Samsung 840 Evo RAPID vs 840 Pro

[Nada190]

Which one should I get?

840 Evo with RAPID is faster right?

Also which SSD is the newer model?

 

[zentrope]

You might have missed this article from Tom's

Here you go http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-840-evo-review-1tb-ssd,3567.html

Evo is a newer model..

I have a 840 Pro and it's performance is actually faster than Evo but it's a bit costlier as well...

You will not find much of a difference performance wise...I would say save your money and get an Evo!

 

[photonboy]

EVO. Agreed.

However, much of the info I've found about Rapid Mode suggests it doesn't make much difference in REAL WORLD usage.

120GB is plenty for most users as the main drive for Windows/Apps if you have games, downloads etc on another drive like a 2TB HDD.

For people with LAPTOPS I've been recommending the Seagate SSHD's if they have only one bay and need more than 120GB (closer to 90GB after overprovisioning).

Samsung 840 Pro/Evo setup:

1. BIOS to AHCI
2. Install SSD (and Windows if main drive, or CLONE)
3. Install Samsung Magician, overprovision, update firmware, benchmark
4. Uninstall Samsung Magician as a window pops up on boot (hopefully sorted next version)

Other:
- cloning a drive in IDE mode (BIOS) to an SSD can prevent bootup. There are workarounds.
- a few motherboards have SSD issues, in some cases a BIOS update can fix this (mostly older ones)
- for best performance make sure to use your best SATA 6gbps controller (Intel is best)