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Absolutely true! Furthermore movie files are a waste of performance, as even the slowest HDs are more than capable for playing back movie files.
Consider even a 35Mbit (full capacity bluray is...
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Do a search for SSD write endurance. Depending on the drive this varies but typical MLC cells can be written to 3,000 times. This is where drives like Kingston differentiate their models like the...
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does that hold true for the intel 520 as well? i assume it does since it would also be a sandforce... but if these really are re-badged....
should i have held out for a samsung 830. dont make me...
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9.5mm
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If your aim is to use the drive for media (music, photos, video, etc.), the 830 (or the new 840, which is an absolute beast) is probably a better bet for you.
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I'm not sure I understand your usage scenario.
If you're watching movies off your SSD, you won't notice a difference no matter what SSD you have. Watching a movie just doesn't put much stress on...
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I don't care if it "is" intel.
Sandforce can go diaf.
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Requested a PM to Amazon (I have their CC, Prime, some points and love their service)
$139.99 now
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My current HTPC is often downloading several movies while at the same time recording two HD TV programs. At the same time, someone might be using the HTPC for web access or playing a game. The...
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On the higher capacity drives, I think you are correct, as there weren't many of those made in SATA II format. However, with the smaller drives from 120-160GB on down, you can find some rather...
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How does this one compare to Sandisk SDSSDX-240G-G25 which I got from Amazon for $154.99 last week?
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Although with any SSD, the price per gb is still always more than for a traditional hard drive. People are paying for the snappier performance of the SSD. That is why people are putting an SSD...
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Deals dead on Amazon, still available on Newegg
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Yes but it will make a huge difference compared to mechanical drive (in random access and some throughput). I don't see too many 240GB SSD's that are cheaper regardless of SATA speed. And you read...
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damn, i have just too many ssd now
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hot! thanks op.
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It will work incredibly well as an OS/application drive.
You're definitely mistaken there. While it is true that you need SATA-III to truly expose the potential of higher-end SSD, SATA-II is...
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Ok, you misunderstood what I was saying. I am in 100% agreement with you on the differences between any mechanical HDD and any SSD. I was only speaking of not seeing the speed difference when using...
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lol yea. I'm wondering whether I want to get the one on amazon and risk them taking forever to send, but being able to use my 50$ gift card, or getting off newegg with shoprunner and having it in 2...
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How would this work for being a drive for the OS and a few large games (GW2, Borderlands 2, Skyrim, etc...)
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heh, I ordered one. They upgraded the time from October 22-November 2 to Oct. 2-6. And I'm fine with this one. It's just going into my new laptop for general use, which I doubt I'd notice any...
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240GB Intel 330 Series 2.5" SATA III 6Gb/s Internal Solid State Drive SSD (SSDSC2CT240A3K5)
$139.99 + Free Shipping with promo code INTSSD924 at Newegg
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Buy.com: $139.99 (plus you get $14 Buy.com credit if you opt-in)
Thread:...
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Repost! C'mon use the search button!
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If you're talking about the Buy.com thread, I've seen, posted, and repped the OP in that thread, and this is not a repost.
Also, you shouldn't vote "not a good price", when you actually mean...
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How does this compare to an m4? I really wanna upgrade my 120gb in my mbp.
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FYI: NewEgg also has the OCZ Agility3 240GB SSD for $150 AR. It is a faster drive for $10 more. I have one, and it is wicked fast. Link
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3-6 weeks allows you to cancel the order if/when the Samsung 830s get slashed in the meantime...
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I don't know about the 330 series, but the 320 series are 7mm with a black plastic square spacer that makes them standard sized. Ironically, screws are too long once the plastic thing is removed and...
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9mm. So far they fit my 4 laptops. My new Dell 101Z was a 7mm slot but the 9MM fit well without the rubber boot!
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To your latter point, you're absolutely correct. It wouldn't make sense to buy a more expensive SATA-III SSD if you could find a comparable SATA-II SSD because, in both cases, you'll be capped at...
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Should have placed an order, mine went from 3-5 weeks to an expected delivery on Friday! :D
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ooh snap I missed another great deal but with the M5Pro and 840 coming out any day now I'm hoping for more so that I can upgrade my old laptop and a great deal on the new arrivals so I can spruce up...
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Im debating returning my SanDisk to Amazon because of this. I havent benchmarked mine just yet though.
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Wow, crazy cheap for a high quality intel SSD. Got one to upgrade my 2007 iMac to breathe new life into it.
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super awesome deal.. i got a 530 series sometime ago and was debating between this and the 530 series and finally pulled the trigger on 530 series.. intel drives are great!
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She missed by 1 minute...
Edit: I mean Selma
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My machine will be reading and writing a lot of movie files. Files such as avi, mp4 etc are compressed. I read somewhere that certain drives are faster/slower when it comes to handling compressed...
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FP for sure, but I'm still waiting BF deals. In fact, I don't need those drives now.
Thanks, OP.
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amazon started charging tax in CA!
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