Yet another "which SSD" thread!

Seaneh · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:17

Hey there,

I'm looking for a SSD - mainly to increase boot times and I'd also like a nice high number in my Windows Experience Index.

I've currently got a Rampage II Extreme motherboard, which I understand is only SATA II compatible. I am probably going to go for a 120/128gb SSD, simply so I can have a couple of games on there as well as W7. I'm currently torn between an Intel 320 (shiny free game!) and from what I've read, the other option seems to be a OCZ Vortex 2E.
Price wise they seem very similar, are there any big pros/cons with either or would both do a pretty good job?

Thanks in advance!

mraerosmith1981 · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:38

Intel all the way, or the new crucials

Emphacy · 26 Apr 2011 at 18:58

Intel SSD's are ridiculously expensive.
I've been meaning to get one as well, and i'm looking at this one currently. It gets good reviews as far as I can tell.

Nameless_87 · 26 Apr 2011 at 19:14

The new 320 Series are not expensive, they are about the same price as the Vertex SSDs. Also Intel are known for their stability, while I heard lots of complaints from people who bought the Vertex 2E. One guy on this forum had his Vertex fail 3 times after RMAing everytime!