I'm looking to speed up my HTPC. I've done all of the SSD Optimization set as listed in eskro's how to guide accept TRIM because the SSD that I currently have doesn't support it (It was a hand me down). So I've been looking around and narrowed it down to either the Patriot Torqx 2 or the OCZ Agility 3. I'm leaning towards the OCZ Agility 3.
It seems like the Patriot Torqx 2 is favored here and there are a few users here using the OCZ Agility 3. The reviews on Newegg seems to be a mixed bag there are those who either like the drives or hate them. So I guess I'm here to get some more feed back from the committee about either of these drives or other options.
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2012-04-30 05:01
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HTPC: Apex MI-008 | Foxconn H67S | Celeron G530 | G.SKILL 4GB | Crucial 64 SSD| Arctic Cooling | PicoPSU-160-XT |
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eskro
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2012-04-30 07:30
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Patriot Torqx 2 are reliable, i'd buy them no questions asked over any OCZ SSD
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2012-04-30 07:53
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Loving my Torqx 2..... it's been performing well... 20 Sec boot...
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Driver 944
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2012-04-30 09:20
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You are comparing a 32GB SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) to a 60GB SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) drive.
If your board supports SATA II 32GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...32GS25SSDR 64GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6820220581 If you board supports SATA III http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as..._-20148441 OCZ isn't the problem, it's the SandForce controllers they use that may give problems. http://www.overclock.net/t/1240697/ocz-a...mes-doa/10 http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/426?vs=402 |
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Spyderturbo007
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2012-04-30 13:50
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I have two OCZ SSD's and haven't had a problem with either one of them. I have a 60GB in my office computer as the boot drive along with a 40GB in the HTPC. Both have been running for about a year with no issues or discernible slow down.
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2012-04-30 15:07
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Thanks everyone for you replies.
(2012-04-30 09:20)Driver 944 Wrote: You are comparing a 32GB SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) to a 60GB SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) drive. Thanks for the links it's more food for thought. My board does support SATA III and that's why I was leaning towards the OCZ drive. But at the same time I didn't want something that was going to crap out in a few months or so, Hence the Patriot. This Crucial M4 SSD you're recommending appears to be the best of both worlds. I will definitely look more into this. HTPC: Apex MI-008 | Foxconn H67S | Celeron G530 | G.SKILL 4GB | Crucial 64 SSD| Arctic Cooling | PicoPSU-160-XT |
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2012-04-30 18:52
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oh yeah, Crucial M4 are gold!!
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2012-04-30 19:37
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I've decided to get the Crucial M4 it's more expansive but I think the extra cost will be worth it.
HTPC: Apex MI-008 | Foxconn H67S | Celeron G530 | G.SKILL 4GB | Crucial 64 SSD| Arctic Cooling | PicoPSU-160-XT |
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eskro
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2012-04-30 21:27
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FTW scrolling !!
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Driver 944
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2012-04-30 22:46
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A few more thoughts -
Do a fresh install, do not restore or clone your existing drive. Check for firmware updates - http://www.crucial.com/support/firmware.aspx Make a back up of your drive. Keep us posted with your results, or if you have time give us a review. |
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