Sandforce 2281 still problematic?

[ByteJuggler]

Hello peeps,

Been a while so I'm out of touch somewhat. I've been looking around SSD's lately as I'm wanting to upgrade (still using Raptors well they've done me very well for very long ) but am aware of issues with some Sandforce based SSD's. Can someone clarify whether this is still and issue and whether I'd be better to stick with non-Sandforce based SSD's or whether the issues have been satisfactorily resolved? (I see there's a special on at the moment for MXT Mach Xtreme drives which is Sandforce based...?)

Thanks in advance!

 

[555BUK]

I personally wouldn't trust them after having a Vertex 3 fail within 7 days. It does make you wonder why OCZ dropped Sandforce from their Vertex 4 range.

 

[sithlord]

Also, why buy a drive that only hits its top speeds on compressible files, get one thats fast with any type of file.