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SSDs with TRIM Support

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:20:54 +0000

I’m looking to get a new SSD for my laptop when Windows 7 comes out, and I just read a review on Newegg warning about a drive not supporting Win7’s TRIM feature. A Google search gave me the basics on TRIM, but how important is it, really? I’m having trouble finding which drives support it and ...

willsmith posted 13 hours ago from maximumpc.com

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OCZ to unveil USB 3.0 solid state drive at CES 2010

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:57:00 +0000

There just seem to be no stopping OCZ Technology when it comes to solid-state drive development. The company recently expanded their already impressive lineup with the 3.5-inch Colossus series, and touted a new and improved generation of drives based on controllers from startup SandForce. Now ...

juliofranco posted 19 hours ago from techspot.com

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OCZ Agility 60GB SSD (SLC) Review

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:13:07 +0000

The OCZ Agility EX 60GB drive we are looking at today runs about $400 so they are pricey drives. That works out to $6.67 per Gigabyte of storage which is expensive compared to ordinary platter drives. Take your run of the mill 500GB platter drive which can easily be found for about $59.99 for a ...

revHardware posted 28 hours ago from revhardware.com

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OCZ Agility 60GB SSD (SLC)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:19:37 +0000

OCZ has stepped into the Single Level Cell SSD market and has an Agility 60GB SSD that provides blazing speed and 10 times the longevity of MLC SSD's. Expect fast very fast.

Overclockers Club news Feed found this 46 hours ago on bjorn3d.com

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Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drive

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:04:19 +0000

In our pursuit for better performance in our computer systems, we've seen some amazing technological advancements, and most are often quickly adopted and become the new norm. But it is the hard drive that has remained the bottleneck in our PC setups, largely the same technology for the past ...

DarkVision Hardware Articles and Review from around the ... found this 45 hours ago on pureoverclock.com

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OCZ Releases 1TB Colossus 3.5" SSD, Makes Your Puny SSD Cry

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:00:12 +0000

There's no way around it - if SSDs are to eventually replace mechanical hard drives, manufacturers have to find a way to increase capacity at a reasonable cost. So far, every SSD vendor has failed on both accounts, which is why we're excited to see OCZ release a 1TB SSD . Also available in ...

willsmith posted 2 days ago from maximumpc.com

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Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Solid State Drive

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:27:48 +0000

With Intel's second generation controller and 34nm MLC NAND flash memory, many might argue the internals are the best presently on the market. The read performance is definitely impressive, while the write performance will leave something to be desired. Once you see the price you may be ...

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Comparatif 12 SSD : Introduction

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:16:02 +0000

Le SSD est sûrement l'avenir du stockage, même si pour le moment, les prix sont élevés et la technologie pas toujours au point. L'offre se multiplie à vitesse grand V, et c'est pour cela que nous ouvrons un nouveau comparatif portant sur ce nouveau moyen de stockage. Comme toujours, ce ...

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Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Desktop Bundle Review (with RAID!)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:36:32 +0000

Today we review not one but two of the new Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drives. Built on the excellent Intel SSD controller, these drives should perform well as compared to other low-cost offerings. We also tested a pair of them in RAID in an attempt to compete with Intel's 80GB offering. ...

The Mother Board found this 3 days ago on pcper.com

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OCZ Technology and SandForce Team Up for New SSDs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:08:22 +0000

OCZ Technology Group today announced its collaboration with SandForce on OCZ’s next generation of mainstream and enterprise solid state drives (SSDs). Based on the highly-anticipated SandForce SSD Processor family, OCZ’s new line of SSDs will be the pinnacle of storage options.

ar31an posted 3 days ago from tech3d.net

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[Phoronix] SilverStone Raven RV02 Review

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:49:27 +0000

Earlier this year we reviewed the SilverStone Raven RV01 and loved this high-end computer chassis. We did not think it was quite superior to the SilverStone Temjin TJ10 that has been our favorite for years, but now SilverStone is out with the Raven RV02. Are there enough improvements in ...

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[Phoronix] OCZ Agility EX 60GB SSD Review

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:52:16 +0000

Back in August we reviewed the OCZ Agility SATA 2.0 SSD , which we found to be a reputable solid-state drive that offered nice performance under Linux. However, a step up from the Agility series is the Agility EX line. The OCZ Agility EX is designed to offer maximum performance with its ...

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AMP Launches SaberTooth S4 SSDs for Eee PCs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:28:00 +0000

AMP SaberTooth S4 SATA mini PCIe SSD Active Media Products (AMP) has unveiled the SaberTooth S4 series of SATA mini PCIe SSDs, adding on to its family of Half/Mini PCIe SSDs for netbooks. Measuring 70 x 32mm, the SSD features a Jmicron JMF602B controller and is based on MLC NAND flash for ...

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Crucial M225 256GB Solid State Drive Review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

When it comes to Solid State Drives (SSD’s), it seems like many of the offerings available are from companies known for memory, not storage. This is because unlike traditional hard drives SSD’s have no moving parts and use NAND memory chips. So you would expect a company like Crucial to have a ...

Reviews found this 11 days ago on thinkcomputers.org

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Kingston SSDNow V 40GB Boot Drive SSD SNV125-S2/40GB

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:33:32 +0000

For years, Kingston has sold system memory upgrade kits to help boost personal computer performance. Installing RAM is a simple process, and it usually helped speed up an old PC. Yet, because the processor and memory both operate at level much faster than the average hard disk, the real ...

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Kamazo 2 SATA: Scythe EU GmbH

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:14:49 +0000

Kamazo 2 IDE & SATA Kamazo 2 is available in two different series. These differ in the ability to connect the hard drive. Depending on the interface of your hard drive it is possible to choose between IDE or SATA version Hard Disk via USB Kamazo 2 is a safe aluminum case for transport ...

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Intel to launch low-cost 40GB SSD, new enterprise lineup

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:49:00 +0000

Intel plans to release a $120 40GB SSD, which the company hopes will be adopted as a boot drive in servers, or potentially used in low-end laptops and netbooks. Intel is also working a new line of enterprise-class SSDs including models that are 50GB, 100GB, and 200GB in capacity. The new series ...

juliofranco posted 9 days ago from techspot.com

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OCZ to use SandForce controllers on future SSDs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:20:00 +0000

OCZ Technology is fast becoming a dominant force in the solid-state drive market. Over the past year or so the company has released nearly a dozen different series, targeting home and enterprise users at competitive price points, and usually receiving high marks on reviews. Now, showing its ...

juliofranco posted 9 days ago from techspot.com

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New OCZ SSDs to include SandForce controllers

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:13:21 +0000

OCZ will soon start treading new ground in the solid-state drive world. The company has teased a brand new line of drives based on controllers from little-known startup SandForce. While OCZ is keeping specs under lid for now—more details will follow in the weeks leading up to the Consumer ...

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Cooler Master Storm Sniper Black Edition Case

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:50:22 +0000

Today we will be looking at the Black Edition Sniper from Cooler Master. The new and improved Sniper Black Edition includes all the features and functionality of the original Sniper, and raises the bar by including an all-black interior coating, full 2.5” SSD support and three huge Storm ...

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