Intel SSD 180gb for $99 (330 model with Sandforce)

[Roland00Address]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167122

 

[rsutoratosu]

hope its good, in for one

 

[Uppsala9496]

That is a good price. MC has this as a black friday special for that price (in store only).

 

[jaydee]

Also a great Intel SSD deal on newegg :

240GB Intel SSD 335 for $155

 

[Pheran]

This same 180G drive is now $90 AR at TigerDirect.

 

[Fayd]

330 series 240GB drive for 140.

Jaydee's link will be a faster drive, tho.

i'm still looking for a decent price on a 7mm thick drive in the 240-256gb region.

 

[Pheran]

330 series 240GB drive for 140.

Jaydee's link will be a faster drive, tho.

i'm still looking for a decent price on a 7mm thick drive in the 240-256gb region.

OK, that is awesome, and no rebate. Purchased!

 

[jaydee]

330 series 240GB drive for 140.

Jaydee's link will be a faster drive, tho.

i'm still looking for a decent price on a 7mm thick drive in the 240-256gb region.

Must have just dropped the price on that 330 240GB. It was $150 when I posted the link on the SSD 335. I too recommend the 330 240GB for $140 over the 335 240GB for $155.

 

[Jiggz]

This same 180G drive is now $90 AR at TigerDirect.

If you don't mind rebates yes, TD is a better deal. But I went for the NE without rebates. It's actually a decent drive. I've used it for the almost a month without any problem. Just a tad faster compare to my 2TB-2 disks RAID 0. It's perfect for OS and application drive.

 

[Samus]

damn $140 that's crazy!

 

[hondaf17]

I bought the one from TD - $78 for me after 10% shop discover cash rewards and $30 rebate.

This is my first SSD. Do I simply plug it in and then do a fresh install of Win 8 to that drive? What is this I hear about cloning/migrating stuff over? I'd like to use this purchase as an excuse to do a fresh install.

 

[Aikouka]

This is my first SSD. Do I simply plug it in and then do a fresh install of Win 8 to that drive? What is this I hear about cloning/migrating stuff over? I'd like to use this purchase as an excuse to do a fresh install.

I wouldn't worry about migrating unless you want to avoid the hassle of reinstalling everything. Just make sure you use a TRIM-capable operating system such as Windows 7 (not Vista, XP, etc.). Also, if you're installing Windows 7, you can get an ISO with SP1 built in from Microsoft's CDN.

 

[BudAshes]

vertex 4 128 is 80 bucks at newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227791

 

[Corporate Thug]

vertex 4 128 is 80 bucks at newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820227791

$75 at amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-Technology.../dp/B007R1FH3K

 

[BudAshes]

$75 at amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-Technology.../dp/B007R1FH3K

now we're talking.

 

[SunRey]

Thank You!

 

[Corporate Thug]

the $99 intel is back.

 

[john3850]

I bite for one for a new Asrock Z77 Extreme 4 setup.
I still have 128gb 830 which cost 79 a few months back.
I will use the 830 for op system and the intel for storage.

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

For $140 you can pick up the SanDisk Extreme 240GB as well. That drive is faster than the SSD 330 and consumes less power as well--think I may go for that instead.

 

[jimbob200521]

What about the Kingston 128gb for $79.99 or 64gb for $49.99 deals at Staples, online is sold out but the local in store still has both. I'm about to go pick up one of those (probably the 128gb), any opinions on those?

http://www.staples.com/Kingston-SSD-Solid-State-Drives/brandedcat_CL163882_Kingston_8143

 

[Farmer]

For $140 you can pick up the SanDisk Extreme 240GB as well. That drive is faster than the SSD 330 and consumes less power as well--think I may go for that instead.

Just ordered, damn you damn you! It's a good deal though and thank you for bringing it to my attention .

 

[LOL_Wut_Axel]

Just ordered, damn you damn you! It's a good deal though and thank you for bringing it to my attention .

I'm going broke saving all this money!!!

I bought a Vertex 3 120GB at $50 and a Seagate Barracuda 3TB at $90.

The 240GB SanDisk Extreme is a great deal, too. It's still one of the fastest SSDs today because of its Toggle NAND, and it's very reliable as well given all of Sandforces' kinks have been solved.

 

[gammaray]

What about the Kingston 128gb for $79.99 or 64gb for $49.99 deals at Staples, online is sold out but the local in store still has both. I'm about to go pick up one of those (probably the 128gb), any opinions on those?

http://www.staples.com/Kingston-SSD-..._Kingston_8143

just be aware that the hyperX 3k is not as good as the HyperX

go on kingston website to see the differences.

 

[ivwshane]

just be aware that the hyperX 3k is not as good as the HyperX

go on kingston website to see the differences.

Storage reviews say its pretty much the same drive but with a lessor P/E cycles.

http://www.storagereview.com/kingston_hyperx_3k_ssd_review

 

[gammaray]

Storage reviews say its pretty much the same drive but with a lessor P/E cycles.

http://www.storagereview.com/kingston_hyperx_3k_ssd_review

"While they both use high-quality 25nm Intel MLC NAND, the 3K is rated for 3,000 P/E cycles where the HyperX is 5,000"