sethm1 Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) Have Win 7 Home Prem 64 bit. Here are my 3 choices: 1. Crucial RealSSD C300 / Sata 6G b/s / Model # CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1. For $249 2. Vertex 2 OCZSSD2 -2VTXE12 120 GB/ Sata 3. For $200 I think the Crucial is an older drive, but if comes from Crucial, it will be shipped with the newest firmware. Vertex - may have to update, but wont know until installed. Also - with SSD's, I understand no need for a Defragger, but what about a programs like : CCleaner ; (2011) Tuneup Utilities; MRU Blaster; & Soluto Edited March 23, 2011 by sethm1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochobit Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 it's fine to use CCleaner what is your budget exactly? can you afford 350$? the Vertex 3 will be out in like two weeks, it is totally worth waiting for IF you are ok with spending that much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Wait 2-3 weeks for vertex 3. the 120gb should start at $250 and it is faster than anything out right now and will only get faster with firmware updates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivangela Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 isn't that 2 choices? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hierovision Posted March 23, 2011 Posted March 23, 2011 Definitely wait a few weeks for the Vertex 3. You're more or less guaranteed an amazing product. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethm1 Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 $250 for 128GB I am fine with - $275 maybe but not more. How soon will the price be announced? I am guessing when available for purchase. If my local MicroCenter will not carry - what is a good on line store- NewEgg? I am guessing now one likes the Crucial SSD? Oh and Tuneup Utilities 2011; MRU Blaster; & Soluto - safe or not? Thx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm_freek Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Have Win 7 Home Prem 64 bit. Here are my 3 choices: 1. Crucial RealSSD C300 / Sata 6G b/s / Model # CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1. For $249 2. Vertex 2 OCZSSD2 -2VTXE12 120 GB/ Sata 3. For $200 I think the Crucial is an older drive, but if comes from Crucial, it will be shipped with the newest firmware. Vertex - may have to update, but wont know until installed. Also - with SSD's, I understand no need for a Defragger, but what about a programs like : CCleaner ; (2011) Tuneup Utilities; MRU Blaster; & Soluto OCZ RevoDrive OCZSSDPX-1RVD0080 PCI-Express x4 80GB PCI Express MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) $243.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227597 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
potatochobit Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 naw I can't recommend a revo drive for him the vertex 3 might be cheaper than what I suggested, either way the 2 series might drop in price as well but like you mentioned, microcenter has the vertex2 120GB for 199$ right now if you dont want to wait i dont know much about those programs but... if you are using windows 7 they are most likely not needed at all windows7 does most of the tuneup stuff on it's own if you are using XP.... stop using XP, buy windows 7 and a vertex 2 right now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waco Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 Also - with SSD's, I understand no need for a Defragger, but what about a programs like : CCleaner ; (2011) Tuneup Utilities; MRU Blaster; & Soluto I don't think any of those are required if you're running Vista or 7. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted March 24, 2011 Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) prices were already announced at $250 for 120gb and $500 for 240gb, but nobody can say with 100% certainty until they are actually in the stores for sale. I'd count on it being $250 and wait for it. review on previous pages, but this page has prices http://techreport.com/articles.x/20622/8 Edited March 24, 2011 by Fight Game Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sethm1 Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 Hmm at $250 for a 120GB (which if I understanding reading OCZ literature, its actually 128GB. I think the 8 GB is saved for "Garbage". Vertex 3 should be out any day now and I'd rather buy that then the Vertex 2 and then have to mess with firmware update. Hopefully if any firmware update on the 3 - it will be awhile. And how often is there a firmware update on SSD's? Not use to firmware updates on regular hard drives. Also - I read the Vertex 3 is great for Stoney Bridge, but with not many PC's out with Stoneybridge, the 3 will still work fine on 'older' PC's (older meaning anything pre-February). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dling Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 will your mb support sata 3 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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