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    Help deciding if its worth getting refurb ssd?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Espada, Apr 17, 2011.

  1. Espada

    Espada Notebook Evangelist

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    Okay So im trying to get the corsair v128 but everywhere is selling them for either $280+. Cept newegg but out of stock till july. So i looked in microcenter they have a few refurbished for $140. The only problem it has a 30day warranty :(. I asked microcenter if i include them they said no has to have at least 90day. Then i asked squaretrade they said they will have warranty on it. So ima be spending around $170 for the ssd with 2 year warranty on it. you guys think i should get it? or wait till july when it gets back in stock?
     
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  2. Phil

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    Why exactly do you want the V128? It's not a bad SSD but indilinx doesn't have the best track record.
     
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  3. Espada

    Espada Notebook Evangelist

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    oh well im using the 64gb one and i dont think its bad you got any other recommendations, and i noticed in charts thats its the has the lowest idle and load power consumption.
     
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  4. Phil

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    I suggest Kingston V+100 and Samsung 470. Both quite power efficient too.

    Kingston probably the most power efficient. The older Kingston V+ (SNV325/2) is a good choice too, probably a bit cheaper.

    PS. Corsair Nova V128 is not a bad drive either. I just read that Indilinx products don't have the best reliability rates. 30 day warranty doesn't look very promising either.
     
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  5. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Actually,

    The Kingston V+ 100 is the least power efficient drive out there (very aggressive power consumption - great for RAID setups though...).

    Also, very high WA factor too.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Apr 18, 2011
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    If you're going to get something crappy, why not just get new crap instead of refurbished crap. Kingston 128GB for $165 after rebate.
     
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    yea im probably going with the samsung, intel 320 or corsair v128. idk which to get right now.
     
    Espada, Apr 18, 2011
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    samsung 470 series is a good choice if you want it now,,otherwise corsair v128. I run a new samsung 470 series very impressive, no problems with it, Virsus scanner and other drive intensive applications complete very quickly. Buy new and get full manufacturers warranty.

    Cheers
    3Fees :)
     
    3Fees, Apr 21, 2011
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