2 x Kingston V series 64gb, or 1 x Intel x-25m 80Gb

Meds · 12 Jan 2010 at 13:47

Hi Guys,

Quick Question, would i be better off getting 2 x Kingston V Series 64GB drives and running them in Raid, as opposed to getting 1 x Intel X-25M 80gb.

Price wise they will be roughly the same, although with the kingston setup i would probably have about 40gb more space. But would the kingston setup be faster because of the RAID? Space is not really an issue as I think either of the 2 options should provide enough for my OS and programs.

This shall be used for my boot drive, using Windows 7.

Thanks in Advance

Meds

NeoVo · 12 Jan 2010 at 14:13

I was left with same decision, ended up going for the Intel X-25M 80GB, storage capacity isnt really going to be an issue, and the thought of the speed deteriating over time on the RAID due to lack of support for TRIM (at the moment) reinforced my decision.

Should be turning up today

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shadowscotland · 12 Jan 2010 at 16:39

the 64Gb kingstons are not very good - where as the intel is the best - easy decision.
If you ment 2x40Gb kingston's (and you'll be lucky to find one) it beats the intel

Meds · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:29

Thanks for the replies guys, I think in the end I will just go for the 80gb Intel drive as it will be less hassle. And I dont think 2 x 40gb will make a massivE difference, and the fact that thy hard to find

conuk · 12 Jan 2010 at 20:48

have just ordered the intel will see how it goes.

hoppyintheuk · 13 Jan 2010 at 19:51

Intel everytime if the pocket is full. :-)

roachyuk · 14 Jan 2010 at 11:51

so how much difference would i notice goin from normal drives to these is there that much thanks.

shadowscotland · 14 Jan 2010 at 21:41

kingston's are available again - I've some SLC on route but thought people might like to know

Dogfood09 · 15 Jan 2010 at 01:49

roachyuk said:
so how much difference would i notice goin from normal drives to these is there that much thanks.

i would like to know this aswell , i have a ST380811AS ATA Device seagate barracuda 80gb 7200rpm as my system drive

Maniacfest · 15 Jan 2010 at 10:06

Dogfood09 said:
i would like to know this aswell , i have a ST380811AS ATA Device seagate barracuda 80gb 7200rpm as my system drive

Basically things will load faster. The OS will not takes as long to boot, and games/applications will load faster as they can access the data quicker.

selven · 15 Jan 2010 at 16:19

The single drive, due to trim

Meds · 18 Jan 2010 at 00:11

I think I'm gonna take the plunge during the week and order a single 80gb intel. Would be greAt to test it as I intend to get th 160 gb one when I finally get round to buying a MacBook pro.

Meds · 19 Jan 2010 at 13:50

Finally took the plunge an hour ago and ordered the 80gb Intel SSD

Zarf · 19 Jan 2010 at 17:23

Good choice.

Until the next gen is released (Intel G3, Vertex 2, M300's etc) The Intel G2 drives represent best value.

humax · 19 Jan 2010 at 17:24

Zarf said:
Good choice.

Until the next gen is released (Intel G3, Vertex 2, M300's etc) The Intel G2 drives represent best value.

When is the Intel G3 coming out

1kiwi · 19 Jan 2010 at 17:26

Zarf said:
Good choice.

Until the next gen is released (Intel G3, Vertex 2, M300's etc) The Intel G2 drives represent best value.

Do you know when this will be ?

EDIT: Looks like late this year: http://www.fudzilla.com/content/view/16846/1/