KingFast 256GB F9 SSD Review

Storage/SSD by stefan @ 2015-10-05

The F9 256GB is another low-cost SSD product from KingFast, which pairs the Silicon Motion SM2246EN controller with Micron NAND MT29E1T08CUCBBH8-10:B and the cache is assured by the Samsung K4W2G1646E-BC11 DDR3 RAM (256MB). This model is able to follow the read performances of the Crucial BX100 250GB we have reviewed earlier, but falls behind in terms of writes.

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Packaging, A Closer Look

KingFast have recently introduced a new SSD series baptized F9, which are available in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB capacities. This model is incorporating the SM2246EN SATA 6Gb/s SSD controller which is ideally suited for both client SSDs as well as NAND-cache drives used in low-cost and performance-enhancing hybrid storage solutions. Our sample has arrived with the same packaging style as the F8 models, which comes with the product code name on the top side, the total storage capacity but also the supported SATA standard:

 

 

 

A small product description is also included on the back side of the top packaging layer:

 

 

 

Inside we will get to see an additional black cardboard enclosure:

 

 

 

The F9 SSD is stored inside a black foam material along with a small product manual:

 

 

 

As the manual is mentioning, the installation inside a desktop PC will require an additional adapter bracket, which is not included with the SSD:

 

 

 

The chassis of the SSD is made of aluminum and features a thin metallic top cover, which is held in four screws:

 

 

 

On the bottom area of the drive we will get to see a sticker with the factory code name, the serial number, but also the power rating:

 

 

 

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