SSD Drive?

Col_M · 15 Jan 2010 at 12:13

I'm still running the beta version of Win7 and will be upgrading to a retail version soon and thought I might as well get a SSD as I'm going to have to do a fresh install.

What's the best ~128Gb drive out there right now for a reasonable price (approx £200-£250)?

Lokai · 15 Jan 2010 at 12:19

Think you will struggle to get a 128GB SSD for £250, the crucials are pushing £300, my choice would be the intel X-25M but thats £350.

The kingstons are within budget but i really wouldnt recommend those or there is the 80gig Intel - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-004-IN&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=910

Col_M · 15 Jan 2010 at 14:00

Ok fair enough, have they gone up in price or are these a new generation of SSD? I seem to remember they weren't that expensive when I last looked. In that case I'll just have to spend more

Which ones are best for around £300-£350 then

The Intel looks a good deal as it's 160Gb and extra space is always handy!

hux · 15 Jan 2010 at 14:06

For price id say anything that uses the indilinx controller so the crucial m225 would be your best choice.

Just got one myself and you're in luck as they've just released the latest firmware which is important btw fixes a speed issue that plagued these and other indilinx drives.

For the money they're great.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-003-CR&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-001-CS&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-032-OC&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427

All have the indilinx controller and all have excellent performance.

Col_M · 15 Jan 2010 at 14:49

Cool thanks guys, I have a good idea now. Just need to see if OCUK is better than over here for prices on these

DIABLO · 15 Jan 2010 at 15:58

I would the 160GB intel and it is excellent. Widelt regarded as one of the best if not the best performer.

Anth · 15 Jan 2010 at 17:23

My recommendation would be an OCZ drive, containing an indilinx controller.

So I believe this will be the Vertex drives.

OCZ and Intel are basically the two driving forces behind the SSD technology at the moment.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-015-OC&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=1427

This is £289 at the moment, which is above your upper limit. But hopefully the NAND prices will drop again soon and this will fall back to the £250 region.