OOZMAN
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System Name | Gaming Rig + Digital Audio Workstation. |
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Processor | i5 2500k @ 4.7ghz 1.4V (max 5.0) |
Motherboard | ASUS P8Z68-V Pro |
Cooling | Noctua NH-D14 with single Antec Tri-Cool fan, 3 more Tri-cools for the case |
Memory | 8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 1866mhz 9-9-9-24 |
Video Card(s) | HIS HD6950 2GB, 930/1500mhz stable. CFX with 6970 eventually |
Storage | Intel 320 series 120GB SSD. 2.7TB generic HDD storage. |
Display(s) | 32" Sony Bravia LCD TV 1920x1080. Yeah baby! |
Case | Blue Raidmax Raptor. |
Audio Device(s) | Phonic 302+ 1394 interface, + 2x Behringer 9" 225W studio monitors. Cant buy better for under $600! |
Power Supply | Corsair TX750W |
Software | Dual boot: Win 7 Ultimate x64 SP1/Mac OSX Lion (not really used), Cubase 5 for DAW. |
Benchmark Scores | 3DMark Vantage- P22288 :|: Furmark 720 preset- 3644 frames, 1080 preset- 2347 :|: Skyrims max everyt |
So here's my situation, looking to get a 120GB SSD for OS/DAW. The agility 3 is a little (or quite a bit, depending on who you ask) faster than the intel 320 series, but I'm hearing alot of horror stories including random BSODs and freezes about the agility 3s, which I'm guessing wouldn't be covered by the warranty. In saying that, these claims might be exaggerated.
So what should I do?
Sacrifice some speed for reliability i.e. go for the intel, or take the risk and buy an Agility 3?
Would the speed difference even be noticeable in real-world scenarios?
Should I take an even bigger risk and buy two 60GB agility 3s for RAID0? (Doubling the chance of failure).
Both 120GB Intel and OCZ SSDs are about the same price where I live, while 2x 60GB OCZs adds about $10-$20 total cost.
Thanks in advance!
So what should I do?
Sacrifice some speed for reliability i.e. go for the intel, or take the risk and buy an Agility 3?
Would the speed difference even be noticeable in real-world scenarios?
Should I take an even bigger risk and buy two 60GB agility 3s for RAID0? (Doubling the chance of failure).
Both 120GB Intel and OCZ SSDs are about the same price where I live, while 2x 60GB OCZs adds about $10-$20 total cost.
Thanks in advance!