Test Setup And Benchmarks
| Test Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Processors | Intel Core i7-980X (Gulftown) 3.33 GHz @ 3.73 GHz, LGA 1366, 6.4 GT/s QPI, 12 MB Shared L3, Hyper-Threading enabled, Power-savings enabled |
| Motherboard | Asus Rampage III Formula (LGA 1366) Intel X58/ICH10R, BIOS 0505 |
| Memory | Kingston 6 GB (3 x 2 GB) DDR3-2000, KHX2000C8D3T1K3/6GX @ 8-8-8-24 and 1.65 V |
| Hard Drive | OCZ RevoDrive X2 240 GB OCZSSDPX-1RVDX0240, PCI Express x4 |
| OCZ IBIS 240 GB OCZ3HSD1IBS1-240, HSDL | |
| OCZ RevoDrive 120 GB OCZSSDPX-1RVD0120, PCI Express x4 | |
| OCZ Vertex 2 120 GB OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G, SATA 3Gb/s | |
| Intel X25-M 160 GBSSDSA2M160G2GC, SATA 3Gb/s | |
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 1 GB |
| Power Supply | Cooler Master UCP-1000 W |
| System Software And Drivers | |
| Operating System | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit |
| DirectX | DirectX 11 |
| Graphics Driver | Nvidia GeForce 260.99 |
| Benchmarks | |
|---|---|
| Performance Measurements | CrystalDiskMark 3.0 x64, set to read and write random data to drive PCMark Vantage 1.0.2.0 |
| I/O Performance | IOMeter 2008.08.18, default configuration, not reading/writing random data File server Benchmark, Web server Benchmark, Database Benchmark, Workstation Benchmark Streaming Reads, Streaming Writes 4 KB Random Reads, 4 KB Random Writes |
We went ahead and tested the Vertex 2 and X25-M drives using Intel's ICH10R controller in AHCI mode, since neither SATA-based SSD is able to saturate the interface's peak throughput. In a more business-oriented environment, you might use an Intel- or LSI-based SAS/SATA controller to enable higher port counts. Here, though, we're concerning ourselves with performance typical on a desktop platform.
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Too much money
will get the vertex 3 though 
or intel
If only they could make SSDs cheaper ... Mechanical drives are still the way to go
although i think sandforce's new controller won't be as fast as they claim, i really think it's gonna change the face of the ssd race by the end of the year
and probably a new iteration of the revodrive as well... can't wait!! =D =D i need me a 160gb for less than $1/gb... that's how much i bought my raptor for like 4 years ago!!
In related news, OCZ stock is up to $6.80 a share, rising 19%+ today.
How does this compare to the new Z-drive R3?
Yeah its really cool and i wish i had 1...or 2 lol but it just costs waay too much money, isnt really practical for enthusiast use until the prices drop
You routinely use $500 graphic cards (GTX580) and $1,200 displays (2560x1600)in reviews. The price for this upgrade ($650)isn't any harder to stomach then those.
You routinely use $500 graphic cards (GTX580) and $1,200 displays (2560x1600)in reviews. The price for this upgrade ($650)isn't any harder to stomach then those.
Aye, but it's a little less tangible than exotic graphics configurations, too.
a pci-e ssd seems good, I want one, MS word will run sooo much better
i realy wish they would put a 7200 10000 and 15000 drive in there, all top of their respective class, just so we can get some prospective of how much an improvement these are over traditional hdds.
Something like that is beyond anything any mechanical drive can hope to compete with, its even faster then a multi-channel directly connected SAN array. It looks to be one step away from a RAM Drive, if anyone can remember what those were.
I am waiting to see if Intel's LightPeak tech will be used in the the storage arena(i.e. boot drives, etc). Seems like the SSD tech is evolving so quickly.
I want one but will have to wait for the price to come way down.
Do SSD's or the RevoDrive improve gaming performance at all?
Just load times...
There is no way to use REVO, Modern Video card AND INTEL RAID ICH10R RAID 10 AT THE SAME TIME, the option rom spoace is used all up.
DO not buy unless you do not ever want RAID through Intel ICHR10 !!!
See link below
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/ [...] controller
REVO is not worth it!
Hmm, a little off topic, but what is that Cooler Master UCP-1000W used for the test rig? It's in a strange spot on the CM website, and not in their regular lineup. I guess it's either brand new and not for sale yet? Or is that a legacy product?
There is no way to use REVO, Modern Video card AND INTEL RAID ICH10R RAID 10 AT THE SAME TIME, the option rom spoace is used all up.DO not buy unless you do not ever want RAID through Intel ICHR10 !!!See link belowhttp://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/ [...] controllerREVO is not worth it!
I've read the thread. If you boot from the Revo it's 100% safe to disable ICH RAID. The RAID support present on ICH can be replaced to Windows RAID. As discussed in that thread disabling PXE can also help.
Why would anyone spend hundreds of dollars just to boot up 30 seconds faster, when they spend hours a day on the same computer?