120g SSD, 2 choices plz help me decide!

[tdkelley]

Hello all!

So there is absolutely an overwhelming amount of information on SSD's now, which I have done my best at self-educating. I am going to be making my first purchase to go with my SandyBridge system I make a few months ago. I have it narrowed down to 2 drives.

Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148442

OR

Corsair Force Series GT CSSD-F120GBGT-BK http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233191


They are within $10 bucks of each other so price isn't really a factor.

Sandforce vs M4?

Like everyone else, OS and a few games, mostly League of Legends and Battlefield 3. Have bought from both brands in the past (had good luck with both)

No video editing, just want speed and stability to break me into this new era of speed! I know these posts come up alot, but with the prices so equal online this might help other who are looking at these 2 as well!

Thanks in advance, this community has always been so helpful!

 

[dmize1]

Thanks for the reply JL... one last question and I'll leave you alone

Are you suggesting that I will only see a marginal perf boost using the Intel SR in general or there is little difference using intel SR vs using a dedicated SSD?

Thanks for the info, I've been out of the tech loop for a bit.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

Yes, a 60GB or larger dedicated ssd that has Windows 7 and applications installed on it will perform better than an ssd used as a cache. The actual difference in performance will vary depending on individual pc configuration and how the pc is used.

When Intel originally developed SRT it was designed to be used with a 10 or 20 GB ssd that cost about $100.00 (Intel M11 ssd). It was meant for clients who could not afford a larger capacity ssd. It was a compromise. When the price of ssd's dropped the situation changed.

 

[tdkelley]

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[Maziar]

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