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The performance oriented controller used by the Vertex 3 known as the SandForce SF-2281 includes support for the SATA 6Gb/s interface, while boasting read and write speeds of 500MB/s+, a mind blowing figure when compared to previous generation chips.
For now it appears solid state drives will continue to get faster, but not any cheaper. OCZ has set the list price for the Vertex 3 120GB version at $249, while the 240GB version will cost $499. Compared to the current Vertex 2 models - 120GB ($229) and 240GB ($429) - it translates in a small price premium for the smaller drive while the larger model is getting hit a bit harder for a noticeable performance increase.
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For now it appears solid state drives will continue to get faster, but not any cheaper. OCZ has set the list price for the Vertex 3 120GB version at $249, while the 240GB version will cost $499. Compared to the current Vertex 2 models - 120GB ($229) and 240GB ($429) - it translates in a small price premium for the smaller drive while the larger model is getting hit a bit harder for a noticeable performance increase.
Read the complete review.
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Um... I will probably use that much up really quickly. I often record gameplay with Fraps, and that gets to about 200 gigs or so an hour at 1080p. I will then compress the video and delete all of the old fraps files. Also, SSDs degrade as they get worn, so although it would still work, it would be a lot slower.
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StaffSteve said:
Um... I will probably use that much up really quickly. I often record gameplay with Fraps, and that gets to about 200 gigs or so an hour at 1080p. I will then compress the video and delete all of the old fraps files. Also, SSDs degrade as they get worn, so although it would still work, it would be a lot slower.The idea would be to save the 200 gigs of you pulling off headshots in 1080p on a secondary hard drive. Also have you heard of TRIM, it makes your last statement inaccurate.
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StaffSteve said:
Darrylp your question is here now...
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You mention a performance hit if used with SATA 2. Is the hit any worse than the factor of 2 in the interface speed? To ask another way, on a SATA 2 system, would the Vertex 3 drive perform as well as a Vertex 2?
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