Samsung 830 256 GB

[bloodymaze]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147164

Worth it? for 299$ US?

Just saw this today, wondering if anyone knew of some newer models coming out soon and I should hold out for another month or two?

Jump on this or wait it out?

-- Also will I see a difference between this and say a Vertex 3 max IOPS or something of the "higher" end ones? Or will this be on par for realtime applications and games?

 

[Guest]

YES!

At the 240/256 GB capacity point, Samsung's 830 is the fastest in our internally-generated trace, outpacing the 256 GB m4 by roughly 20%. Yet, getting this performance advantage requires that you pay an extra 15%. SandForce-based drives make for a good comparison, too, but the 256 GB 830 outperforms the 240 GB Vertex 3, while only commanding a 3% premium.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-review-benchmark,3139-5.html

Best SSDs for ~$360: High-Capacity Option
Samsung 830 256 GB

 

[bloodymaze]

Best answer selected by bloodymaze.

 

[bloodymaze]

Thank you! Picked it up @ this excellent price

 

[Guest]

glad to help