Best SSD for less than ~$200?

[garetjax27]

Hey guys. I'm looking to buy an SSD, but unfortunately, it must meet certain strigent criteria, budget being the primary requisite:

1) Capacity must be 32GB or larger
2) Must be MLC, SATA II, TRIM support
3) Performance and reliability are critical
4) Budget is set at around $200

Any reccomendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Oldie]

OEM X-25 80GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167016&cm_re=80GB-_-20-167-016-_-Product

 

[Dangman]

OEM X-25 80GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820167016&cm_re=80GB-_-20-167-016-_-Product

+1 to this recommendation.

 

[Etherton]

Just pulled the trigger on a X-25 80GB myself earlier today. Bought mine from Amazon retail though. Paid a little more but wanted it tomorrow.

 

[lt_shiro]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...0227528&cm_re=vertex_2-_-20-227-528-_-Product

OCZ Vertex 2 is also good pick but speed comes at the cost of drive space.

 

[garetjax27]

Thanks for all the replies guys! I think I'll hit up the Intel SSD over the OCZ due to the larger capacity of the Intel.

 

[chiggah]

Microcenter boxed 80gb $200 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0327003

I believe the newegg ones are not boxed

 

[garetjax27]

I believe the newegg ones are not boxed

Correct, it is not. I beleive it is OEM which is fine, I don't really need the caddy or SATA cable.