Quick Question - Corsair Force GT or Intel 520?

random · Jun 19, 2012, 10:20 AM

My fail OCZ drive finally showed it's true colors and kicked the bucket, so now should I go with a 120GB or 60GB? Intel or Corsair? I don't use my SSD for anything other than my OS.

Aquinus · Jun 19, 2012, 10:47 AM

My Force GTs work very well. I've never used the 500 series SSDs from Intel though.

mlee49 · Jun 19, 2012, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by random

My fail OCZ drive finally showed it's true colors and kicked the bucket, so now should I go with a 120GB or 60GB? Intel or Corsair? I don't use my SSD for anything other than my OS.

Both are great drives, I would suggest looking at the warranties of both manufactures and see what pleases you the most. The Intel will likely be more expensive, but should have reliability on it's side. The Corsair may be fast, but I've had 3 Corsair SSDs die on me

As far a size goes, 120 is about the smallest I'd suggest. Any smaller and your OS and two games eats up almost half of the drive. Especially games like Batman Arkham Asylum, which is 15GB.

AthlonX2 · Jun 19, 2012, 12:09 PM

Intel 520,but at least 240GB. It has the best firmware available,and TRIM actually works

random · Jun 19, 2012, 12:23 PM

Gah you guys aren't making this easy lol

AthlonX2 · Jun 19, 2012, 12:43 PM

If your going with just your OS on the drive the Force GT line is nice. I use the 180GB version in my test system and it hasnt shown any issues

MasterInvader · Jun 19, 2012, 12:58 PM

Force GT

Am* · Jun 19, 2012, 01:19 PM

Neither. Since they all use the same controller as your "fail" OCZ drive, they will "kick the bucket" in the same way your OCZ drive has. I'd suggest switching to a Crucial M4 or something similar that's much more reliable than any of the Sandforce drives.

Aquinus · Jun 20, 2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Am*

Neither. Since they all use the same controller as your "fail" OCZ drive, they will "kick the bucket" in the same way your OCZ drive has. I'd suggest switching to a Crucial M4 or something similar that's much more reliable than any of the Sandforce drives.

People have to stop dissing Sandforce. Their firmware used to be buggy, I've yet to have an issue with them now.

nleksan · Jun 20, 2012, 04:23 AM

You can get the Samsung 830 drives for very good prices right now, and is my choice for performance per dollar. That said, if you are fast you can grab a ForceGT 240GB for $199 (maybe $179 with MIR) @ Newegg! PM me if you want the sale code.

puma99dk| · Jun 20, 2012, 04:48 AM

i have heard that Intel's SSD why they r a little more expensive than others is bcs they r more reliable than other, ino if i had the money i would have went with the Intel 520 Series not this Samsung 830 128gb i got now.

random · Jun 20, 2012, 09:26 AM

thanks all for the input, I went with the corsair force GT 120gb as it turned out to be way cheaper than the intel. I really didn't want to spend at all but yeah this hit the sport for performance and budget.

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AthlonX2 Better Than You Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toledo,Ohio Posts: 5,449 (2.24/day) Thanks: 729 Thanked 1,572 Times in 994 Posts System Specs	If your going with just your OS on the drive the Force GT line is nice. I use the 180GB version in my test system and it hasnt shown any issues

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Am* Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 145 (0.26/day) Thanks: 23 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts System Specs	Neither. Since they all use the same controller as your "fail" OCZ drive, they will "kick the bucket" in the same way your OCZ drive has. I'd suggest switching to a Crucial M4 or something similar that's much more reliable than any of the Sandforce drives.

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Jun 20, 2012, 09:26 AM	#12
random Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,473 (1.48/day) Thanks: 1,248 Thanked 627 Times in 407 Posts System Specs	thanks all for the input, I went with the corsair force GT 120gb as it turned out to be way cheaper than the intel. I really didn't want to spend at all but yeah this hit the sport for performance and budget. __________________ Visit my YouTube Channel ONE OK ROCK 「完全感覚Dreamer」 (Drum Cover) TD9KX

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