SSD "which controller?" list - Page 4

downforce · 14th January 2010, 2:04 PM

Just got an email about new SSD/Memory available in Aus ... A-RAM.

One of their SSD series uses the Barefoot controller (PRO) and the 64GB (ARSSD64GBP) is about $50 cheaper than the G.Skill Falcon and the 128GB (ARSSD28GBP) is about a $100!

ozdavo · 15th January 2010, 1:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by downforce

Just got an email about new SSD/Memory available in Aus ... A-RAM.

One of their SSD series uses the Barefoot controller (PRO) and the 64GB (ARSSD64GBP) is about $50 cheaper than the G.Skill Falcon and the 128GB (ARSSD28GBP) is about a $100!

Keen to see a review on these, little 32GB version from $132, 64GB version from $215 & the 128GB version from $372 according to staticeice, and according to the website, all show max speed up to 240Mb/s read 140Mb/s write.

Smegger · 16th January 2010, 11:54 AM

i have a little info on the A-Ram drives -

Alpha- Intel series 34nm

PRO- Intel series 34nm

ULTRA- SAMSUNG

Click to view full size!

downforce · 16th January 2010, 2:05 PM

Their website says the ULTRA is Samsung but not reference to Pro and Alpha.

For that sorta pricing I'm almost tempted to upgrade to 128GB and put my Falcon into my laptop!

Metallurgist · 18th January 2010, 2:33 PM

I just noticed these A-ram drives.. What's the catch? Why are they so cheap? lol

downforce · 18th January 2010, 3:01 PM

No idea, but they look hell tempting.

There is also a 32GB version of the PRO for about $150. Sounds hell tempting for my laptop!

Bort · 19th January 2010, 6:18 PM

They sure are tempting - they are getting to about the same price I paid for the 36GB raptor which is due for replacement.

Criminal_Colt · 21st January 2010, 12:42 PM

Anyone know what the Kingston SSD 2.5” 64GB / 128GB perform like (from MSY).

Smegger · 21st January 2010, 4:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Criminal_Colt

Anyone know what the Kingston SSD 2.5” 64GB / 128GB perform like (from MSY).

Just quickly from Google and cutting to the chase - http://www.trustedreviews.com/storag...Series-64GB/p3

Criminal_Colt · 21st January 2010, 5:30 PM

Yeah I wasn't sure what model they were stocking.

Thanks.

BigBADBenny · 25th January 2010, 12:12 PM

engadget.com/2010/01/23/super-talent-adds-sandforce-controller-to-new-teradrive-ssds/

Great guide - keep up the good work!

Torabi · 3rd February 2010, 11:21 PM

Love the article.. Enough for me to actually join OCAU and post!

Does anyone have any other info or benchmarks on those A-RAM Pro Drives?
I so almost got one of those today, but couldn't commit as I just haven't herd enough about them yet. - Nothing on Anand either

Keep up the great work!

Tor::.

-Edit for typo

GDavid · 8th February 2010, 3:25 PM

From the Kingston SSD now V+ thread on Benchmark reviews. The read/write speeds seem to be a lot better than the V series and the listed US prices seem to be on par with the older "V" units. More speed, more room, same price, waiting...
I have been reading about the controller (?)

Toshiba's T6UG1XBG here, the first line linked to reads:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benchmark reviews

The second-generation Kingston SSDNow V+ SNV325 series utilizes Toshiba's T6UG1XBG Solid State Drive controller, which replaces the older SNV225 series SSDs with Samsung controller.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OP

SSDNow V+ Series: MLC, Samsung S3C29RBB01

Thoughts anyone?

I read this thread regularly for updates, thanks again oupimiquo for your efforts, would love to see some more from you...

claf-43 · 9th February 2010, 2:09 PM

any thoughts on the a-ram drives?

particulary the ultra vs pros.

I was gonna get a falcon, but one of my fav stores sells these locally instead.

NewKleer · 9th February 2010, 3:44 PM

buy one and let us know

14th January 2010, 2:04 PM	#46
downforce Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thornlie, WA Posts: 958	Just got an email about new SSD/Memory available in Aus ... A-RAM. One of their SSD series uses the Barefoot controller (PRO) and the 64GB (ARSSD64GBP) is about $50 cheaper than the G.Skill Falcon and the 128GB (ARSSD28GBP) is about a $100! __________________ My Systems Last edited by downforce; 14th January 2010 at 2:07 PM.

16th January 2010, 11:54 AM	#48
Smegger Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Adelaide, with joy. Posts: 2,659	i have a little info on the A-Ram drives - Alpha- Intel series 34nm PRO- Intel series 34nm ULTRA- SAMSUNG Click to view full size! __________________ One very sexy car!

16th January 2010, 2:05 PM	#49
downforce Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thornlie, WA Posts: 958	Their website says the ULTRA is Samsung but not reference to Pro and Alpha. For that sorta pricing I'm almost tempted to upgrade to 128GB and put my Falcon into my laptop! __________________ My Systems

18th January 2010, 3:01 PM	#51
downforce Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Thornlie, WA Posts: 958	No idea, but they look hell tempting. There is also a 32GB version of the PRO for about $150. Sounds hell tempting for my laptop! __________________ My Systems

19th January 2010, 6:18 PM	#52
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Metallurgist Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 72	I just noticed these A-ram drives.. What's the catch? Why are they so cheap? lol

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21st January 2010, 5:30 PM	#55
Criminal_Colt Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 2,313	Yeah I wasn't sure what model they were stocking. Thanks. __________________ Current Specs: Win7, Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, ASUS P5QC, OCZ 2x2GB @ 1066, 260GTX, ASUS Xonar Essence STX Gear: 450D, Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 Sales: dajvid, QuaCk, ohayes, C-BuZz, Bthree, elcarter1, Trojan, Dennis_B, glenn_styles Purchases: Ricardo, Sandeep, datonsta, 1800REVERSE Links: My Flickr, Headphonic, Data Retriever

25th January 2010, 12:12 PM	#56
BigBADBenny Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9	New controller to add to this list? SandForce engadget.com/2010/01/23/super-talent-adds-sandforce-controller-to-new-teradrive-ssds/ Great guide - keep up the good work!

3rd February 2010, 11:21 PM	#57
Torabi Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide Posts: 10	Love the article.. Enough for me to actually join OCAU and post! Does anyone have any other info or benchmarks on those A-RAM Pro Drives? I so almost got one of those today, but couldn't commit as I just haven't herd enough about them yet. - Nothing on Anand either Keep up the great work! Tor::. -Edit for typo

9th February 2010, 2:09 PM	#59
claf-43 Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Adelaide Posts: 5,006	any thoughts on the a-ram drives? particulary the ultra vs pros. I was gonna get a falcon, but one of my fav stores sells these locally instead.

9th February 2010, 3:44 PM	#60
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