[Solved] Vertex 2 vs. Vertex 3 (simple)

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Hi all.

I'm thinking of getting my first SSD, FINALLY.
Now I can get a Vertex 2 much cheaper than a Vertex 3. I know the synthetic benchmarks, but I don't think there will be much real world difference. True? Or does the Vertex 3 have other advantages as well, like better firmware, better self management, etc?

Also, any special BIOS or Windows changes I need to do for SSD? Use AHCI, turning defrag off? Anything else you think is important?
I did read Useful SSD Articles - Part 2. &
http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2991.html

thanks!

Message edited by enewmen on 08-20-2011 at 03:59:02 PM

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Which motherboard do you have? What do yo do with your pc? Are you a gamer?

There have been all sorts of tweaks for Windows 7 and ssd's. Two months ago Tom's Hardware published an analysis of 9 of the most popular tweaks:

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2911.html

The results were pretty surprising. Some of the tweaks can actually be harmful.

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Thanks for the post!

I have a Gigabyte UD3P (SATA 2 and I'll upgrade to 6Gb/s later)) and I'm a gamer. But I also use the PC for professtional work as well.
I did read this link 2 monts ago
http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2911.html
It seems not much as changed since then.

I'm not looking for lots of tweeks. If Windows 7 is mature enough with the updates, I don't think I'll need lots of fixing just to make to make SSD run at 90% of max potential without shorting the SSD drive life.
Do I need the newest Intel RST driver ?

Since you didn't mention Vertex 2 or 3, then I guess there isn't much difference except for synthetic benchmarks.

Since I'm just looking for good/average performance, I'll just use AHCI & TRIM AND Disable System Restore & Drive Indexing for now - since some tweeks can harm.
I'm also planning on getting a 120 gig version (more than enough), so I don't to count & save every meg so carefully.

Message edited by enewmen on 08-20-2011 at 06:24:22 PM

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Vertex 3 has much improved recycling engine for greater consistency and on-the fly recovery. It's here to stay for a bit.

Vertex 2 is kinda old tech now and will be gone in another year or so. Best to put your money on the future a little more and avoid it.

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