OCZ LE 50Gb or Vertex 2 50Gb for boot drive?

[Ona Island Ina Sea]

Is the extra 20,000mbs IOPS and slightly faster read and write capability of the Vertex 2 worth the the extra $40 over the LE?

OCZ LE 50Gb $150 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227526

OCZ Vertex 2 50Gb $190 http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227528

The Le has the Sandforce 1500 and the Vertex 2 has Sandforce 1200 controller. Is there a significant difference in these drives other then the IOPS and speed. The LE seems to offer better performance/cost ratios and the IOPS and speed are right up there with 30,000mbs IOPS just behind the Vertex 2 at 50,000mbs.

 

[magruder13]

If you are very serious about your speed then go with the Vertex 2. I have the mainstream Vertex and I LOVE IT!

From what I have read the vertex 2 is literally the Limited Edition that they decided to make a full time drive after they saw how good it was doing.

My opinion, go with the Vertex 2 for two reasons. It's better for only a small price difference and it's the newer version.

 

[Ona Island Ina Sea]

OOPS

LE just went up to $200!!!

Decision is now academic.

 

[magruder13]

Glad i could be of some assistance.

 

[Ona Island Ina Sea]

Best answer selected by Ona Island Ina Sea.