OCZ Vertex Drives

**3Z3VH** · 03-04-2009, 08:54 AM

Not sure why the other thread about the OCZ Vertex got locked, but I was going to add a note that they are in-stock at Amazon as well, for slightly cheaper than ZipZoomFly.

**babalouj** · 03-04-2009, 09:55 AM

They are all instock at mwave right now. I just ordered the 120gb vertex and the woman told me they only have 17 left in stock so these are moving quickly.

**JRW21** · 03-04-2009, 10:07 AM

30gb is out at both places.

**NapalmV5** · 03-04-2009, 10:11 AM

id be interested in the 30/60gb vertex/apex/summit

but since they only offer castrated 30/60gb instead of the same performance as the 120/250gb ones.. if they continue the trend no ocz ssds for me.. ever

ill wait for the supertalent ultradrives and if prices are better on the intel x25e then x25e it is

**scotb75** · 03-04-2009, 11:32 AM

They are now available on Newegg as well.

OCZ Vertex 250GB 64mb cache - $875
OCZ Vertex 120GB 64mb cache - $415
OCZ Vertex 60GB 32mb cache - $245
OCZ Vertex 30GB 32mb cache - $135

**JRW21** · 03-04-2009, 11:48 AM

No rebate or free shipping. Eh, maybe zipzoomfly will get another order in soon.

**scotb75** · 03-04-2009, 11:53 AM

I'm very tempted to pick up the 120GB Vertex but must save up some cash first unfortunately.

**F@32** · 03-04-2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by scotb75

They are now available on Newegg as well.

OCZ Vertex 250GB 64mb cache - $875
OCZ Vertex 120GB 64mb cache - $415
OCZ Vertex 60GB 32mb cache - $245
OCZ Vertex 30GB 32mb cache - $135

Thnx, pulled the trigger for 2x30Gb for ghetto RAID0 action

**Halk** · 03-04-2009, 01:18 PM

While these ATTO benches are impressive.
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...&postcount=500

I'm wondering if there's any chance of a comparison of a higher level benchmark - perhaps Vantage with the X-25 and the 3x Vertex RAID0?

**Rhys** · 03-04-2009, 01:19 PM

Pulled the trigger on 2 30gb vertex raid 0 action to! If I want a bit more space or a performance boost I will just add another!

**D749** · 03-04-2009, 01:31 PM

For those of you who plan to RAID 0 these drives what controllers do you plan to use? Is it as necessary with the Vertex drives, which have their own cache, to use a hardware controller with a cache? Thanks.

**Halk** · 03-04-2009, 01:36 PM

Most chipsets seem to be able to do no more bandwidth than a single Vertex at the maximum sequential speed. The X58 chipset seems to be able to do 3 (there may be a little bit capped). All hardware controllers I'm aware of come with cache, although since the drives are cached this won't give a massive performance increase. The Dell 5/i might do for 2. An Adaptec 2405 or equivalent would do 3. A 5 series Adaptec would do 4. Adaptec aren't the only manufacturers out there.

**slim142** · 03-04-2009, 01:57 PM

This drives seem to be my next C:/ drive. They perform really good for the price.

**XS Janus** · 03-04-2009, 02:34 PM

So where are the official reviews at???
I see people buying these and and foot, and testing them on their own!!! AGAIN!

We want some real world reviews and good comparisons!! Whats the deal!?

**Brahmzy** · 03-04-2009, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by XS Janus

So where are the official reviews at???
I see people buying these and and foot, and testing them on their own!!! AGAIN!

We want some real world reviews and good comparisons!! Whats the deal!?

OCZ Forums has a ton of reviewers with some interesting results.

Hardware RAID doesn't work so great with the Vertex's it seems. Go ICHxR...

**Rhys** · 03-04-2009, 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by D749

For those of you who plan to RAID 0 these drives what controllers do you plan to use? Is it as necessary with the Vertex drives, which have their own cache, to use a hardware controller with a cache? Thanks.

Going to use Onboard ICH10R at first because this controller has been getting some amazing results so far, in my opinion it seems to be better than hardware raid, but not sure about performance after 4 drives though! I'm only getting two first to see how it goes!

**Orangeblast** · 03-04-2009, 05:36 PM

Picked up my 2x30 GB Vertex drives up today, gotta love MWave's Will Call pickup!

My first RAID setup...and with SSDs at that!

can't wait..

**D749** · 03-05-2009, 02:02 AM

We want test numbers!

**acidpython** · 03-05-2009, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by D749

We want test numbers!

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=218230
You mean that?
Basically from what i gather there a good entry level SSD on their own or with onboard RAID. when it comes to a dedicated RAID controller the onboard cache interfers with it and actually gives lesser performance.

**Orangeblast** · 03-05-2009, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by acidpython

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=218230
You mean that?
Basically from what i gather there a good entry level SSD on their own or with onboard RAID. when it comes to a dedicated RAID controller the onboard cache interfers with it and actually gives lesser performance.

entry level? I don't really get that feeling...these are now OCZs flagship SSD drives...I don't really consider these entry level....what's considered high end SSD then?

**flopper** · 03-05-2009, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by Orangeblast

entry level? I don't really get that feeling...these are now OCZs flagship SSD drives...I don't really consider these entry level....what's considered high end SSD then?

Intel ssd SLC E version?
MLC is budget, no matter the brand.

Its however for desktop a good balance bwteen cost/performance with MLC.

**Rhys** · 03-05-2009, 05:17 AM

Originally Posted by flopper

Intel ssd SLC E version?
MLC is budget, no matter the brand.

I think that our definition of high end differs!
X25-e is bargain bin junk that degrades just as much as the x25-m!
I think they might be included in my favourite cereal pack soon!

The following link is what I think most of us would consider high end or at least high end mainstream! i.e. we might have to save up for it for a month or to!
http://www.gadgetquid.com/storage/te...torage-device/

Edit: Perhaps the X25-e could be considered high end, if a degradation fixing firmware was released to help some of their customers faltering X25's off their crutches

**Levish** · 03-05-2009, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by Rhys

The following link is what I think most of us would consider high end or at least high end mainstream! i.e. we might have to save up for it for a month or to!
http://www.gadgetquid.com/storage/te...torage-device/

Was quoted USD $25,000-$40,000 for a base TexasMemory device FYI (direct) but they were offering 25% off roughly at the time. On top you have to add whatever extra features you want.

You could be looking at $50,000-$60,000 per device in all possibility (if my old quote is still somewhat accurate).

The Intel/Kingston X25-E is currently the highest performing SATAII 2.5" device on the market. Hopefully a firmware update will cure any "wierdness" in operation.

**Rhys** · 03-05-2009, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Levish

Was quoted USD $25,000-$40,000 for a base TexasMemory device FYI (direct) but they were offering 25% off roughly at the time.

Hi Levish
I think that sales guy may have been adding a time constraint to try to close the deal!

I know the X25-e is a great performer being SLC. but I would like to highlight that there are some MLC's that outperform SLC's, so I believe the metric to determine if a drive is 'High End' should not be based on "is it SLC or MLC?"
but how does it perform relative to the cross section of other ssd's available!

**JRW21** · 03-05-2009, 06:42 AM

FYI - If you purchased a vertex from newegg, they just listed a rebate form you can fill out. Even though it wasn't up yesterday, it IS backdated for purchases from 3/1.

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