Crucial Launches 64GB RealSSD C300 at $149.99

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Well, it's sort of affordable.

Crucial is rolling out an SSD that it hopes will be able to capture those on the cusp of buying an SSD, but waiting for a lower price. The speedy RealSSD C300, which boasts a sequential 355MB/s read speed, will now have a 64GB baby brother for $149.99.

"The 64GB C300 drive is a natural extension of our award-winning Crucial RealSSD C300 product line. This aggressively priced 64GB C300 drive makes SSD technology more affordable than ever, delivers durability for mobile computing, and makes it a compelling boot drive for desktop PCs," said Robert Wheadon, Lexar Media senior worldwide SSD product manager.

In terms of cost per GB, it's still expensive, but if you're looking for a blazing fast medium for your boot drive and system files, this is one of the most attractive offerings at the moment.

Marcus Yam
Marcus Yam
Marcus Yam served as Tom's Hardware News Director during 2008-2014. He entered tech media in the late 90s and fondly remembers the days when an overclocked Celeron 300A and Voodoo2 SLI comprised a gaming rig with the ultimate street cred.
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37 Comments Comment from the forums
  • Onus
    With Windows 7 Ultimate, I've found that 64GB (no more than 60GB usable) isn't quite big enough; it may be for Home Premium, but not Ultimate.
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  • Newegg will probably charge $225 for it.
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  • I think I'll wait till 128mb @ $150 to upgrade. 64GB is too small for Windows 7.
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  • eerr 128gb lol
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  • thebigt42
    Sata 3 gig or Sata 6 gig ???????????????????????

    Do I here Raid 0
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  • thebigt42
    thebigt42Sata 3 gig or Sata 6 gig ???????????????????????Do I here Raid 0Its 6Gig Sata
    http://www.crucial.com/store/partspecs.aspx?IMODULE=CTFDDAC064MAG-1G1
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  • TheOnlyPenguin
    this is very enticing, after reading some reviews i will make my decision.
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  • eklipz330
    one step at a time guys...
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  • Regulas
    I think I will keep to my traditional HD in my gaming rig and wait the couple extra seconds to boot.
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  • Sabiancym
    I regret buying my 256 SSD. It's faster yes, but it's not that much of a difference in performance if you already have top of the line hardware.

    My boot is faster, but when you have to wait for BIOS anyway it's not that much of a plus.
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