Best performing/value SSD or duo, at 40-100GB?

[naokaji]

Are you addressing post 25 (sorry I deleted and re-arranged a bunch of stuff)

Yeah I was referring to post 25, but as becomes apparent now it doesn't matter as there is no trim in raid.
Stumbled over below on the ocz forum:

ok this e-mail I recived from Intel states that Trim is allowed when one SSD is non member raid drive, only single Trim commands pass through.

Hello Dallin, Thank you for contacting Intel Customer Support. I saw the link, unfortunately that information is not accurate. The first paragraph of the articles states: “To the joy of those with Intel Chipsets and SSDs, the 9.6.0.1014 version of the Intel’s Rapid Storage Technology driver now enables TRIM for every SSD in the RAID array, across all volume types except RAID 5.” Such affirmation seems to be based on the “Help” option of the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology version 9.6 when installed. However, that is something that Intel will fix/correct/re-write in the next days at the “Help” option of the application, the statement is the TRIM is supported on SSD’s when they are not part of a RAID array. We would like to insist that the information at http://www.intel.com/support/chipset.../CS-022304.htm is the accurate one. Sincerely, Andrew SIntel Technical Support A representative of Intel may subsequently contact you (via email) in order to obtain your feedback on the quality of support you received. Your feedback is very valuable and will allow us to improve our service. If you do not wish to participate, simply delete the survey email Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. <===== Received from s_pro_gis@hotmail.com on 2010-03-25-21.34.33.000000 ======> here is the link

So the trim in raid was wrong, which rules out the raid idea.

Which leaves the x25m and OWC option, performance of the OWC appears solid, but 50GB (before formatting) is pretty damn small, so the x25m remains a good option, unless you would be willing to stretch the budget to a 100GB OWC.
But there is also the cheaper Sandforce 1200, review of Corsair sandforce ssd.