OCZ to introduce affordable SSD

jmke · 29th June 2008, 11:08

We just heard that in the next few days OCZ plans to introduce a new line of very fast and affordable SSD drives in 32, 64 and 128 GB capacities. The 32GB drive is already listed in German e-tail for €149, the 64GB has a really attractive price of €229, while the big 128GB drive will set you back €399.99.

http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...182&Ite mid=1

29th June 2008, 11:54

Finally!

If these prices are true, I'm getting the 32GB one, to have the OS running off it.

geoffrey · 29th June 2008, 12:27

Better choice over WD Raptor?

jmke · 29th June 2008, 13:22

power usage: yes
noise: yes

performance: nope

29th June 2008, 17:11

Actually I think it is better over the Velociraptor, too.

If the quoted figures are true (read speed between 120 and 143MB/s, write speed between 80 to 93MB/s) the SSD exceeds the Velociraptor's average read speed (~ 102MB/s).

The average write speed of the Velociraptor is ~ 101Mb/s. However, this is not consistent, as the minimum write speed falls as low as 77MB/s. SSDs don't suffer from radial disk distance, so the OCZ's quoted figures will be consistently available.

An OS drive doesn't require large writes anyway. Combine that with the near instant access time of the SSD and you have a better OS drive than the VelociRaptor!

P.S. And it will cost you less to get this increase in performance.

29th June 2008, 11:08	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	OCZ to introduce affordable SSD We just heard that in the next few days OCZ plans to introduce a new line of very fast and affordable SSD drives in 32, 64 and 128 GB capacities. The 32GB drive is already listed in German e-tail for €149, the 64GB has a really attractive price of €229, while the big 128GB drive will set you back €399.99. http://www.fudzilla.com/index.php?op...182&Ite mid=1 __________________

29th June 2008, 12:27	#3
geoffrey [M] Reviewer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,127	Better choice over WD Raptor? __________________

29th June 2008, 13:22	#4
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,021	power usage: yes noise: yes performance: nope __________________

29th June 2008, 17:11	#5
Faiakes Posts: n/a	Actually I think it is better over the Velociraptor, too. If the quoted figures are true (read speed between 120 and 143MB/s, write speed between 80 to 93MB/s) the SSD exceeds the Velociraptor's average read speed (~ 102MB/s). The average write speed of the Velociraptor is ~ 101Mb/s. However, this is not consistent, as the minimum write speed falls as low as 77MB/s. SSDs don't suffer from radial disk distance, so the OCZ's quoted figures will be consistently available. An OS drive doesn't require large writes anyway. Combine that with the near instant access time of the SSD and you have a better OS drive than the VelociRaptor! P.S. And it will cost you less to get this increase in performance. Last edited by Faiakes : 29th June 2008 at 21:46.

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29th June 2008, 11:54	#2
Faiakes Posts: n/a	Finally! If these prices are true, I'm getting the 32GB one, to have the OS running off it.