Solved SSD Comparing 3 m4's

[jeepmann4x4]

So what is the big difference between these three?? (besides the transfer kit)

Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2BAA 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD):$134.99


Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD):$109.99


Newegg.com - Crucial M4 CT128M4SSD2CCA 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)$119.99

 

[linnemeyerhere]

jeepmann4x4,
Price is the only difference and as mentioned the transfer kit (which is one trick pony!) I have (2) m4's and a C300

 

[smarteyeball]

jeepmann4x4,
Price is the only difference and as mentioned the transfer kit (which is one trick pony!) I have (2) m4's and a C300

The $119.00 model includes a 3.5 bracket. As Alan mentioned, the other includes the kit.

The $109.00 model is typically known as an 'OEM' model - it contains the drive without any other bells or whistles.

All 3 actual drives are exactly the same.

 

[jeepmann4x4]

That's what I was guessing but had to check.
The Micro Center near me has some 128gb M4's that run slower 415mb/s R and 175mb/s W instead of 500mb/s R and 175mb/s W.....Micro Center - Crucial m4 CT128M4SSD2 128GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" SSD
So I was not sure if I was overlooking something small.
Thanks

 

[Sardonicus]

That's what I was guessing but had to check.
The Micro Center near me has some 128gb M4's that run slower 415mb/s R and 175mb/s W instead of 500mb/s R and 175mb/s W.....Micro Center - Crucial m4 CT128M4SSD2 128GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" SSD
So I was not sure if I was overlooking something small.
Thanks

That's the older older drive. Although Micro Center advertises it as CT128M4SSD2,
they give the Mfr Part # as CT0128M4SSD2.

Crucial M4 / Micron C400 256GB SSD Review - Crucial m4/Micron C400 - Two Names, One Drive - Legit Reviews

 

[jeepmann4x4]

That's what I was guessing but had to check.
The Micro Center near me has some 128gb M4's that run slower 415mb/s R and 175mb/s W instead of 500mb/s R and 175mb/s W.....Micro Center - Crucial m4 CT128M4SSD2 128GB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" SSD
So I was not sure if I was overlooking something small.
Thanks

That's the older older drive. Although Micro Center advertises it as CT128M4SSD2,
they give the Mfr Part # as CT0128M4SSD2.

Crucial M4 / Micron C400 256GB SSD Review - Crucial m4/Micron C400 - Two Names, One Drive - Legit Reviews

Thanks, I didn't catch that. Good to know.

 

[smarteyeball]

That's the older older drive. Although Micro Center advertises it as CT128M4SSD2,
they give the Mfr Part # as CT0128M4SSD2.

Interesting. I didn't know that there was a 'C400' version.

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Unless you really need the caddy, I'd simply go for the $109 at newegg. I'm pretty sure the HAF X has a 3.5 caddy.

 

[jeepmann4x4]

That's the older older drive. Although Micro Center advertises it as CT128M4SSD2,
they give the Mfr Part # as CT0128M4SSD2.

Interesting. I didn't know that there was a 'C400' version.

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Unless you really need the caddy, I'd simply go for the $109 at newegg. I'm pretty sure the HAF X has a 3.5 caddy.

Yes it does come with one 3.5 caddy, I also have a few more laying around.
Yeah I'll most likely pick up the $109 one soon, seems like a good price for size.

 

[pparks1]

Also, don't pay a ton of attention to the raw throughput of the SSD's. What makes the SSD special is the extremely low random access time across the entire drive.

The items that I focus on are the 4k benchmarks and the # of IOPS in total.

 

[essenbe]

It also comes with no screws. They are M3 X.05 not sure about the length.

 

[fseal]

It may also come without a warranty.

OEM drives typically only have a 30 day exchange for replacement, after that the OEM itself is supposed to warranty the drive to the customer.

With drives and CPUs, the consumer kit may come with screws and coolers and brackets but it also generally comes with a multi year warranty to and that's /really/ what the cost difference is paying for.

Of course like most things, if you bought 10 drives with warranty you would end up paying for two complete extra drives with with VERY much less than a 20% chance of a failure. So in the end it's never worth it. But if the drive does die, your SOL, toss it and buy another.

 

[mjf]

Also be aware that a number of people have ongoing issues with poor 4K-64 performance (including me) with this SSD
low 4K-64Thrd with AS SSD - Crucial Community
This problem has not been resolved.
If I was buying another SSD I'd be looking at alternatives even if they cost a little more.

 

[jeepmann4x4]

Thanks guy/gals for info given to me.....

So I went to order the Crucial M4 today, but before I did I checked my email and found a 24 hour deal ad from Newegg... So now this puppy is on it way ...

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 830 Series MZ-7PC128B/WW 2.5" 128GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD):

And I got it for $89.99!!

Quick-Draw Deals: $59.99 Panasonic ES-RF41-Q Wet/Dry Shaver, $89.99 Samsung 128GB SSD: