A claim that is difficult, if not impossible, to prove. The OP had a system that was working fine with an X25-M. When he changed to a Sandforce Intel 520, his system started crashing. Unless there is something the OP failed to mention, then it is a clear case of a Sandforce SSD causing his computer to crash. Whatever hardware he has, the X25-M was compatible with it, while the Sandforce SSD apparently had problems. It seems yet another example of years of problems Sandforce has had with compatibility. Compared to Intel X25-M, Samsung 830, or Plextor SSDs, it is unfortunate but true that a purchaser is more likely to have problems with Sandforce.
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Intel SSD 520 Issues
- Thread starter davewolfs
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A claim that is difficult, if not impossible, to prove. The OP had a system that was working fine with an X25-M. When he changed to a Sandforce Intel 520, his system started crashing. Unless there is something the OP failed to mention, then it is a clear case of a Sandforce SSD causing his computer to crash. Whatever hardware he has, the X25-M was compatible with it, while the Sandforce SSD apparently had problems. It seems yet another example of years of problems Sandforce has had with compatibility. Compared to Intel X25-M, Samsung 830, or Plextor SSDs, it is unfortunate but true that a purchaser is more likely to have problems with Sandforce.
A claim that is difficult, if not impossible, to prove. The OP had a system that was working fine with an X25-M. When he changed to a Sandforce Intel 520, his system started crashing. Unless there is something the OP failed to mention, then it is a clear case of a Sandforce SSD causing his computer to crash. Whatever hardware he has, the X25-M was compatible with it, while the Sandforce SSD apparently had problems. It seems yet another example of years of problems Sandforce has had with compatibility. Compared to Intel X25-M, Samsung 830, or Plextor SSDs, it is unfortunate but true that a purchaser is more likely to have problems with Sandforce.
It could also be the chipset not being designed to max out with a sata III ssd. The x25-m may not have been fast enough to cause the issue.
Just installed the Intel Toolbox today. It suggested turning off superfetch.
I have firmware version 400i.
I am still getting BSODs. Waiting one more week to see if superfetch does anything and than sending this back. As stated earlier my case is clear cut. I replaced an X25-M with this and as fast as it maybe my system is no longer stable.
I am using an Intel 920 X58 chipset. Has worked for years.
Do you folks prefer Samsung or Crucial?
I have firmware version 400i.
I am still getting BSODs. Waiting one more week to see if superfetch does anything and than sending this back. As stated earlier my case is clear cut. I replaced an X25-M with this and as fast as it maybe my system is no longer stable.
I am using an Intel 920 X58 chipset. Has worked for years.
Do you folks prefer Samsung or Crucial?
Just installed the Intel Toolbox today. It suggested turning off superfetch.
I have firmware version 400i.
I am still getting BSODs. Waiting one more week to see if superfetch does anything and than sending this back. As stated earlier my case is clear cut. I replaced an X25-M with this and as fast as it maybe my system is no longer stable.
I am using an Intel 920 X58 chipset. Has worked for years.
Do you folks prefer Samsung or Crucial?
Dave- One quick question. How did you move your OS over from the X25? Did you ghost/acronis it over, or did you do a fresh install on Windows? If the former, have you tried a fresh install?
I suggest you replace it with a Plextor M3 or Samsung 830.
The superfetch recommendation is supposed to be because it is not needed for an SSD (according to Intel), not because it causes crashing. So I don't expect disabling it will have any effect.
The superfetch recommendation is supposed to be because it is not needed for an SSD (according to Intel), not because it causes crashing. So I don't expect disabling it will have any effect.
Dave- One quick question. How did you move your OS over from the X25? Did you ghost/acronis it over, or did you do a fresh install on Windows? If the former, have you tried a fresh install?
Fresh install.
Even if you do decide to send it back, maybe stop by the Intel support forums to let them know what's happening.
Does the drive ever drop from the BIOS?
Does not drop from Bios.
The drive acts normally except I get blue screens once in a while. The weird part is they happen when the system is idle.
Posted to Intel community per your request.
http://communities.intel.com/thread/31447
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I am still getting BSODs. Waiting one more week to see if superfetch does anything and than sending this back. As stated earlier my case is clear cut. I replaced an X25-M with this and as fast as it maybe my system is no longer stable...
I am using an Intel 920 X58 chipset. Has worked for years.
Do you folks prefer Samsung or Crucial?
I'd save myself the week of headaches and swap the drive. It's sounding like a defective / "nearly DOA" drive. It happens even with SSD. With other brands too...including Crucial and even Samsung. A couple excerpts from Newegg's Samsung 830 user reviews:
"Cons: ...Came Almost Dead on Arrival
I watched the drive slowly die: Right out of the box, it almost was able to install windows 7 in a custom build. After failing this initially, BSoD errors suddenly because much more frequent on subsequent install. A few hours later, it failed every stress test that was applied to it..."
"...Cons: Hang-time when installing windows 7. Error reports..."
Can't really let that stop you, though. There's always that small chance with any brand. If you're committed to Samsung and Crucial only, I'd probably go for the Samsung if I were buying now. The number of happy (silent majority) users out there likely far, far exceeds the vocal minority experiencing issues. It's just something to be aware of. As mentioned before, Plextor's 5 year warrantied drives would also be a solid choice.
If you decide to go the Crucial M4 route, be especially sure the firmware is up to date, and if not, update it without hesitation. There's an unpleasant issue that pops up eventually when not running the latest firmware with it. Of course, a prompt firmware update after installing it is a good practice for any drive. If anything were to actually go wrong, might as well be during your return policy window via the shop.
I'd save myself the week of headaches and swap the drive. It's sounding like a defective / "nearly DOA" drive. It happens even with SSD. With other brands too...including Crucial and even Samsung. A couple excerpts from Newegg's Samsung 830 user reviews:
Can't really let that stop you, though. There's always that small chance with any brand. If you're committed to Samsung and Crucial only, I'd probably go for the Samsung if I were buying now. The number of happy (silent majority) users out there likely far, far exceeds the vocal minority experiencing issues. It's just something to be aware of. As mentioned before, Plextor's 5 year warrantied drives would also be a solid choice.
If you decide to go the Crucial M4 route, be especially sure the firmware is up to date, and if not, update it without hesitation. There's an unpleasant issue that pops up eventually when not running the latest firmware with it. Of course, a prompt firmware update after installing it is a good practice for any drive. If anything were to actually go wrong, might as well be during your return policy window via the shop.
Do you prefer plextor over samsung? Also, might be worth replacing the 520 with a new one to see if that fixes things.
It always ends up in a flame war like this.
I don't think you're on the right thread.