OCZ Vertex Drives

**Rhys** · 03-17-2009, 03:18 AM

Originally Posted by scottc19

so if we do a windows 7 64 install or a vista 64 install the alignment will be automatic?

Yes It will, however some have suggested that there is a bit more performance to be had by setting it up manually. i.e. If you have onboard ICH10R then many have found that a matching 128k stripe and offset showed great performance.

**Lu(ky** · 03-17-2009, 03:23 AM

Originally Posted by Rhys

Yes It will, however some have suggested that there is a bit more performance to be had by setting it up manually. i.e. If you have onboard ICH10R then many have found that a matching 128k stripe and offset showed great performance.

So all we would have to do is do a FIRMWARE upgrade from 0112 to 1199 and using the onboard ICH10R with a 128K stripe would be fine using Vista x64?

**Rhys** · 03-17-2009, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by Lu(ky

So all we would have to do is do a FIRMWARE upgrade from 0112 to 1199 and using the onboard ICH10R with a 128K stripe would be fine using Vista x64?

You could do that yes!
But I personally would follow this guide!

http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=52912

**Rhys** · 03-17-2009, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by modboxx

Is raid0 with 3 drives worth it on a rampage2 extreme or should i just stick with one?

Possible new raid 0 firmware looks like it has allot of potential!
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=53212

**One_Hertz** · 03-17-2009, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by Rhys

Possible new raid 0 firmware looks like it has allot of potential!
http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/fo...ad.php?t=53212

hmm didn't think ICH could go past 660. If it can do 750 then thats very good news.

**Rhys** · 03-17-2009, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by One_Hertz

hmm didn't think ICH could go past 660. If it can do 750 then thats very good news.

Perhaps it differs on different boards. ie some of the X58 Boards had fairly low caps that couldn't get anywhere near 660 MB!

But I have faith in my trusty old Biostar P45! Lol

**Griff805** · 03-17-2009, 12:32 PM

Where are the reviews Anandtech, HardOCP, TomsHardware, StorageReview??? What are they waiting on? Does it usually take this long for hardware reviews to come out?

**One_Hertz** · 03-17-2009, 01:05 PM

Originally Posted by Griff805

Where are the reviews Anandtech, HardOCP, TomsHardware, StorageReview??? What are they waiting on? Does it usually take this long for hardware reviews to come out?

I've been wondering as well... They have been out for so long that there is really not much excuse. Basically all other drives get reviewed as they come out, but not Vertex

**Rhys** · 03-17-2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by One_Hertz

I've been wondering as well... They have been out for so long that there is really not much excuse. Basically all other drives get reviewed as they come out, but not Vertex

Perhaps because of the firmware update?
There isn't much point reviewing the drive if it is only going to be updated a week or so later.

**XS Janus** · 03-17-2009, 03:03 PM

At this point I hope the don't release their reviews to soon.
This all looks to much like a beta product. To complicated to review and compare with anything other out there. Align this, tweak that, I was on this OS you were on that ICH while we were on that Raid card using this firmware... DAMN.

Maybe they should just take 2 drives One Vertex and one X25-M, use a standard Vista64 bit and test the drives out of the box. No tweaks or anything cause normal consumers depending on those reviews will mostly do none of them...

**Rhys** · 03-17-2009, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by XS Janus

At this point I hope the don't release their reviews to soon.
This all looks to much like a beta product. To complicated to review and compare with anything other out there. Align this, tweak that, I was on this OS you were on that ICH while we were on that Raid card using this firmware... DAMN.

Maybe they should just take 2 drives One Vertex and one X25-M, use a standard Vista64 bit and test the drives out of the box. No tweaks or anything cause normal consumers depending on those reviews will mostly do none of them...

I doubt the 'normal' consumer will buy a SSD at all considering their cost.
Besides you don't actually need to do any tweaks for the 'Normal' consumer to see fast performance.

This is like telling someone not to get a Ferrari because it can be tuned and tweaked, and you will receive free OPTIONAL performance upgrades that adds extra performance but takes some effort!

Perhaps this does make reviews more complicated, but as an actual vertex OWNER this is the way I prefer it!
I'm quite happy with the Idea of having a tailored f/w specifically designed to give my raid0 a boost! rather than a product that just stays at status quo and never evolves.

**UObean** · 03-17-2009, 04:00 PM

I really don't understand why anyone would complain about a custom firmware for raid 0 performance. They made the factory firmware for single drives that consumers could just drop in their box and go. If they can provide us raid users more performance with a firmware upgrade I'm all for it.

**day187** · 03-17-2009, 05:38 PM

3x30GB Vertex RAID 0
Latest firmware

vista64 installed fully updated
DFI X58 ICH10R

workstation1

day

**NapalmV5** · 03-17-2009, 08:16 PM

so now after latest firmware all four 30/60/120/250 vertex = same performance ??

**Griff805** · 03-17-2009, 09:04 PM

Anyone got MFT benchmark of the drive?

**F0rr3sTT** · 03-17-2009, 09:06 PM

Thanks to all the people sharing benchmarks. Its looking promising. Anyone noticed the dreaded stutter after benching? Or any sluggishness when multitasking?

I know these are subjective assessments, but I'm a trusting soul

**Lu(ky** · 03-17-2009, 09:18 PM

Very nice there day187, I look forward on getting my hooked up on my Bloodrage board soon just waiting for some good memory..

**gergregg** · 03-17-2009, 09:33 PM

Originally Posted by NapalmV5

so now after latest firmware all four 30/60/120/250 vertex = same performance ??

According to the word from the OCZ forums it sounds like that is correct.

**zoob** · 03-18-2009, 03:30 AM

Dayum... time to fork over some cash and grab 3x60 GB's.. :|

**Rhys** · 03-18-2009, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by Lu(ky

Very nice there day187, I look forward on getting my hooked up on my Bloodrage board soon just waiting for some good memory..

I bit random, but I'v got a cat that looks identical to that! Lol

**lowfat** · 03-18-2009, 08:46 AM

Originally Posted by Griff805

Anyone got MFT benchmark of the drive?

Mine should be here today, I can test it out.

**Griff805** · 03-18-2009, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by lowfat

Mine should be here today, I can test it out.

Thanks- oh.. be sure to mention what firmware you're using. I think that's going to be a common phrase in the next couple months.

**modboxx** · 03-18-2009, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by zoob

Dayum... time to fork over some cash and grab 3x60 GB's.. :|

I was going to do the same, i even order 3x60 from the egg but i just seen the review anand posted and i think i rather get 2x80 x25m's

**Richard Dower** · 03-18-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Rhys

Perhaps because of the firmware update?
There isn't much point reviewing the drive if it is only going to be updated a week or so later.

it should be tested with mature and final firmware.

**Richard Dower** · 03-18-2009, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by modboxx

I was going to do the same, i even order 3x60 from the egg but i just seen the review anand posted and i think i my rather get 2x80 x25m

bad move IMO, for the price of two X25 why not buy 3 or 4 Vertex and RAID them?....then buy a 2TB for storage?

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