revision 2.0 package:
Paper manual










SandForce SF-2281 controller



New 20nm Intel flash
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Test System
Intel Core i3 2100
Gigabyte Sniper M3
FSP 550w
ASUS PCE-AC66


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Back view



Magic Black Book!



SSD!!



Accessory:
Quick Installation Guide, Users Manual
3.5” Bracket
Two packet of screws



OCZ SSD!




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]]> Storage Devices and Methods poor_poor http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52659-ocz-vector-256gb-ssd-mini-review.html http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52657-samsung-ssd-840-pro-256gb-mini-review.html Sun, 05 May 2013 00:12:00 GMT Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/6bee/a4ko40bhgia3o016g.jpg Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/81d0/iwi3xdjn2cfvlpw6g.jpg Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/c313/zg5hjjgcpxemtz86g.jpg Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/f0ba/bi0tqgdz4zg90kg6g.jpg *Testing...







Testing System:
Intel Core i3 2100
Gigabyte Sniper M3
Samsung 16Gb 1600mhz Low-Profile
ASUS PCE-AC66
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Back of the box



Accessory:
Quick Installation Guide, Users Manual



Samsung SSD :)



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Sata/power plug
]]> Storage Devices and Methods poor_poor http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52657-samsung-ssd-840-pro-256gb-mini-review.html http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52656-plextor-m5-pro-xtreme-128gb-ssd-mini-review.html Sat, 04 May 2013 23:59:09 GMT Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/3470/bvasevd4ovu30y06g.jpg Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/e84f/p2ukpbld57zphl36g.jpg Image: http://www.mediafire.com/convkey/a8a0/qkz65wbiivmp4ai6g.jpg The PLEXTOR M5 Pro XTREME 128Gb SSD using latest Marvell 88SS9187 6Gb/s SATA...






The PLEXTOR M5 Pro XTREME 128Gb SSD using latest Marvell 88SS9187 6Gb/s SATA controller’s













Testing System:
Intel Core i3 2100
Gigabyte Sniper M3
Samsung 16Gb 1600mhz Low-Profile
ASUS PCE-AC66
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Plextor M5 Pro Xtreme 128Gb SSD packaging box



Behind of the box, Specifications and Performance



Made in Taiwan! Latest Firmware: 1.03 Manufactured: Mar 2013



Package open: 3.5” Bracket pack with a nice plastic cover



Accessory:
Quick Installation Guide, Users Manual
3.5” Bracket
Two packet of screws
Backup Software < need to download from internet



3.5” Bracket Black color



PLEXTOR SSD: Silver layer for finishing color



Back view: Detail and information



Sata 3.0 l Sata power



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]]> Storage Devices and Methods poor_poor http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52656-plextor-m5-pro-xtreme-128gb-ssd-mini-review.html http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52604-plextor-m5p-xtreme-256gb-vs-intel-335-240gb-vs-samsung-840-250gb.html Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:22:40 GMT Hey guys my old SSD just crapped out :( looking for a new SSD the ones listed here are all under the $220 mark. Please feel free to provide other suggestions, note that I do not care about benching or anything like that. Thanks! Hey guys my old SSD just crapped out :( looking for a new SSD the ones listed here are all under the $220 mark. Please feel free to provide other suggestions, note that I do not care about benching or anything like that. Thanks! ]]> Storage Devices and Methods Redeemer http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52604-plextor-m5p-xtreme-256gb-vs-intel-335-240gb-vs-samsung-840-250gb.html http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52574-new-hdd-needed-opinions-wanted.html Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:35:32 GMT I will be needing to buy a new internal sata 3.5" HDD as my current drive seems to be on its way out. Hard Disk Sentinel tells me that my 3 year old Samsung Spinpoint 750GB HDD (HD753LJ) has 102 bad sectors with about 79 days of life left in it.
I am looking to spend anywhere between $80-$110 on a new drive that will have either 750GB or 1TB capacity. I would prefer at least a 64MB cache (or higher) and 7200 RPM. My motherboard is an Asus M4A78T-E.
My main concern is that this new drive will be long lasting and reliable. I'm not sure if I should get a regular consumer grade drive or an enterprise drive.Can anyone explain the difference and the best way for me to go. ]]> Storage Devices and Methods cookinpro http://forums.tweaktown.com/storage-devices-methods/52574-new-hdd-needed-opinions-wanted.html