Sandforce SSD Roundup Part Deux: 120GB Patriot Inferno, Corsair Force F120, and OWC Mercury Extreme Pro

Storage - Sep 01, 2010 | 10:00 PM

Since the release of the revamped and larger capacity OCZ Agility 2, other manufacturers of Sandforce-based SSD's have followed suit on the quest for less flash over-provisioning. Today we look at current offerings from Corsair, OWC, and Patriot.

SSD Decoder Ring - an SSD comparison guide (Rev 3.0)

Storage - Jul 07, 2010 | 04:00 AM

** Updated 07 Jul 2010 ** Tired of bouncing back and forth between review sites, manufacturer sites, and retailers in search of your next SSD? Allyn has compiled a huge list of all current and popular SSD's, grouped by controller type, manufacturer, and model.

OCZ RevoDrive 240GB PCIe SSD Full Performance Review

Storage - Jun 25, 2010 | 12:00 PM

We have been promised PCI Express-based solid state drives almost since SSDs were first introduced and while we have had a few pass through our hands, not many have TRULY been prepared for the consumer. OCZ has been a force of change for enthusiasts in this market and they continue to be just that by releasing the new Revo PCIe SSD!

OCZ Enyo 128GB USB 3.0 Portable SSD Review

Storage - May 21, 2010 | 04:00 PM

OCZ's Enyo external USB 3.0 SSD has been seen in renderings and previews since before CES in January but we now have the final shipping model in-house and have spent the last days testing it and putting it through the paces. It easily becomes the fastest external drive we have ever tested but does it validate the move to USB 3.0?

High End Storage Comparison: Quad-Velociraptors versus Dual-SSDs

Storage - May 11, 2010 | 02:00 PM

When comparing the world of SSDs to spindle-based storage it is easy to just dismiss the SSDs due to price and capacity or to dismiss standard drives based on performance. What if you are looking for a really high end solution for something like...a video editing machine? Do arrays of either technology make a difference worth noting? Stop in to see our quick experimenting.

OCZ tweaks SandForce firmware, gains 20% storage capacity!

Storage - May 10, 2010 | 02:00 PM

In an attempt to bring down the cost/GB of their Vertex 2 and Agility 2 products, OCZ has been futzing with the SandForce controller's firmware for the past few weeks. They managed to unlock an additional 20% capacity, but how will this impact performance? They just passed us a prototype sample, so lets find out!

Super Talent SuperCrypt USB 3.0 32GB Thumb Drive Review

Storage - Apr 30, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Super Talent is the first vendor to send us a USB 3.0-ready thumb drive. Not only does it offer speeds as high as 230 MB/s in our testing but it also includes support for hardware AES encryption. Are you prepared for a thumb drive that is faster than your hard drive and maybe even faster than your SATA SSD?

SandForce Roundup! Corsair Force F100 vs. OCZ Vertex 2 vs. OCZ Agility 2

Storage - Apr 28, 2010 | 09:00 PM

Since the Vertex LE hit the streets a couple of months back, we've been waiting for a larger market push of the excellent SandForce controller. Today we review three new models that have just arrived on the market, comparing offerings from both Corsair and OCZ.

*Updated* Benchmark Performance SSD Testing: AHCI vs IDE (or perhaps not)

Storage - Apr 14, 2010 | 04:00 PM

A recent article on the topic of SSD performance of various controllers in AHCI vs. IDE mode caught the attention of our storage editor. This editorial serves as a rebuttal to those findings and should help clarify any lingering questions users might have about whether or not they should be running their system in AHCI or IDE mode.

Western Digital VelociRaptor 600GB Review - Can the king return?

Storage - Apr 06, 2010 | 08:00 AM

Today we take a look at the new 600GB VelociRaptor from Western Digital. The new drive looks just like it's older brother, with similar noise levels and power consumption. It may look and sound the same, but this new drive packs some additional punch in both speed and cost/GB. Check out our full review for the scoop.

Plextor PX-128M1S Solid State Drive Review

Storage - Mar 24, 2010 | 10:00 PM

Today we take a look at the new Plextor SSD line. These drives use a lower-cost Marvell controller in an attempt to bring the price down. Will the performance be good enough to compete with the big boys? Read our full performance review for the scoop.

Video Perspective: ECS U3N2 and S6M2 USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Expansion Cards

Storage - Mar 23, 2010 | 12:00 PM

If you are looking to upgrade your computer with USB 3.0 or SATA 6G support, you can either upgrade your system board or add in a expansion card like one of the two we are looking at today. The U3N2 and the S6M2 use controllers we are well familiar with to get the job done but in smaller and less expensive packages.

Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue 256GB SSD Review - WD enters the SSD market

Storage - Mar 03, 2010 | 08:00 AM

Yes, you heard us right, we put "Western Digital" and "SSD" in the same sentence! For a first-in-industry move, a Hard Disk manufacturer has taken the Solid State plunge. We'll put this new unit to the test and see how it stacks up against the fierce competition in this arena.

OCZ Vertex LE (Limited Edition) 100GB SSD Review - Sandforce Goes Retail

Storage - Feb 19, 2010 | 12:00 PM

OCZ worked tirelessly to bring their new Vertex LE to market, so we worked tirelessly to bring you the first full review of a retail unit. How does this slightly pared-down unit stack up against the Vertex 2 Pro we evaluated after CES? Read our full evaluation to find out!

Kingston SSDNow V Series (2nd Gen) 128GB SSD Review - JMicron JMF618 Makes an Appearance!

Storage - Feb 17, 2010 | 10:00 PM

Our storage guru takes a look at the revived SSDNow V Series (second generation) line. These drives sport Toshiba flash and a new controller from JMicron. We size up a 128GB model to see how it stacks up against the competition, as well as taking a look at the available Notebook Upgrade Kit.

Western Digital SATA 6Gb/sec 1TB Caviar Black (WD1002FAEX) Review

Storage - Feb 14, 2010 | 07:00 PM

Today we look at Western Digital's first entry into the SATA 6Gb/sec arena with their new Caviar Black 1TB. This new drive borrows some features previously available in their enterprise offerings and hopes to be a worthy contender. How will the doubling of interface throughput impact performance? Satisfy your curiosity inside!

An Inside Look at Intel and Micron 25nm Flash Memory Production

Storage - Feb 01, 2010 | 11:00 AM

Our storage guru took a stroll through a state of the art flash memory plant in Lehi, Utah. This plant, dubbed 'IM Flash Technologies', is jointly run by both Intel and Micron. Together they have announced the smallest production transistor process on the planet, and are now in volume production of this new 25nm flash memory. Allyn came back with some sweet pics, so check it out already!

OCZ Vertex 2 Pro SSD Review - The Sandforce Cometh

Storage - Jan 14, 2010 | 12:00 AM

Allyn came back from CES with a pre-release Vertex 2 Pro from OCZ. This new drive comes equipped with a previously unknown Sandforce controller, which gave us some shocking results, especially in the areas of IOPS scaling and fragmentation-over-time. Check out his detailed review for the full scoop.

First SATA 6G SSD Arrives: Marvell controller prototype tested!

Storage - Dec 11, 2009 | 01:00 PM

We have the world's first SATA 6G (6.0 Gb/s) SSD in house in prototype form for benchmarking! Though our testing options were somewhat limited due to the prototype being a read-only piece of hardware, it has proven to us that SSDs are going to be separating themselves from standard hard drives even further in 2010.

Data Robotics, Inc. DroboPro 8-Bay In-depth Review

Storage - Nov 24, 2009 | 02:00 PM

Allyn spent the better part of the last three months banging away at a DroboPro, digging into every possible feature and doing his best to try and get it to lose data. Was he able to pull it off? Read on to find out!

OCZ Colossus 3.5-in Solid State Drive Review

Storage - Nov 21, 2009 | 02:00 AM

Results are in for the OCZ Colossus 3.5" SSD. This new unit promises to overcome the write speed limitations of all other MLC SSD's and it absolutely delivers! We've given one of these beasts a full work out, along with a full tear down (we know all of you want to see the guts!).

Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Desktop Bundle Review (with RAID!)

Storage - Nov 17, 2009 | 09:00 AM

Today we review not one but two of the new Kingston SSDNow V Series 40GB Boot Drives. Built on the excellent Intel SSD controller, these drives should perform well as compared to other low-cost offerings. We also tested a pair of them in RAID in an attempt to compete with Intel's 80GB offering. Can a pair of 40GB units best a single 80GB SSD? Come inside for the gouge.

USB 3.0 and SATA 6G Performance Preview - ASUS brings the goods

Storage - Oct 30, 2009 | 12:00 AM

Everyone is talking about USB 3.0, but we are actually testing it. Read this article if you want to see how ASUS' first motherboard with integrated SATA 6G and USB 3.0 controllers performs against SATA-II and USB 2.0 devices. Is the hype surrounding USB 3.0 worth the hassle and how much is it going to cost you to upgrade?

SATA 6G 6.0 Gb/s Performance Preview - Seagate XT drive tested

Storage - Oct 28, 2009 | 05:00 PM

SATA 6G technology is being paraded around by motherboard manufacturers as one of the main reasons to upgrade your motherboard in the coming months but do the advantages really make the upgrade worthwhile? And how do these current SATA 6G implementations actually work? We look at the ASUS P7P55D Premium and an early sample of a Seagate SATA 6.0 Gb/s hard drive to see how the hype stands up.

Intel X25-M 'G2' TRIM Enabled Firmware and SSD Toolbox Review

Storage - Oct 26, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Today Intel released a new firmware for their X25-M G2 line of SSD's. The firmware adds long awaited support for native TRIM, which should boost performance when used under Windows 7. Also released was an "SSD Toolbox" utility to view drive stats and bring TRIM-level performance to Windows XP and Vista. Check out the our full review for the details.

Western Digital 7200RPM Caviar Black and RE4 Series 2TB Hard Drive Review

Storage - Sep 07, 2009 | 11:00 AM

Western Digital brings 7200RPM to two of their product lines in the form of 2TB models. These drives come backed with some exciting new technology that promises to increase performance beyond that of a simple spindle speed increase. In this review we will explore these new features and see their impact on real world performance.

SSD Roundup: Indilinx vs. Samsung vs. Intel (or why size matters)

Storage - Aug 20, 2009 | 08:00 PM

Today we test new offerings from OCZ, PhotoFast, Corsair and Crucial, pitting them against the Intel X25-M G2. We will explore the performance differences seen when using modern controllers from Indilinx and Samsung, including units with smaller storage capacities. Think of it as an SSD Celebrity Deathmatch - but with more smoke.

OCZ Vertex beta firmware with background 'Garbage Collection'

Storage - Aug 08, 2009 | 11:00 PM

Allyn has spent the last few days thrashing a pre-production firmware for the OCZ Vertex. This is OCZ's first crack at rolling their own firmware, and they aim to address some of the issues Indilinx has not been able to correct on their own. Can OCZ pull it off? Come on in and find out!

Intel X25-M 'G2' 34nm 160GB SSD Review

Storage - Jul 22, 2009 | 05:27 PM

We received a review sample of Intel's next generation Solid State Drive just this afternoon. Allyn promptly put the drive through its paces and has posted a review for your viewing pleasure. I think you'll find the speed increases, though modest, coupled with the price decreases, will make this drive more than worth your time.

Indilinx based OCZ Vertex and Super Talent UltraDrive ME SSDs Reviewed

Storage - Jun 17, 2009 | 02:00 PM

We revisit the OCZ Vertex and throw in the recently introduced Super Talent UltraDrive ME into the mix. Both drives are controlled by the ARM-based Indilinx CPU. We put these two against SSD's with Samsung, Intel, and JMicron controllers, and even threw a few high end hard drives for fun. Evaluation of fragmentation slow downs and TRIM tool operation will also be addressed. Come on in and check 'er out!

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