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.
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Intel 320 SSD (X25-M G3 Postville Refresh) Released!
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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.
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?!?
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?!?
Read this review of the 320 where Anand describes the differences between the 320 and X25-M. I would get the 320.
Thanks weaselboy
And what would you buy between Intel 320 160gb and vertex2e 160gb???
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.Thanks weaselboy
And what would you buy between Intel 320 160gb and vertex2e 160gb???
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Thanks weaselboy
And what would you buy between Intel 320 160gb and vertex2e 160gb???
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!
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???
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???
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.
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.
So in a day to day usage the x25m is fine right?!?Also according to prices...i can save 80$....and it's not bad...
Intel claims to have made reliability improvements with the 320. How to quantify that in dollars I do not know. That said, there are many many happy users on here with the X25-M and you will not go wrong using it.
Did you use trim enabler???
Is it good an x25m for 170$ used or 220$ new?!?
Ps i heard your advices...i've just bought an Intel 320 160gb
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Did you use trim enabler???
Is it good an x25m for 170$ used or 220$ new?!?
Ps i heard your advices...i've just bought an Intel 320 160gb
Good luck with it. I should have a 320 300GB here early next week.
intel 320 160gb ssd on a macbook pro 13 i5 4gb ram
Simply amazing...blazing fast...thanks everybody
Simply amazing...blazing fast...thanks everybody
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!
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!
Thanks! I have the 2010 MBP so i dont think i can take advantage of SataIII
anyone using the 320's built in 128bit AES encryption?
http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325201.pdf
http://download.intel.com/design/flash/nand/325201.pdf