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02-19-2013, 02:35 AM
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man im still waiting for more price drops to ~100
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02-19-2013, 05:26 AM
Shame people still think these drives have issues. Tip: Firmware 2.15 or newer = safe. Last edited by Departed; 02-19-2013 at 07:23 PM.. |
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02-19-2013, 06:24 AM
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02-19-2013, 06:54 AM
From what I've been reading, cloning an SSD is not good. They always suggest doing a new clean install on your brand new SSD. Apparently from your experience it is true. |
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02-19-2013, 07:15 AM
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SSD noob here. How does this compare to the Samsung 840 Pro? I have a 256GB pro that I received as a gift.
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02-19-2013, 07:27 AM
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02-19-2013, 08:54 AM
As others have said, OCZ worked out the firmware bugs long ago. It's also faster than the Crucial m4. ------------------------------ Edit - I bought one -- thx Cali & Repp'd you -- after nearly two years on the market this is still one of the fastest SSDs available; I've had very good service from OCZ drives; and I'm in no hurry to buy a newer "TLC" drive with significantly shorter lifespan. 
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02-19-2013, 10:08 AM
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02-19-2013, 10:28 AM
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Difference between this "MI" version and the regular drive?
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02-19-2013, 10:45 AM
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The Max IOPS version used 32nm Toshiba Toggle NAND. The regular Vertex 3 used 25nm IMFT NAND.
Basically, the Toshiba NAND is better, longer lasting, faster in some instances due to having more dies for the same size drive, which works to have more NAND per channel. Really helps in random performance. BTW, this deal is just refreshed from earlier this month. They seem to have a pretty good stock of them. I would have bought this drive, but tax/shipping bring it up to more than $155. Last edited by billbillw; 02-19-2013 at 10:49 AM.. |
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02-19-2013, 10:48 AM
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Thanks OP been waiting for an ssd deal like this to complete my build. Keep seeing 840 deals but still a bit weary about the TLC Nand.
"These improvements are due entirely to the fact that OCZ is using a different set of NAND in the Max IOPS version of the Vertex 3. Where the original leverages 25nm NAND from the Intel/Micron partnership, the Max IOPS drive uses 32nm toggle mode NAND from Toshiba. Boiling it down to the basic points, the Toshiba NAND is up to three times faster and also consumes less power, something we'll dive into later in this review. " from http://www.storagereview.com/ocz_...view_240gb |
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02-19-2013, 11:13 AM
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Thanks.
Also, Warranty: 36 months for parts and months for labor. I assume it's 3 years for parts AND labor. |
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02-19-2013, 11:16 AM
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Slick?
M4 256GB was $149 yesterday - no Sandforce - no OCZ and no rebate issues. Hardly slick at all. Vertex 3 was struck with all the Sandforce fun that gave OCZ the name it has today - there's a reason they didn't use it in the Vertex 4.... Buyer beware that's for sure. |
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#29
02-19-2013, 11:26 AM
These two factors put this particular product two tiers above the Crucial M4 drive. Stop living in the past. |
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#30
02-19-2013, 12:19 PM
There's always something new they find in regards to Sandforce issues....http://www.anandtech.com/show/597...rn-program though then they "patch" it, till the next issue comes along... Best of luck if you want to try your luck with this drive. If all you want to do is grow your e-peen by being able to bench a data transfer - by all means this will be a faster drive - but for day in, day out RELIABILITY and PERFORMANCE - I know I'd rather have my data on a drive that has a quality track record than roll the dice. |
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