SSD Write Endurance 25nm Vs 34nm

[Anvil]

I had issues with my Vertex 4 on the shipped fw (1.3), the 1.4RC fw looks much better. (maybe not for this test though)

Had to flash off the X79 as it gave all sorts off issues, including being locked.
Flashing on a Z68 worked instantly though, it cleared most if not all attributes.

[Ao1]

It sucks when a major f/w update gets released after you have started testing. From an endurance perspective it is hard to know what impact the f/w change might have on the end result. Then again it seems a bit pointless to test on outdated f/w.

I’ve read a few snipets recently about some significant changes to NAND structure that are on the cards to cope with smaller geometries. (3D nand). The tech is continuing to evolve rapidly, so I wouldn’t be surprised if drives continue to be outdated every 12months and remain at high price levels for a long time yet.