OCZ RevoDrive PCI-E x4 120GB SSD

Collider

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Hi all,

My current setup is listed in my signature and I'm running out of space on my 80GB G2 (down to 10 gigs), so I was thinking of getting a 2nd G2 to do a raid-0 setup but for $279 Revo almost sounds like a better deal. This way I could use Revo as my OS/Program drive, and use my current G2 for additional storage (Visual Studio projects, Photoshop files, working files, etc).

I've read Anand's review and have a pretty good idea of how the drive compares to other SSD's. And the lack of Trim support is a minus for sure, but I would still be giving that up by raiding 2x G2s.

Just wanted to get some feedback/opinions from others if this drive is worth the upgrade or if I should go 2 x G2s in raid-0.

Thanks!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-20227578-L02D
 

Burner27

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Problem with the REVO drive is if one drive fails on it, the whole unit needs to go in for an RMA. If one drive fails in your RAID 0 or RAID 1 setup of 2 x 80GB Intel SSDs, at least you can still run with one (in the RAID 1 setup) or run with one SSD (provided you have a backup image of your drive that has a compatible driver for the controller mode you are using) while the failed drive is RMA'd.

I think I worded that more confusing than it needed to be.......
 

lmccrary

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You might check into the Revo x2, there is an article here on Anandtech about it. One concern is motherboad compatibility. I would suggest going to OCZ's site and read through some of the threads about the original Revo drive. Maybe the Revo x2 is more compatible with various boards.
Personally, I have a Vertex 2 and I love it. I don't see how something could be much faster in normal usage, but you might have a different usage pattern.
 

Collider

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You might check into the Revo x2, there is an article here on Personally, I have a Vertex 2 and I love it. I don't see how something could be much faster in normal usage, but you might have a different usage pattern.

I think you're right on that, I'm actually quite satisfied with performance of my single G2 - things are very snappy even during heavy multitasking (multiple Visual Studio instances, open Photoshop & Illustrator, multiple office docs, browser windows, etc.) but I am running out of space :(

Also checked some reviews and Revo seems to be working with my Asus P6T Deluxe.
 

LokutusofBorg

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I have a Vertex 2 120GB at work. Win7, Office 2010, Visual Studio (2008 & 2010) SQL Server, around 15GB in databases, my full code base (300k+ lines of code), Fireworks, plus all the other programs I use.. I'm using 61GB of my drive.

I'd say just (wipe and) sell your G2 and buy a bigger drive -- either a 120GB SF drive, or a 160GB G2. Monkeying around with two drives can be a pain.
 

Old Hippie

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I looked at those Revo things when I was looking to "upgrade" from my Intel G2s in RAID0 but decided against it.

Either way you'll have no TRIM and I think it would be harder to resell than two normal SSDs.

Either get another Intel and do RAID or do what I did and purchase a Crucial300 256GB unit.
 

sechs

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I have to join the chorus here. If you're willing to drop that kind of dough and just need more space, buy a new drive.

RAID adds complication and another point of possible failure, which are not necessary.
 

Collider

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I have to join the chorus here. If you're willing to drop that kind of dough and just need more space, buy a new drive.

Well that's the thing at $279 that puts it in the same price range as other single drives of comparable capacity (same as Vertex 2 120GB for example) So that's almost as much as I would spend on a bigger drive anyways but this way would get raid-0 performance.
 
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FishAk

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The 120Gb Vertex 2 is $75 less after rebate.

Two 60Gb Vertex 2s you could set in RAID 0 are $40 less after rebate, and would be easier to sell than the PCI-E drive.

The RevoDrive can't go in a laptop.
 

Campy

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It seems like you really want this thing, and if that's the case just buy it. There's no good reason why you should get this over a new SSD, but it's very cool though :)
I say again, if you want it you should get it, you'll always be more satisfied with a purchase if the product is something you really want.
 

Old Hippie

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Well that's the thing at $279 that puts it in the same price range as other single drives of comparable capacity (same as Vertex 2 120GB for example) So that's almost as much as I would spend on a bigger drive anyways but this way would get raid-0 performance.
Cool!

Buy it.