Corsair Force Series GS vs Samsung 840

[BlueGoldAce]

Looking to replace my dead hard drive in my late 2011 MacBook. I just purchased a Samsung 840 nonpro, 500 gb.

Today I found a corsair force gs 480 gb for $20 cheaper.

Which would be the better buy? I appreciate the help. I have done some looking but didn't find a straight answer.

For those who want to know, the deal is on Newegg.

Again, thanks in advance for the help.
-blue

 

[Hellhammer]

It's only 20 bucks and you actually for 20GB more capacity with the SSD 840. I don't see any point in returning the drive.

 

[Charlie98]

If you already have the 840 you may as well stick with it. It is at least the equivalent to the GS if not better. The Corsair has the SandForce SF2200-series controller anyway, I think the Samsung, even the standard 840, is a better choice.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

If you already have the 840 you may as well stick with it. It is at least the equivalent to the GS if not better. The Corsair has the SandForce SF2200-series controller anyway, I think the Samsung, even the standard 840, is a better choice.

That was my primary concern, The sandforce controller.

 

[Coup27]

Apple use Samsung drives as their OEM drives so I would certainly stick with what you have as you will be far less likely to have any problems.

 

[Charlie98]

That was my primary concern, The sandforce controller.

TBH, I have a 64GB OCZ Agility3 with the evil SF-2281 controller and I have not had a bit of a problem with it... but I baby it. I don't sleep or hibernate it, which you will probably do with your MacBook, and I back up my new data almost constantly because I fear That Day.

In fact, I just replaced it with a Samsung 840Pro... 😉

 

[tweakboy]

Matter of preference. Their both gonna be fast and you will not tell the difference. gl