Which SSD is better?

[ipwn3r456]

Hey community,

I might get a SSD next week, and can't decide which one to get. Here's the links for the SSDs that i am interested:

240 GB Pyro se: http://www.frys.com/product/6887676?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

240 GB Pyro series: http://www.frys.com/product/6728125?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

240 GB Intel 520 SSD: http://www.frys.com/product/6983427?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

240 GB Corsair Force GT: http://www.frys.com/product/6935707?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

240 GB Corsair Force Series 3: http://www.frys.com/product/6887426?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

I can't get them online, have to go to stores to get them. Because I don't think my relative will buy it online. Which one is better for the price? Why or why not? And, is it enough to store my operating system, and my games?

 

[TheBigTroll]

I said on earlier that I can only get it on a store. Look at the beginning of the thread and see what I wrote.

sorry then...:/

 

[ipwn3r456]

sorry then...:/

Its all fine. Everybody makes mistakes. What do you think which SSD should I go for? Intel 520, Corsair Force GT, Corsair Force Series 3, or Samsung 830? Those are the only good ones on the store. Not getting the Pyro SSDs because I don't want to do those stupid rebates.

 

[rolli59]

Go with the Samsung if it is cheaper than the Intel and vise versa!

 

[ipwn3r456]

Go with the Samsung if it is cheaper than the Intel and vise versa!

Yeah I think I should. But after I read some articles about SSDs, theres something called sandforce controllers. What are those and what are they use for?

 

[fantastik250]

I checked my BIOS just now, and its on RAID mode. Becuase i am using 2 hard drives in RAID 0 right now. Theres only two choices for my SATA, AHCI and RAID. So i will delete the RAID array after I get my SSD, and put it back to AHCI mode for my SATA. But according to the link you give me, it also tells about IDE mode. Whats IDE mode in SATA?

IDE is for older hard drive because of the connection. Don't worry about it.

 

[ipwn3r456]

IDE is for older hard drive because of the connection. Don't worry about it.

Hey, whats sandforce controllers in SSDs? I read some articles about SSDs, and they talk about it. What is sandforce controllers and what are they use for?

 

[rolli59]

Yeah I think I should. But after I read some articles about SSDs, theres something called sandforce controllers. What are those and what are they use for?

Sandforce is a controller on the SSD for example Intel and Corsair, Samsung has their own controller.

 

[fantastik250]

Different brands have different controllers. It helps the SSD to function.

 

[ipwn3r456]

Different brands have different controllers. It helps the SSD to function.

How do you know which controllers are better? Don't really know about those stuff, sorry about that.

 

[rolli59]

They are all good in their way. Sandforce is known for a bug but Intel which has used it has not had it!

 

[ipwn3r456]

They are all good in their way. Sandforce is known for a bug but Intel which has used it has not had it!

Does it matters for the performance for the SSDs?

 

[rolli59]

Yes it does a little bit, each controller has its strong points but for a normal user it is not noticeable but measurable!

 

[ipwn3r456]

Yes it does a little bit, each controller has its strong points but for a normal user it is not noticeable but measurable!

Hey, I got another question. I read some articles about SSDs and see types of memory chips being used. What types of memory chips are there, and explain each of them? Thanks.

 

[rolli59]

Here you go http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ssd

 

[ipwn3r456]

Here you go http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ssd

So its either Flash memory-based (NAND flash) or DRAM based? Whats the difference between those two?

 

[rolli59]

It is different type NAND http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-storage-value,3184-6.html

 

[ipwn3r456]

It is different type NAND http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-storage-value,3184-6.html

Theres different type of NAND chips? Wikipedia didn't say that. What types are there?

 

[rolli59]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory

 

[ipwn3r456]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_memory

Wow, kinda complicated... What kind of memory is Intel 520, Corsair force series 3, Corsair force GT, and Samsung 830 using? Thanks.

 

[ipwn3r456]

So anymore comments or suggestions?

 

[fantastik250]

There are several websites that explain each part of an SSD, well as types,. You may want to go here www.thessdreview.com and go to SSD guides. Simple to read.

 

[rolli59]

Or Johnny's data base http://www.johnnylucky.org/data-storage/ssd-database.html

 

[ipwn3r456]

Thanks for the suggestions. I got another question. How good are the Intel's, Samsung's, and Corsair's warranty? All I know is that Intel provides 5 year warranty, Samsung is 3 years, and Corsair is 3 years also. But how good are their warranty?

 

[rolli59]

They will all honor their warranties and are all reputable companies, so good!

 

[ipwn3r456]

They will all honor their warranties and are all reputable companies, so good!

Ok last question. Which of the three brands have the least and the highest failure rate? Just wondering how reliability those SSDs are.