Installing a new OCZ Agility 3 SSD

[DeaconFrost]

Okay, so apparently, there's quite a debate on what drivers to use for the OCZ version 3 SSDs. I was able to get a 240 GB Agility 3 for a good price and I will soon be installing it. With my current C300 drive, I was able to get much better read/write speeds once I installed the Intel drivers (when using AHCI), as opposed to the default msahci.sys drivers.

Now I am reading some forum threads where it is suggested to use the Microsoft default drivers with the OCZ version 3 drives, or else there's a high risk of BSoDs. Others debate that this isn't an issue.

Can anyone shed some light or experience on the subject...especially if you have a version 3 drive on AHCI ports?

 

[ob1]

I have used nothing but the intel RST drivers since installing mine quite some time ago and never had a bsod or any other problem relating to the horrible OCZ reputation.

 

[Red Falcon]

I have used nothing but the intel RST drivers since installing mine quite some time ago and never had a bsod or any other problem relating to the horrible OCZ reputation.

Not to say their reputation isn't garbage, their SSDs have improved vastly beyond the nightmare which was the Agility/Vertex 2 SSDs.

The Agility/Vertex 1 and 3 series were and are actually pretty reliable.

 

[ckryan]

By and large, I suggest using the RST drivers. With the latest firmware, I've not had any problems with RST of any kind with 2281s. In fact, I had more BSODs with MSAHCI a few months back before the latest FW.

So I'd say use RST.

 

[DeaconFrost]

Seems to be a consensus so far. Thanks!