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    Which SSD should I get?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ash211, May 2, 2011.

  1. ash211

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    Intel 510 120gb for $250 - SATA 3
    Intel 320 160gb for $316 - SATA 2
     
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    I'm going to put it in an Alienware m14x which is Sata 3 capable so not sure if I should spend $80 more for a sata 2 just to get an extra 40gb of space. Kind of leaning toward the faster sata 3 510 just wondering if there is something I'm missing.
     
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    Is the c300 sata 3? I thought the c300 has problems with freezing and it doesn't clear out old files causing it to slow down or something???
     
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    Cloudfire (Really odd person)

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    Yeah i would get the 510 for shure if 120GB is enough :)
     
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    If the Intel 510 you are referring to is from buy.com, you can actually get it for $240 if you google for buy.com coupons.
     
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    C300 is SATA III. As far as I know the problems have been solved.
     
    Phil, May 3, 2011
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    The new C300 firmware is out. I updated today. No freezing yet.

    Didn't have much before but once a day or so and had to do a hard power off.

    Good drive. And I loved the price at $200.

    Perry
     
    pkincy, May 3, 2011
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    Pick intel unless you want to deal with frozen drives, stuttering issues, BSODs and firmware updates.

    I would pick 510 since your laptop is SATA 3 capable.


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    ramgen, May 4, 2011
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    Actually looking at hundreds of Newegg reviews Crucial does just as well as Intel in reliability.
     
    Phil, May 4, 2011
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