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iMac 2011 + Intel 510 SSD Performance
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Don't mean to be noob here but which alignment do you mean?
So what's up with the Intel 510 SSD performance?
Nobody seems to have a solution or solid information other than Aja testing.
All should use at least two different speed testing apps becaus maybe Aja has issues with intel 510 SSDs?
no worries ... I used several programs, also tested lots in win7 under bootcamp.
the results for intel 510 have been bad all the time.
for vertex3 now I just get great results, no matter which software.
aja is very simple and fast ... thats why I like it
the results for intel 510 have been bad all the time.
for vertex3 now I just get great results, no matter which software.
aja is very simple and fast ... thats why I like it
no worries ... [...]
for vertex3 now I just get great results, no matter which software.
aja is very simple and fast ... thats why I like it
yes worries look at your thread topic
there are people still interested i guess i am not the only one.
Apart from that it can't be possible that Vertex 3 are the only drives with a decent benchmark there is stil a lot we don't understand.
yes worries look at your thread topic
there are people still interested i guess i am not the only one.
??? so what exactly are you trying to say ???
I am willing to help ... no need to get impolite here.
Sandforce controller based drives have pretty aggressive GC in firmware and are seem to do fine without TRIM. Also, in the TRIM patch thread many Sandforce users report beachballs and problems with the patch, so I would not do it.
Intel 510 or Vertex 3?
Hi peregrines,
I am working with a local apple certified tech to add an SSD to my 2011 i7 iMac. I just bought the Intel 510 but after reading this thread I am thinking I should return it and buy the Vertex 3 Max IOPS to avoid the risk of installing an underperforming SSD -- I don't want to have to do this twice! Since your switch to the Vertex 3, have you heard of anyone getting their Intel 510 to work properly in the iMac? Do you think re-installing the OS on the Intel 510 would unlock the speed caps in the same manner as it did on the Vertex 3?
One thing I'm worried about with the OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS is the inability to update its drivers once it is installed in the iMac (Windows-only driver updates).
If anyone has seen or heard of the the Intel 510 working properly in the iMac, I'd love to hear about it.
Hi peregrines,
I am working with a local apple certified tech to add an SSD to my 2011 i7 iMac. I just bought the Intel 510 but after reading this thread I am thinking I should return it and buy the Vertex 3 Max IOPS to avoid the risk of installing an underperforming SSD -- I don't want to have to do this twice! Since your switch to the Vertex 3, have you heard of anyone getting their Intel 510 to work properly in the iMac? Do you think re-installing the OS on the Intel 510 would unlock the speed caps in the same manner as it did on the Vertex 3?
One thing I'm worried about with the OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS is the inability to update its drivers once it is installed in the iMac (Windows-only driver updates).
If anyone has seen or heard of the the Intel 510 working properly in the iMac, I'd love to hear about it.
Hi Guys,
I´m exactly in the same situation. Got a Intel 510 here waiting for my retailer to build it in. I have chosen intel for their good reliability. I´m thinking about now to either chose the vertex 3 or go back to the intel 320 which is still faster then the 510 in the Imac. Any new findings guys ?
Thanks
I´m exactly in the same situation. Got a Intel 510 here waiting for my retailer to build it in. I have chosen intel for their good reliability. I´m thinking about now to either chose the vertex 3 or go back to the intel 320 which is still faster then the 510 in the Imac. Any new findings guys ?
Thanks