G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal SSD for $198 at NewEgg

[Destiny]

G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal SSD for $220 with $25 off with code BTEYXNV25 = $198

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-25S2S-120GBP2

 

[Infrnl]

how is the support for g-skill? i have heard of many people having problems with the ocz version, but its very easy to get support for ocz drives, not sure about g-skill

 

[Destiny]

From what I have read in this forum in other threads... G. Skill customer support for their other products (System Memory) seems to be good...

 

[CurseTheSky]

What controller does this have in it? Sandforce?

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

What controller does this have in it? Sandforce?

SF 1200 controller

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/gskill_fleshes_out_phoenix_pro_series_ssds_new_capacities

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

$1.65/gb

Not bad for a high end SSD. As tempting as this is I kind of want to wait until BF and more details on Gen 3 controllers.

 

[NYHoustonman]

Somebody convince me not to buy this :O.

I suppose the biggest barrier is that I don't have time for a complete Windows reinstall right now. I feel like software should exist (or that somebody could write it) to move a Windows install/system files to a new SSD, and move all secondary applications to a second hard drive... But I can't find anything. Does this exist?

 

[jjmIII]

Hmm, only pd $318 shipped for mine :\ .

Rock ass solid, and no regrets though!

 

[jjmIII]

I suppose the biggest barrier is that I don't have time for a complete Windows reinstall right now.

Of coarse I know what you mean, but if my above post isn't enough, a Win7 install takes 8-10 minutes on this drive.....!

 

[Infrnl]

Somebody convince me not to buy this :O.

I suppose the biggest barrier is that I don't have time for a complete Windows reinstall right now. I feel like software should exist (or that somebody could write it) to move a Windows install/system files to a new SSD, and move all secondary applications to a second hard drive... But I can't find anything. Does this exist?

I know other drives come with that data link/software that does exactly what you are wanting. I do not know if they have anything separate though. I thought I read somewhere yesterday that there is some free software that works well and can do the same thing; just can"t recall where I saw it.

I'm just worried about the data loss issue with Sf drives. This is a damn good price though.

 

[lazarus000]

Somebody convince me not to buy this :O.

in a couple months it will be cheaper




()

 

[Morgot]

Had one in my cart going through the paypal motions.......and sold out.

 

[Darkrage]

dam was just going to buy...sold out...

 

[dmoney1980]

dam was just going to buy...sold out...

a bigger n better deal will come soon my friends

 

[qliveur]

BF approacheth.

 

[jaydee]

SF 1200 controller

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/news/gskill_fleshes_out_phoenix_pro_series_ssds_new_capacities

Hmm... I thought the Phoenix Pro series was the Vertex 2 equivalant, thus SF-1500?

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Hmm... I thought the Phoenix Pro series was the Vertex 2 equivalant, thus SF-1500?

Per Maximum PC it isn't.

When I searched for it, everything I could find appeared to show the SF1200.

 

[NYHoustonman]

in a couple months it will be cheaper




()

I slept on it, and it was OOS come morning. Must be a sign .

 

[jjmIII]

I slept on it, and it was OOS come morning. Must be a sign .

Well, it's back in stock. I'd say it's a sign. Hit it! :awe:

Huh??.....just noticed "This item can only be purchased with a combo". When did Newegg start that crap?

 

[Celeryman]

Hmm... I thought the Phoenix Pro series was the Vertex 2 equivalant, thus SF-1500?

Vertex 2 is SF-1200 and so is the Phoenix Pro. Same drive for the most part, except G.Skill must be doing something different (right). They don't have near the percentage of failure that the Vertex 2 does from what I have read.

 

[qliveur]

The Vertex 2 uses an SF-1200SE controller instead of the standard SF-1200. That may be the source of the problems that the OCZ drives are having.

Well, it's back in stock. I'd say it's a sign. Hit it! :awe:

Huh??.....just noticed "This item can only be purchased with a combo". When did Newegg start that crap?

Could be to prevent use of the coupon code.

 

[Infrnl]

a bigger n better deal will come soon my friends

Theres always a bigger & better deal coming soon. No matter when someone buys something; it always ends up cheaper within the near future. Its a never ending battle.

The Vertex 2 uses an SF-1200SE controller instead of the standard SF-1200. That may be the source of the problems that the OCZ drives are having.

does that mean the Phoenix is only equivilent to the agility series?

I bit last night; hoping not to have any problems. This will be my first ssd:biggrin:

 

[Destiny]

Is this deal "Dead"... if it is should I change the title?

 

[muskie32]

^ i am wondering the same thing...?

 

[muskie32]

Here is another one similar in price