ADATA Sandforce Firmware Update Hacks

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This goes out to all Sandforce SSd's that don't have a firmware update from the manufacturer.

Is it possible to use a different manufacturer firmware update to update a different brand SSD?
 
Why do you want to update the firmware? you got any issues? post some results if you can.
 
Subscribed. I have the Microcenter 64gb G2 SSD which is a rebranded A-Data s599 sandforce.

I'm running into issues with it where I come back to my computer only to find it trying to boot and showing a BOOTMGR not found error. I haven't been by my workstation when the reboot occurs but I'm guessing the drive is dropping for some reason, windows (7) panics and reboots. A power cycle fixes it. So far the only thing I've noticed is that this won't happen if I keep disk activity up.

We're not alone, I've seen others posting about similar issues, mainly in the hot deals thread for this particular drive.
 
Ofc you would run into issues those drives are mostly bad batch, like 1/3 of the owners or even more have issues with them. Yes its impossible to get 30$ lower price on SF based SSD. Like they say if its too good to be true then it is.

P.S. I made a tons of reading and searching over then net (wanted to get one) those drives are most definitely random performing, and even worse.
 
Right now I have like 8x of the ADATA S599's and they are at least as good as the Agility 2/ Vertex 2 drives. They have been install and forget for the most part. Not sure about the Microcenter drives though as who knows if they are straight rebadges at a 25% discount or there is another difference.
 
From what I have researched OCZ hooked up with Sandforce early and got some special attention on firmware updates which optimize operation of the Sandforce controlled SSD.


Not all of the manufacturers get this special firmware update service and that is why they don't offer the firmware updates which help with operation of the SSD.

It's a known problem.
 
SonDa5 said:
From what I have researched OCZ hooked up with Sandforce early and got some special attention on firmware updates which optimize operation of the Sandforce controlled SSD.
Not all of the manufacturers get this special firmware update service and that is why they don't offer the firmware updates which help with operation of the SSD.
It's a known problem.
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Could you give us a link to the problem?
 
there is no physical difference between the SF-1200 and SF-1500. It’s the same die. The difference between the two amounts to firmware, validation and settings on the chips themselves.
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OCZ's firmware on their "SF1200" based drives performs similar to other more expensive SF1500 based "enterprise-class" drives in terms of IOPS. other vendors that use the SF1200 controller do not have this extra performance bump that i know of, so i dont think this claim is true-
Right now I have like 8x of the ADATA S599's and they are at least as good as the Agility 2/ Vertex 2 drives.
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as far as the origional question- can one firmware be used on another vendors product- the answer is almost always going to be "no". i dont know of any instances where you can, but that isnt to say there isnt any. but most companies would not want their software on competitors products, and take steps to actively prevent this.
 
Old Hippie said:
I appreciate the link but I see no problem.

AFAIK you don't have an SSD so why does this effect you?

PSSS..That article is from April...what, if anything, has changed?
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Sandforce has been around for awhile now. I keep reading about all kinds of problems. OCZ seems to have a good hold on the firmware updates.


I don't have an SSD yet but I do want to buy one and am considering buying another brand besides OCZ to save money. I want the firmware updates though.
 
SonDa5 said:
Sandforce has been around for awhile now. I keep reading about all kinds of problems. OCZ seems to have a good hold on the firmware updates.
I don't have an SSD yet but I do want to buy one and am considering buying another brand besides OCZ to save money. I want the firmware updates though.
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The article was 4 months ago and you seem to have no idea if anything is different.

Seriously, you sound like the kind of guy who "kicks tires" all day long because they feel they can never buy enough for their "dollar".

You're probably going to buy a "great bargain" and be disappointed with the performance. :D
 
Old Hippie said:
You're probably going to buy a "great bargain" and be disappointed with the performance. :D
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I punch walls when deals go bad. ;)



If a deal is good I'm happy with what I get. I don't buy stuff that I am not genuinely interested in.
 
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