Intel 520 Series Cherryville SSDSC2CW180A3K5 2.5" MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Description:
4KB Random Read: Up to 50,000 IOPS 4KB Random Write: Up to 60,000 IOPS Used For: Consumer Height: 9.5mm Max Sequential Read: Up to 550 MB/s (SATAIII) Up to 280 MB/s (SATAII) Max Sequential Write: Up to 520 MB/s (SATAIII) Up to 260 MB/s (SATAII) MTBF: 1,200,000 hours Features: Out-of-the-Box Write Performance (IOPS): up to 80,000 IOPS
Finally, Intel catches up with the best in SSD technology.
review by jcfsusmc
Intel has really done it this time. Say what you want about their less than stellar performance over the last two years in the SSD market. The 520 series gives the serious computer enthusiast a reason to stop, look, and pay attention. The full SATA III, 6GB/s SSD market has a true competitor with amazing write speeds to go along with top of the line specifications. An unmatched 5 year warranty and all of the extra hardware needed to make the change from your present storage setup.
Personally using Bench32 from ATTO and AS SDD Benchmark tools, Intel's claim of read AND write speeds of over 500 MB's are easily demonstrated. According to an average of about 10 benchmark reviews from various familiar sources, this places Intel's 520 series in the elite top 5 of SSD performances. This 180 GB offering is as good as any SSD under 200 GB. It is lighting fast, shut's down my W7 system in 7 seconds, and is between 16 and 20 seconds from BIOS handover to fully operational and internet ready.
It is still unfortunate tha Intel insists on maintaining their reputation as the most expensive computer parts manufacturer in the computer inustry, but this time it's not THAT much more than an equivalent OCZ, Samsung, or other favorite. As of this date in May, 2012, you can purchase this SSD for just over 30 USD more than the competitors. That's worth the extra two years on the warranty. At least Intel is putting its money where they're mouth is. I, for one, am happy to be their mouth-piece for this product. This is the real thing. 180 GB for $300 or less and you get 500 MB/s for five years. Guaranteed. Works for me.
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VERY fast; writes as fast, if not faster, than reads; 5 year warranty.
Depending on vendor, usually more expensive than equivalent performing SSD's.
It sucks that this drive was always kind of pricey. Its up there with the Samsung 840 Pro and EVO models.
I got mine on a black friday deal in 2012 where it was cheaper than the Samsung 840 Pro and EVO models at the time. After 1 1/2 years of 10-15GB/day writes it is still at 100%. Never had any issues.
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