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Intel 320 SSD (X25-M G3 Postville Refresh) Released!

From my limited understanding, on some SSDs (not sure if this includes the new Intel models or not) instead of going with smaller capacity chips for the lower capacity SSDs, they go with fewer chips overall. Fewer chips means less throughput and lower speeds.
 
Yes on the above.

The lower capacity 320's and other SSDs have fewer channels, just like the x25-v(alue) did when compared to the x25-m(ainstream).

So the 40 GB 320 will have a lower write speed than the 80 GB, etc.
 
So...i'm to' buy an Intel ssd...i would go for a 160gb

But i have a question...

Better this one (25nm) or the x25m (34nm)???

Intel 320 160gb = 300$
Intel x25m 160gb = 220$new or 170$ used

What should i buy?!?
 
AndrewLupin said:
So...i'm to' buy an Intel ssd...i would go for a 160gb

But i have a question...

Better this one (25nm) or the x25m (34nm)???

Intel 320 160gb = 300$
Intel x25m 160gb = 220$new or 170$ used

What should i buy?!?
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Read this review of the 320 where Anand describes the differences between the 320 and X25-M. I would get the 320.
 
AndrewLupin said:
Thanks weaselboy

And what would you buy between Intel 320 160gb and vertex2e 160gb???

🙂
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I would also recommend the Intel 320, as it has great security features and power loss protection. The speeds are great for SATA II and the general reliability of Intel SSDs is very high, especially compared to OCZ. The X-25 G2 has lower write speeds compared to the 320, but it's still a great SSD.
 
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AndrewLupin said:
Thanks weaselboy

And what would you buy between Intel 320 160gb and vertex2e 160gb???

🙂
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INTEL 320! It is more reliable and has a better track record.

I debated on this for a while before I bought my Intel 320 SSD. I'll take better function and reliability any day!
 
Jakerz said:
INTEL 320! It is more reliable and has a better track record.

I debated on this for a while before I bought my Intel 320 SSD. I'll take better function and reliability any day!
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+1

Reliability info from Anandtech review.

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Thanks guys

When i read ssd's benchs i find interesting Random read...it's that make our os' running faster.isnt it???

Comparing x25m and 320 the difference is just 4k iops it's so deep the difference???
 
AndrewLupin said:
When i read ssd's benchs i find interesting Random read...it's that make our os' running faster.isnt it???
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In general, yes, this is correct for normal day to day usage.

AndrewLupin said:
Comparing x25m and 320 the difference is just 4k iops it's so deep the difference???
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Small differences in any of these tests are not going to be perceptible when using the SSD installed in your computer. I think people obsess a little too much over some of these synthetic benchmarks. 🙂
 
Weaselboy said:
In general, yes, this is correct for normal day to day usage.



Small differences in any of these tests are not going to be perceptible when using the SSD installed in your computer. I think people obsess a little too much over some of these synthetic benchmarks. 🙂
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So in a day to day usage the x25m is fine right?!?Also according to prices...i can save 80$....and it's not bad...
 
AndrewLupin said:
So in a day to day usage the x25m is fine right?!?Also according to prices...i can save 80$....and it's not bad...
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Intel claims to have made reliability improvements with the 320. How to quantify that in dollars I do not know. That said, there are many many happy users on here with the X25-M and you will not go wrong using it.
 
Another happy 160G Intel 320 owner......
Cloned with superduper,
Dropped in the drive,
All smooth and snappy.....
No issues.....

sweet.......
 
well, I just ordered the 120G version of the G3 for $209 from the *egg. I though the $/GB of 1.74 was pretty good. The 160GB would have been $2/GB


Now, to wait for my 15" 2.2 hi-res AG to ship.
 
Hydrocity said:
Any more reviews on this?

I am thinking about buying one. 2010 MBP
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If you have the money, I would strongly encourage it.
Go with the 320 series SSD or the 510 series SSD...

The 510's have lower capacity but are extremely fast - so long as you have the SATA-III connection. (the latest macbook pros do). However, going with the 510 is going to make you lose 50GB of space.... so be careful! 🙂
 
dinjin201 said:
If you have the money, I would strongly encourage it.
Go with the 320 series SSD or the 510 series SSD...

The 510's have lower capacity but are extremely fast - so long as you have the SATA-III connection. (the latest macbook pros do). However, going with the 510 is going to make you lose 50GB of space.... so be careful! 🙂
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Thanks! I have the 2010 MBP so i dont think i can take advantage of SataIII
 
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