[DEAD] Samsung 830 64GB SSD - $80FS @Newegg (one day only!)

[Termie]

Hot deal on the very best small SSD available, the 64GB Samsung 830.

Link: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...m-_-20-147-162

Use Promo Code: EMCYTZT1467. Bonus is that there's no rebate to deal with.

Evidence that it's the best small SSD: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/tests-ssd-review-solid-state,3103.html

 

[jhansman]

Nice price for a 64GB drive. Any reason I couldn't RAID this drive with my 64GB Crucial M4?

 

[jaydee]

I've resisted thus far... just barely though.

 

[Leymenaide]

price now 104.00

 

[Termie]

Nice price for a 64GB drive. Any reason I couldn't RAID this drive with my 64GB Crucial M4?

It won't work.

price now 104.00

You have to use the code.

 

[jhansman]

It won't work.

Why, pray tell? I was thinking of getting one just to replace the M4, since it seems to turn in better performance across the board. Wish I could afford a 128GB, but not this year.

 

[av911]

It won't work.

Of course, it's gonna work. It might not work as well as having 2 of the same drives, but it will work. Yes, TRIM won't work.

 

[Termie]

Why, pray tell? I was thinking of getting one just to replace the M4, since it seems to turn in better performance across the board. Wish I could afford a 128GB, but not this year.

I've only ever heard of people using identical drives to build a RAID array. You might want to ask in the "Memory and Storage" forum, but this recent article suggests that identical drives aren't a necessity: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/132877/how_to_set_up_raid_on_your_pc.html.

 

[blckgrffn]

Wow, very nice. Where was this a week ago when I needed it?

 

[jhansman]

I've only ever heard of people using identical drives to build a RAID array. You might want to ask in the "Memory and Storage" forum, but this recent article suggests that identical drives aren't a necessity: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/132877/how_to_set_up_raid_on_your_pc.html.

Thanks for that link. Decided to get the 128GB 830 upgrade kit from Amazon for $159. The M4 will become a game drive.

 

[Genx87]

Grabbed one for my laptop.

 

[jalaram]

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