Intel's 34nm NAND SSDs launch in two weeks

**koli.fx** · 08-20-2009, 07:47 AM

I have a question regarding mounting of the drive. I noticed it has four screw holes at the bottom. Would it be possible to use those holes (with thumb screws maybe) and mount it on the side of regular hard drive cage?

E.g. instead of mounting it like a normal drive where you use holes on the side, could I use holes on the bottom? I hope it makes sense...

**Biker** · 08-20-2009, 08:06 AM

Of course it would....

You might have to drill a few new ones in the cage though because it might not line up perfectly

Edit:

Just checked for you...

You can get a 2 hole mount no problem but for 4 you'd better get your drill out (at least with my cages).

How about Velcro?

**koli.fx** · 08-20-2009, 10:31 AM

Thanks for checking Biker,

2 holes will be definitely enough for me. My cages will be empty, with one lonely SSD sitting there and other hard drives will be moved to a fileserver in another room.
I am really looking forward to being able to sleep with my pc on

**ownage** · 08-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Ditched my Raptor for a silent X25m-G2

I also found a mounting method on another forum for if you don't know how to mount your drive.

**Rhys** · 08-20-2009, 12:44 PM

Velcro's the best method in my opinion, it works well for me.

**One_Hertz** · 08-20-2009, 12:53 PM

I still dont understand why anyone would bother mounting an SSD. Just dump them anywhere and let them hang around. It is not like they will break like HDDs. If I dont want mine to move then I just duct tape them to a side of the bay

**lowfat** · 08-20-2009, 01:34 PM

I made stands out of pennies then just taped them in place as well

**saint-francis** · 08-20-2009, 01:38 PM

Mine's sitting on the static bag it came in, on top of a board.

**XS Janus** · 08-20-2009, 02:30 PM

Case builders need to step up their game!
...however current situation is forcing people to be creative again!

**vengance_01** · 08-20-2009, 03:24 PM

Is this drive to be found anywhere in the US? Newegg still has it back order =(

**Ender17** · 08-20-2009, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by vengance_01

Is this drive to be found anywhere in the US? Newegg still has it back order =(

I am also waiting impatiently for a release

**iboomalot** · 08-20-2009, 04:48 PM

this sucks my notebook at work is killing me

**cx-ray** · 08-21-2009, 05:28 AM

The Akasa AK-MX010 is a nice solution for one or two drives.

http://images.google.com/images?hl=e...-8&sa=N&tab=wi

**Biker** · 08-21-2009, 06:23 AM

Just a heads up folks:

Got notification 2 minutes ago that my X25-M G2's have just been shipped out from the UK retailer I ordered from (Scan) so all you backordered peeps should be getting yours shipped around now as well

Still showing out of stock on their website but thats no surprise as I expect these puppies to have been ordered a lot over the last few weeks

**koli.fx** · 08-21-2009, 06:55 AM

You're a star Biker, great shout. I ordered mine just now, it should be here next Monday. Price is good too: £171

It breaks my heart buying from Scan as I hate them so much, but I want that Intel SSD even more. I just hope I won't have to RMA it so Scan. I've been there, done that and never I want to do it again...

EDIT:
I F*cking hate SCAN!!!
Two hours after I ordered they emailed me this:

Originally Posted by Scan

Please regard this email as an active notification of a delay in your order, due to a temporary shortage in stock of the following item/s:

1. 80GB INTEL 2.5i MLC Gen.2 SSD
Estimated Lead Date = 28/08/2009

This is the worst company on the planet

EDIT 2:
Drive was delivered to me on 28th.

**labs23** · 08-21-2009, 06:56 AM

The 80Gb G2s are now back on-stock at Scan.

Newegg removed their red notice saying "temporary out of stock" too. They might have stocks by now, hopefully.

**vengance_01** · 08-21-2009, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by labs23

The 80Gb G2s are now back on-stock at Scan.

Newegg removed their red notice saying "temporary out of stock" too. They might have stocks by now, hopefully.

I hope! Been waiting for over 2 weeks. I want to try out this SSD experience with a fresh install of Win 7.

**Brahmzy** · 08-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by vengance_01

I hope! Been waiting for over 2 weeks. I want to try out this SSD experience with a fresh install of Win 7.

You're gonna love it man. I'm running W7 RTM on 4 different new machines at home and work, all with Vertexes or X25-M's in 'em and it's is pretty fan-friggin-tastic.

**kimandsally** · 08-21-2009, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by koli.fx

You're a star Biker, great shout. I ordered mine just now, it should be here next Monday. Price is good too: £171

It breaks my heart buying from Scan as I hate them so much, but I want that Intel SSD even more. I just hope I won't have to RMA it so Scan. I've been there, done that and never I want to do it again...

EDIT:
I F*cking hate SCAN!!!
Two hours after I ordered they emailed me this:

This is the worst company on the planet

Agreed.

**Ender17** · 08-21-2009, 10:10 PM

160GB back in stock at newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167017

**Biker** · 08-21-2009, 11:49 PM

Originally Posted by koli.fx

EDIT:
I F*cking hate SCAN!!!
Two hours after I ordered they emailed me this:
This is the worst company on the planet

I really dislike the way they immediately take your cash for an order even if it is out of stock for weeks afterwards

Don't even get me started on their RMA "service"

**Ao1** · 08-22-2009, 12:10 AM

Hey guys are Scan really that bad? I've had no problems with RMA's, in fact I’d say they have been the best company I’ve dealt with. They sent me an email to apologies after I cancelled my order for the G2 (the day before they arrived in stock) and offered me free shipping for my next order. It was not their fault that Intel recalled the drives and can’t subsequently get enough out on the shelves.

**Rhys** · 08-22-2009, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by audienceofone

Hey guys are Scan really that bad? I've had no problems with RMA's, in fact I’d say they have been the best company I’ve dealt with. They sent me an email to apologies after I cancelled my order for the G2 (the day before they arrived in stock) and offered me free shipping for my next order. It was not their fault that Intel recalled the drives and can’t subsequently get enough out on the shelves.

Yeh they did the same for me when I cancelled my order. My RMA'd G1 took about 9 days to get back.

They are actually pretty good, it overclockers I normally have a problem with.

**MoMo_RT** · 08-22-2009, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Ender17

160GB back in stock at newegg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167017

And now its watch listed again...

**garbageacc3** · 08-22-2009, 10:16 AM

hi,

does anyone know if trim will be supported by the intel x25-m when i'm running it as a non raid member on a raid controller (i have 3 WD 640gb , 2 are in raid 0, and 1 is non raid member boot drive)?

in my mobo bios (p5q pro) i have to set my config as raid, and i'm not sure if trim on the x25 will work through my onboard raid controller.

thanks

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