64GB OS SSD

note235

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I have a Sata 3 controller, which 64GB SSD do you guys recommend for an OS drive?
Im looking at the M4 for speed but I've heard the c300 is better?
 
c300 has a HIGHER 4k read speed. m4 has a higher sequential and write. you will use your 4k read more often than anything else.
 
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c300 has a lower 4k read speed. m4 has a higher sequential and write. you will use your 4k read more often than anything else.

C300 has a higher random 4KB read speed as compared to the m4 (as compared to any SSD, actually, C300 is champ for random 4KB read speed).

I think that is what you meant, but it is not what you wrote! ;)

And it is correct that the m4 has higher sequential speeds than the C300.
 
It is unlikely you will notice any difference in performance between the C300 and the m4 in normal usage -- the differences being discussed in this thread are mostly only apparent if you run benchmark programs like AS-SSD.

I'd go with whichever one is less expensive.
 
definitely, and the reliability of both should be the same? any other solid options for the same price range? $100 flat seems like a good deal for a sealed c300
 
The C300 has been around a year longer than the m4, so I'd give it a slight edge in projected reliability, but that is just a guess.

I think the C300 / m4 is the best choice for a 64GB SSD. Whichever is second is far enough behind that I would not even consider it. Once you get up into the 80GB size, the Intel 320 becomes my top choice for most people.
 
very cool, but the force 3 went on sale for $180 AR with 120gb...so tempting haha
 
I'd avoid Sandforce SSDs right now, until they get the 2.06 firmware problems fixed.
 
C300 has a higher random 4KB read speed as compared to the m4 (as compared to any SSD, actually, C300 is champ for random 4KB read speed).

I think that is what you meant, but it is not what you wrote! ;)

shit you're right. I said it backwards. I always think lower latency when I think about 4k read.
 
i guess ill use the agility 2 for my pc and get a c300 for my mom's e-350?
 
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