OCZ SSD RevoDrive X4 3 Series PCIe

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Pros:

Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities, Excellent sequential read and write speeds, Virtualized Controller Architecture (VCA) 2.0 offers enterpriseclass features, PCIExpress 2.0 x4 interface, Bootable as a directattach device, Supports TRIM, SCSI
Blistering fast speeds, Easy installation.
The fastest solid state drive we have tested to date!, 996MB/s read and 903MB/s write in ATTO, VCA 2.0 really adds alot (TRIM, NCQ, SMART), Bootable.

Cons:

TRIM and SCSI unmap are not currently supported by Windows 7, Considerably slower with incompressible data, Asynchronous NAND flash, Pricey
Needs drivers to work, Rel world performance gains depends on workload

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Last revision on August 13, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Available in 120GB, 240GB and 480GB capacities, Excellent sequential read and write speeds, Virtualized Controller Architecture (VCA) 2.0 offers enterpriseclass features, PCIExpress 2.0 x4 interface, Bootable as a directattach device, Supports TRIM, SCSI
Blistering fast speeds, Easy installation
The fastest solid state drive we have tested to date!, 996MB/s read and 903MB/s write in ATTO, VCA 2.0 really adds alot (TRIM, NCQ, SMART), Bootable

Reviewers Didn't Like

TRIM and SCSI unmap are not currently supported by Windows 7, Considerably slower with incompressible data, Asynchronous NAND flash, Pricey
Needs drivers to work, Rel world performance gains depends on workload

Expert reviews and ratings

OCZ has pushed the boundaries on performance with their RevoDrive units, but they certainly aren't for everyone. The performance potential of these units is incredible, but you have to remember that you'll need an extra PCIe 4x slot - and they...

By BCCHardware on May 29, 2012

While PC enthusiasts go gaga over the latest consumer grade SATA III SSDs, when it comes to bleeding edge performance there is another type of SSD that is in a different league all together. PCIe drives reign supreme when it comes to SSD performance,...

By Tbreak.com on February 09, 2012

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OCZ has always been at the forefront of solid state drive technology and the RevoDrive is just one of the many products in their arsenal. Since the original version of the drive was released OCZ has showed us speeds we could never get on an ordinary...

By ThinkComputers on October 26, 2011

OCZ's RevoDrive 3 SSD is not for the average consumer or the enthusiast on a budget. However, for the power user who regularly pushes their PC to its limits, it may just be what the doctor ordered. The RevoDrive 3 combines a PCIe interface with not...

By CDRLabs on April 10, 2012

Designed with multimedia designers in mind, the RevoDrive 3 SSD Series is a storage solution for intensive workstation applications with maximum performance and a feature-set based on OCZ's proprietary Virtualized Controller Architecture 2.0 (VCA)...

By CDRinfo on April 08, 2012

At the beginning of this year we looked at the RevoDrive X2 and was blown away by its blistering speed. And here we are today, less than a year later with the RevoDrive 3, again raising the bar for PCI-e solid state drives and doing so with two...

By OverClock Intelligence Agency on December 05, 2011

While the RevoDrive 3 series is not going to fit into everyone's budget, it is simply one of the best storage options on the market, consumer or otherwise. The strong performance of the unit is of course driven by the dual SF-2281 controllers that...

By Neoseeker on October 04, 2011