SSD for boot drive

[MMHighPoint]

I'd like to order a new PC with an SSD for a boot drive. Do I need to be sure to order a particular model or models to avoid the stuttering issues Anandtech discussed about 18 months ago, or have those issue finally been solved by the manufacturers?
Thanks
Martin

 

[Mr. Pedantic]

The stuttering depends on the controller, which was, AFAIK, only caused by JMicron's old controller. I'm not sure whether you can even buy an SSD based off that controller anymore - all the modern ones are fine. Sandforce is good, Intel is good, and Indilinx is still good, though it's showing its age a bit more. Basically stick to an X-25M or a Sandforce drive (it seems everyone's making one these days - OCZ, G.Skill, Mushkin, Corsair, Kingston, all the memory companies are jumping on the bandwagon) and you'll be fine with regards to stuttering. Crucial's RealSSD C300 is pretty decent as well.

 

[triples]

Agree!

X25-M G2, SandForce series and C300 are most reliable SSDs with high performance. Be sure you choose from them. I believe SF controller does best in writing and empty disk read. Intel is better on TRIM alignment.

 

[COPOHawk]

Yes...use an SSD for boot drive.

Personal Experience: Between myself and customers, I have installed over 10 Intel G2 SSD's over the last year...most of which have been the 80GB model. No problems with any of them.

The Vertex 2 is faster...and cheaper (look for 60GB model)...but it is tough to top Intel reliability.

Keep in mind, Intel's next gen (G3) is due to be released in the next 1.5 months or so...might want to check after Christmas deals or wait for new tech.

HTH...