SSD speed problem?

DMZ · 26 Sep 2012 at 18:59

I have a OCZ Vertex 2E (60GB) from 2010. It's rated for 285MB/s read and 275MB/s write.
It performs with 146MB/s read and 35MB/s write (sequential). Is it faulty or have I done something wrong setting it up? It's only got 6 weeks left on it's guarantee (2 years by EU law).

Thanks

DMZ · 26 Sep 2012 at 19:12

wazza300 said:
What programs did you bench it with?

I used AS SSD Benchmark

DMZ · 26 Sep 2012 at 19:34

Maybe but my Intel ports are on AHCI (for hot swapping from the front bay) and I like the SSD to be on IDE cos it boots quicker.

This wouldn't affect the results too badly though would it?

DMZ · 26 Sep 2012 at 22:39

Alrighty the Intel AHCI is faster in benchmarks:

So back to my query: is my drive faulty?

DMZ · 26 Sep 2012 at 23:16

wazza300 said:
You need to run atto...

So these numbers look much better. Very close to the quoted values. So all is well I guess :-)

And it runs better now too

DMZ · 27 Sep 2012 at 00:19

wazza300 said:
That's right for SATA2

There is a Marvel SATA III controller on the Mobo as well, but the drive isn't fast enough to take advantage of SATA III is it? I'd rather use the Intel controllers now that everything is working perfectly :-)

Thanks for all your help tonight!