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    Crucial M4 120gb vs Intel 320 120gb vs Corsair Force 3 120gb

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JIC_E7, Dec 27, 2011.

  1. JIC_E7

    JIC_E7 Notebook Guru

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    Which of the three are better? If I buy one to use in an older laptop which has sata I or II, will the performance of the drive be capped?
    Overall which of the three has better performance/ reliability, keeping in mind they are all around the same price range?
    Take care
     
    JIC_E7, Dec 27, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Of those three, I would vote for the 128GB M4 and yes, the performance of the SATA3 drives will be capped in a SATA2 platform and all will be capped in a SATA1 platform.

    If you can get a 160GB Intel 320 Series SSD (to match a SATA2 system), I would bet on that for the best balance of performance/reliability.

    See:
    Intel SSD 320 Series SATA II Solid State Drive, Retail, 160GB at Memory Express


    ($149.99 after rebates).
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 27, 2011
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