Is this SSD worth buying?

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  1. Posts : 6,330
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       #1

    Is this SSD worth buying?


    The egg has an OCZ 120GB SSD with the Sandforce controller shell shocker today for ~$80 (no rebate).
    Does anyone know if this a reliable SSD, or is it more problems than than it's worth?

    I haven't seen a 120GB SSD priced this low, but i haven't been keeping up on hardware prices and reviews lately.
    From what I know, Intel, Corsair, and Samsung are the recommended SSD brands for reliability...

    Newegg.com - OCZ Vertex 3 VTX3-25SAT3-120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

    Thanks,
    David
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  2. Posts : 19,383
    Windows 10 Pro x64 ; Xubuntu x64
       #2

    Bargin! I have the older Vertex 2 60GB and its been rock-solid. Intel, and Samsung definately top of the range, but for $80.......its a good deal.
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  3. Posts : 5,795
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       #3

    I have an Agility 3 that runs very well and has no issues. The Vertex 3 should be even faster. I say go for it, for $80.
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  4. Posts : 7,878
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #4

    Yeah, great bargain. It's got a $10 MIR on it now, so $69 after rebate. That's really cheap. I'm inches away from pulling the trigger myself and I don't really have a need for another SSD.
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  5. Posts : 6,879
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       #5

    Got that same drive a couple of months ago for the same price ($89 - $20 rebate, which has been approved), and have had zero issues with it so far.
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  6. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #6

    Go for it! That's a good deal.
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  7. Posts : 1,797
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       #7

    When I see deals like that I REALLY wish we had a newegg in the U.K.!
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  8. Posts : 6,330
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       #8

    Hey - thanks to all for the feedback.

    I just ordered it, so done deal for me...
    I'm on US East Coast Time, but the purchase price shows as the shell shocker $80...i didn't expect that price till later, but...

    Now, I have to figure out what to do with it

    My PC's are working well, no problems...main use is HTPC and I don't re-boot often...and my current HD's are multi-boot...

    I'm a "hardware junkie" and love building things - just to see if i can

    So, right now this is a toy for me...should i build a new PC, new Win OS(s), new installs, ...
    Or, convert one of my PC's to use this SSD for the OS and programs...
    My new dilemma !
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  9. Posts : 1,533
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       #9

    DavidW7ncus said:
    Hey - thanks to all for the feedback.

    I just ordered it, so done deal for me...
    I'm on US East Coast Time, but the purchase price shows as the shell shocker $80...i didn't expect that price till later, but...

    Now, I have to figure out what to do with it

    My PC's are working well, no problems...main use is HTPC and I don't re-boot often...and my current HD's are multi-boot...

    I'm a "hardware junkie" and love building things - just to see if i can

    So, right now this is a toy for me...should i build a new PC, new Win OS(s), new installs, ...
    Or, convert one of my PC's to use this SSD for the OS and programs...
    My new dilemma !
    If you have a laptop or netbook, then that would help to save battery and make it run fast, too.
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  10. Posts : 6,330
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    Thread Starter
       #10

    I have desktop's.
    That is a great suggestion, and anyone that reads this thread should consider this...
    I would buy it for a laptop/netbook in a heartbeat to replace a mechanical HD.
    Less heat, power, and "shock-proof"...
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