I'm using ASUS Rampage II Extreme and I have no intention to upgrade (i7-975EE and 12GB of 1600MHz RAM) since this machine literally eats all I throw at it. I need at least 50% boost to upgrade, and I don't think a 50% faster development machine will be possible very soon.
SSD drives, on the...
I would've thought Intel = win, since someone has mentioned Intel drives keep most of their starting performance, while those loose quite a bit. (Haven't investigated any details tho).
I've been informed Intel new RST drivers support TRIM over RAID.
I've checked now and it seems that was a mistake on Intel side:
Worth waiting Feb? Hmm. I don't need more than 160GB tbh and G3 seems more like space improvement, rather than speed. There is this benchmark posted of a G3 drive.
I have bought an Intel 160GB G2 SSD X25-M since I was told Intel X25-M drives at that time have been the most reliable drive with superior controler.
Now, I need one more drive since 160GB is just not enough for projects I need on a fast drive.
I can buy one more Intel 160GB G2 X25-M SSD or...