Build Advice Best SSD for £200?

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  1. dave99

    dave99 What's a Dremel?

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    I have unexpectedly been given an extra £200 for my build. I plan to use this for an SSD. Which one would you buy?
     
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    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    Nothing is as fast as the Vertex 3.
     
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    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    except the ibis and revo drives. also, theres a 60 quid premium on the vertex 3 over the vertex 2 which is bleedin scandalous if you ask me.

    get a c300 if you want bang per buck, or a vertex 3 if you really need the extra 2 seconds it'll save you
     
  7. Ph4ZeD

    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    All those drives are is the Vertex 2 in RAID configurations, which knocks out TRIM, *and* you have to use a PCI-E slot. Why are you shocked that a drive thats nearly twice as fast commands a price premium?
     
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    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    because in real world use, it will be hardly noticeable. i'd wait till the rest bring out their versions and save a fortune personally, or just buy a c300 like i said earlier.

    the price of SSD's are supposed to be coming down, not going up! if you look at graphics cards for example, when a new 'fastest card ever' comes out, it is usually a similar price to the last 'fastest card ever' even though it is usually much quicker.

    the only thing that has changed with the vertex 3 is the controller so why would it be so much more? it won't cost any more to produce....it's probably cheaper due to having the manufacturing process already in place
     
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    dave99 What's a Dremel?

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    I am confused. Yet again.:blush:
     
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    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    Just ignore him. He's raging because he wants ultra cheap SSDs tomorrow and its not happening.

    The Vertex 3 120GB is the fastest SSD bar none and all the previews/reviews across the internet agree with me.
     
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    dave99 What's a Dremel?

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    So I should stretch my budget and get that?
     
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    dave99 What's a Dremel?

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    Will it work well on an Asus p8p67? I have read that you need an extra card?
     
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    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    Its not me who wants an SSD???? I am just trying to give advice. It's up to the OP whether he wants to take it or not surely.

    there are arguments for and against any purchase, but it's better to hear both sides before committing. I would have thought thats what forums were for! Sometimes, bleeding edge tech isn't the way to go, not only because of the price premium you inevitably have to shoulder, but as Sandy Bridge just showed, reliability issues too.
     
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    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    it'll work fine on a P8P67 as it has 4 6gb SATA ports
     
  15. dave99

    dave99 What's a Dremel?

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    I love you all. Let's not argue. I just want advice.:D
     
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    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    I'm trying dave....honest :D
    I think someone ate a grumpy burger for tea tonight
     
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    dave99 What's a Dremel?

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    ROFL:hehe:
     
  18. Ph4ZeD

    Ph4ZeD What's a Dremel?

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    I'm like this all the time.


    ;)
     
  19. Fingers66

    Fingers66 Kiwi in London

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    ^ this. He is. :D
     
  20. sonicgroove

    sonicgroove Radical Atheist

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    well i'm quite new here and am yet to get to know the 'personalities' so if i offend, sorry.
     

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