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  1. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #871

    Beginning said:
    Will firmware upgrade really make much of a diffidence? Just curious..
    It is like driver update. Sometimes you need to do it to fix a firmware bug or if you want a particular function. E.g my early Vertex had a backlevel firmware that did not support Trim. In order to get that, the firmware had to be updated.
    Remember, firmware is just another program (in a slightly different form than we are used to) - same risks and exposures.
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  2. Posts : 236
    Win 7 64 bit professional
       #872

    whs said:
    Snakeyeskm said:
    Just installed a Crucial C300 with firmware 6.0. Here are its results compared to an Intel SSD G2 from which I cloned the Crucial SSD.
    I wonder whether you notice a performance difference one way or another. The Intel is a bit faster in access time and the C300 reads/writes a bit better.
    My guess would be that in real life it's a wash - but your experience would be interesting.
    You are on the mark. Daily use -- no noticeable change. In certain repetitive data intensive programs (Excel using Access databases), about a 5+% speed improvement. Since the specific programs take 4 to 5 hrs to complete, the improvement does help. It did improve in the WEI Hard Drive rating from 7.6 to 7.7 -
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  3. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
       #873

    Snakeyeskm said:
    Just installed a Crucial C300 with firmware 6.0. Here are its results compared to an Intel SSD G2 from which I cloned the Crucial SSD. The C300 is Sata 6 capable, but presently connected to sata3.
    There's no such no such thing as SATA 3 or 6. There is SATA Rev 1.0 (1.5 Gb/s), SATA Rev 2.0 (3 Gb/s) or SATA Rev 3.0 (6 Gb/s)
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  4. Posts : 236
    Win 7 64 bit professional
       #874

    Beginning said:
    Will firmware upgrade really make much of a diffidence? Just curious..
    Did not see any change, but apparently the Trim execution is supposed to be better. There are several C300 users running into stuttering issues with the latest firmware, but I was lucky.
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  5. Posts : 236
    Win 7 64 bit professional
       #875

    tw33k said:
    Snakeyeskm said:
    Just installed a Crucial C300 with firmware 6.0. Here are its results compared to an Intel SSD G2 from which I cloned the Crucial SSD. The C300 is Sata 6 capable, but presently connected to sata3.
    There's no such no such thing as SATA 3 or 6. There is SATA Rev 1.0 (1.5 Gb/s), SATA Rev 2.0 (3 Gb/s) or SATA Rev 3.0 (6 Gb/s)
    Oops--My bad. I meant sata 2 and 3. Missed that. Thanks
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #876

    Snakeyeskm said:
    whs said:
    Snakeyeskm said:
    Just installed a Crucial C300 with firmware 6.0. Here are its results compared to an Intel SSD G2 from which I cloned the Crucial SSD.
    I wonder whether you notice a performance difference one way or another. The Intel is a bit faster in access time and the C300 reads/writes a bit better.
    My guess would be that in real life it's a wash - but your experience would be interesting.
    You are on the mark. Daily use -- no noticeable change. In certain repetitive data intensive programs (Excel using Access databases), about a 5+% speed improvement. Since the specific programs take 4 to 5 hrs to complete, the improvement does help. It did improve in the WEI Hard Drive rating from 7.6 to 7.7 -
    Thank you for the answer.
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  7. Posts : 12,177
    Windows 7 Ult x64 - SP1/ Windows 8 Pro x64
       #877

    Beginning said:
    Ok.... here are the stats for my new Crucial C300 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Int SSD. These may not be the best scores here, but it brought my WEI score up to 7.2...... My video card is now my lowest score. The SSD went to 7.9. So for now I'm diggin' it. :)

    Is mv91xx the latest Marvell driver?

    Did you update the SSD firmware?

    The AS SSD should be a bit higher for the Crucial SSD.

    Maybe some of the other members with Crucial/Marvell can tell you what driver they are using.

    You can find some Marvell beta drivers, if you're feeling adventurous.



    whs said:
    Snakeyeskm said:
    Just installed a Crucial C300 with firmware 6.0. Here are its results compared to an Intel SSD G2 from which I cloned the Crucial SSD.
    I wonder whether you notice a performance difference one way or another. The Intel is a bit faster in access time and the C300 reads/writes a bit better.
    My guess would be that in real life it's a wash - but your experience would be interesting.
    I would be interested in your opinion also, have often wondered what the effect access time has on performance.
    It has to have an effect but, how much and is it noticable?

    Just saw your reply, thanks for the feed back.
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  8. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #878

    tw33k said:
    Snakeyeskm said:
    Just installed a Crucial C300 with firmware 6.0. Here are its results compared to an Intel SSD G2 from which I cloned the Crucial SSD. The C300 is Sata 6 capable, but presently connected to sata3.
    There's no such no such thing as SATA 3 or 6. There is SATA Rev 1.0 (1.5 Gb/s), SATA Rev 2.0 (3 Gb/s) or SATA Rev 3.0 (6 Gb/s)
    Seems there is a SATA 6 under Naming Convention.
    Seems this is the outfit that names the components.

    http://www.sata-io.org/developers/naming_guidelines.asp

    SATA-IO Specifications and Naming Conventions

    Important: Do not use the incorrect terms 'SATA II' or 'SATA III'
    The references embedded within the SATA specifications to 'Gen 3', 'Gen 2', or 'Gen 1' are technical spec naming conventions only and should not be used for marketing and product naming purposes.
    Last edited by Hopalong X; 26 Jan 2011 at 10:32.
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  9. Posts : 397
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #879

    Dave76 said:
    Is mv91xx the latest Marvell driver?

    Did you update the SSD firmware?

    The AS SSD should be a bit higher for the Crucial SSD.

    Maybe some of the other members with Crucial/Marvell can tell you what driver they are using.

    You can find some Marvell beta drivers, if you're feeling adventurous.
    Mv91xx is the marvell driver installed on my system.

    I haven't upgraded the firmware yet... I'm a we bit leery.. scared I suppose would be a better word. I'd hate for something to go wrong. :P
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  10. Posts : 6,349
    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
       #880

    ASUS is easy to update.

    Just go to their website. Do not use Windows Marvell update or the universal Marvell driver for SATA they are the same.
    Asus adds components and tests the drivers for their boards. Marvell has a new one in the past week or so. Pass on it and get the newest at ASUS. It may be older but it works.

    Mike
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