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OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS 120GB Review

OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS 120GB Review

By Carl Nelson on November 28, 2011

Today we look at the OCZ Vertex 3 Max IOPS edition, which pairs the SandForce SF-2281 controller with 32 channels of Toggle Flash goodness. Check it out!

Posted in PC Hardware, Storage | 3 Responses

A-Data S511 120GB Review

A-Data S511 120GB Review

By Carl Nelson on October 12, 2011

We take a look at the A-Data S511, a SandForce 2281 based drive using Synchronous flash, but is priced like most Asynchronous drives such as the OCZ Agility 3.

Posted in PC Hardware, Storage | 1 Response

Mid-Range SSD Comparison 2011

Mid-Range SSD Comparison 2011

By Carl Nelson on August 2, 2011

We take a look at four 128GB SSDs that are similar in price but vastly different in hardware. Which one is fastest? OCZ Agility 3 vs Kingston SSDNow V100 vs Crucial M4 vs Patriot Torqx II

Posted in PC Hardware, Storage | 10 Responses

SSD on PS3 Performance Guide

SSD on PS3 Performance Guide

By Carl Nelson on July 4, 2011

A look at how an SSD can improve performance in the Playstation 3 console. Now the SSDs have reached realistic price points, it might be worth considering installing one in your PS3!

Posted in Storage, Video Game Hardware | 5 Responses

Patriot Memory Supersonic USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

Patriot Memory Supersonic USB 3.0 Flash Drive Review

By Carl Nelson on April 1, 2011

We review the Supersonic USB 3.0 Flash Drive by Patriot Memory. Is it worth it to spend $100 on a 32 GB flash drive? Read on to find out!

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Seagate Barracuda XT 6 Gbps Hard Drive Review

Seagate Barracuda XT 6 Gbps Hard Drive Review

By Carl Nelson on January 26, 2010

We take the Barracuda XT, which is capable of 6 Gbps SATA 3.0 Connectivity, and put it to the test. Does SATA 3.0 really make a difference with mechanical drives?

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