Today Only 17/11/2012- 19/11/2012 - Samsung 840 series 250GB SSD + Thrustmaster T500 RS

[Andrew Moore]

Hello

This weekend we have two fantastic offers. We have the replacement drive the the awesome Samsung 830 series, the 840 in 250GB format with a tasty £20 inc VAT off! We also have the Thrustmaster T500 RS Steering Wheel with a cool £60 off making these deals some of the best value around!

Check them out

Samsung 250GB SSD 840 SATA 6Gb/s Basic - (MZ-7TD250BW) @ £139.98 inc VAT

The Samsung SSD840 is a high performance SSD designed for power users. Capable of delivering up to 98,000 IOPS Random Read Speed and 540MB/s Sequential Read speed, it is an SSD of unrivaled high performance. Even better, the advanced MDX controller delivers these speeds regardless of data type, unlike some competing controllers that greatly favor compressible data.

• Capacity: 250GB
• Sequential Read: 540MB/s
• Sequential Write: 250MB/s
• Random Read (QD32, 4KB): 96,000 IOPS
• Random Write (QD32, 4KB): 62,000 IOPS
• Random Read (QD1, 4KB): 7,900 IOPS
• Random Write (QD1, 4KB): 29,000 IOPS
• Warranty: 3 Year

Was £159.98 Inc. VAT

Only £139.98 inc VAT.

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Thrustmaster T500 RS Simulator Racing Wheel for PS3 & PC (Licensed for Gran Turismo 5) @ £299.99 inc VAT

H.E.A.R.T. HALLEFFECT ACCURATE TECHNOLOGY™” is the name of the new technology developed by Thrustmaster to reproduce movements made on a product in games. It relies on magnetic – and not mechanical – 3D (HallEffect) sensors, placed in different locations according to the product in question. The precision made possible by the use of this technology is significantly higher than that provided by standard technologies. Another advantage of this system: by eliminating all friction, it guarantees zero mechanical wear, for permanent precision that won’t decrease over time. The level of precision is also enhanced by the absence of any dead zones: even the slightest movement made by the player results in a reaction. Actions in games are therefore more linear, smoother and without any untimely jolts.

- Authentic wheel: 30cm (12”) in diameter with brushed metal central spokes
- Authentic sequential gearshift levers: crafted of brushed metal, attached to the base (so they don’t move with the wheel)
- 17cm in height (for instant access along 1080°)
- Precision, Force Feedback & realistic angle of rotation
- New H.E.A.R.T Hall Effect AccuRate Technology™ on the wheel’s steering:
- Ultra-precise wheel, with 16-bit resolution (65536 values on the steering)!
- Precision that won’t decrease over time (contactless magnetic sensor)
- Force Feedback with industrial motor (Torque 150mNm, 3000rpm, 65W, Ø 52mm/2”)
- Super-powerful, quick responding Force Feedback mechanism
- Rigid motorized stopper, no matter what angle of rotation you select
- Mechanism with large dual belts (fluid and smooth action)
- Angle of rotation adjustable up to 1080° (3 full turns)!
- Realistic pedal set
- Unique design with your choice of 2 positions:
- Floor-mounted position (F1-style)
- Suspended position (GT-style)
- 100% metal, for optimal stability, weight (more than 7 kgs) and resistance
- 3 100% adjustable pedals (spacing between the pedals/height)
- Brake pedal with reinforced and adjustable resistance (included and removable “Realistic Brake” mod)
- Included metal footrest with non-slip grating texture

Was £359.99 Inc. VAT

Only £299.99 inc VAT.

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[ozzymundo]

Very tempted by that SSD price...

 

[RetrogamerX]

Very tempted by that SSD price...

I was thinking the same, but the write speed isn't the greatest. Even though you shouldn't write to a ssd. Well you can be ssd life would be shortened.

 

[Andrew Moore]

I was thinking the same, but the write speed isn't the greatest. Even though you shouldn't write to a ssd. Well you can be ssd life would be shortened.

Look at the M4 and how that was such a great drive... This is essentially the same idea but quicker again.

Sandforce 500MB/s writes mean nothing. Its all "max" and not consistent so dont let the writes put you off, this is a blazing drive.

 

[Kenai]

I thought the 840 Pro was the 'proper' 830 replacement?

The regular 840, seems to be slower than the 830?

 

[the1gooner]

I was thinking the same, but the write speed isn't the greatest. Even though you shouldn't write to a ssd. Well you can be ssd life would be shortened.

That doesn't really make much sense.

Sequential writes are not the highest but it's random read/writes that matters more for most systems and this drive performs great in that respect.

 

[Andrew Moore]

I thought the 840 Pro was the 'proper' 830 replacement?

The regular 840, seems to be slower than the 830?

Different controller so the way the data is handled is different. As such the 840 is still marginally quicker than the 830 even if on paper it looks slower. The 840 Pro is just in a completely different league.

 

[RetrogamerX]

Look at the M4 and how that was such a great drive... This is essentially the same idea but quicker again.

Sandforce 500MB/s writes mean nothing. Its all "max" and not consistent so dont let the writes put you off, this is a blazing drive.

Oh ok. I thought write speeds matter?

 

[bulldog147]

write speed isn't that important these days.