New OCZ SandForce SSD's - Cheap!

[simplymuzik3]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/ocz-debuts-sandforce-driven-onyx-2-ssds-priced-as-low-as-1-58/


Now I don't know what to get - either one of these, a vertex 2, or wait for Intel G3. Decisions, decisions.....

I realize that the prices aren't super cheap (if you live in the US), but if you live in Canada where our prices suck, this could actually be a good deal!

[leftPCbehind209]

If I use the 120gb as my boot drive w/ apps only, when I install Vmware Fusion and Windows 7, do I install it to the same drive? If so, how much space should I allocate?

[Hellhammer]

If I use the 120gb as my boot drive w/ apps only, when I install Vmware Fusion and Windows 7, do I install it to the same drive? If so, how much space should I allocate?

You can install it to the SSD or HD, it's up to you

[SpookyLars]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/28/ocz-debuts-sandforce-driven-onyx-2-ssds-priced-as-low-as-1-58/

Now I don't know what to get - either one of these, a vertex 2, or wait for Intel G3. Decisions, decisions.....

OCZ Onyx 2 has only up to 10,000 random write IOPS. It seems that Vertex 2 is a better choice.

[alphaod]

OCZ Onyx 2 has only up to 10,000 random write IOPS. It seems that Vertex 2 is a better choice.

It's all firmware. And most of the time it won't make a difference.

[Honumaui]

OCZ Onyx 2 has only up to 10,000 random write IOPS. It seems that Vertex 2 is a better choice.

its a value based drive ? so yeah for performance the vertex 2 will be better in their lineup ? :)

real world ? hard to say but price wise this is good news I say :) I will be getting two 120 when they come out maybe ?

[alphaod]

BTW the 120GB Vertex 2 is only $240 at the moment, so that's a good deal as well.

[simplymuzik3]

BTW the 120GB Vertex 2 is only $240 at the moment, so that's a good deal as well.

If only it was that cheap in Canada. It's $270 (that's with the $30 MIR on Newegg).

[VirtualRain]

If only it was that cheap in Canada. It's $270 (that's with the $30 MIR on Newegg).

$209 after MIR... http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=53309&vpn=OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1030

[simplymuzik3]

$209 after MIR... http://ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=53309&vpn=OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G&manufacture=OCZ%20Technology&promoid=1030

THANK YOU! I have been looking for cheap prices. Now I don't know if I should wait for Intel G3's or not :o

[Hellhammer]

THANK YOU! I have been looking for cheap prices. Now I don't know if I should wait for Intel G3's or not :o

There is some rumors about Intel G3 being delayed

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1022095

[Transporteur]

What's the point of waiting for the G3 anyway?

I mean it's still SATA II, so no improvements in sequential speeds over other drives that are available now. Or are the random speeds and IOOPS going to be completely insane with the new G3?

[simplymuzik3]

There is some rumors about Intel G3 being delayed

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1022095

Yeah I saw that earlier, but there's nothing out yet to show what kind of controllers they will use, is there? The will most likely double capacity as well, for the same price.

I think buying a Vertex 2 for now would be a good choice - you will have ~5 months before the Intels hit the market (maybe even more if they are delayed). It's better to enjoy something right now instead of waiting around for something that hasn't even come out yet (*hint* lightpeak :rolleyes:)

[Loa]

THANK YOU! I have been looking for cheap prices. Now I don't know if I should wait for Intel G3's or not :o

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