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warwick108 on 14/08/2012 - 12:58 centrecom.com.au (3451 clicks)
Last edited 14/08/2012 - 16:41 by 1 other user

Pretty Cheap SSD.. I know alot of these deals have been coming in and out
but these are quite cheap.. =)
99 for 120 intel 330

MOD: It would be nice to include the full price list here…

  • Intel 330 SSD — 120GB $99
  • Intel 520 SSD — 60GB $109, 120GB $155
  • Kingston HyperX SSD — 120GB $125
  • Kingston SSDNow V+200 — 60GB $59, 120GB $89
  • OCZ Agility 4 — 128GB $109
  • OCZ Petrol SSD — 128GB $89
  • OCZ Vertex Plus — 120GB $75
  • Samsung 830 SSD — 64GB $78, 128GB $115, 256GB $253
  • Strontium Hawk SSD — 120GB $99, 240GB $199
  • LiteOn M3S MLC — 128GB $89
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  • 51ngh on 14/08/2012 - 13:01

    Bring on the Intel 330 Series 240 GB for $200

    • furythree on 14/08/2012 - 14:34

      best price on ozbargain was one from BHvideo for like $175.25
      http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/75574
      so $200 isnt even close to impulse buy

      • 51ngh on 14/08/2012 - 15:08

        I meant local

        • izzeho on 14/08/2012 - 17:20

          Intel have international warranty I believe, so local isn't a huge advantage.

  • warwick108 on 14/08/2012 - 13:03
    +1

    can do better.. 198.. just buy 2 lol

  • mr_vino89 on 14/08/2012 - 13:08
    +1

    the Kingston SSDNow V+200 120GB for $89 seems to be cheaper than the intel 330 -
    Read: 535 MB/s, Write: 480 MB/s, Read: 20,000 IOPS, Write: 44,000 IOPS - isnt that better tha the intel? :S

    • Trance N Dance on 14/08/2012 - 13:14
      +4

      Intel>Kingston for reliability. That's why Intel costs so much, they're just more reliable.

      • MdMa7 on 14/08/2012 - 15:38

        That used to be the case before they moved to the Sandforce controller…

        As you may know, the Sandforce isn't the best controller going around, but Intel might have given it the magic tweak.

        Either way you can't go past the Crucial M4 for reliability. Samsung 830 also.

        I also encourage everyone to read the SSD Write Endurance thread.
        http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?271063-SS…

        • Trance N Dance on 14/08/2012 - 15:47
          +1

          Yes that may be true but Intel writes their own firmware and (IIRC) use in house NAND chips which greatly improves reliability and performance (even using their own firmware is a huge gain over other ssd's using standard sandforce firmware).

          Although Intel uses the sandforce controller, the 520 still competes with the Crucial M4 and Samsung 830. (Still waiting on Sandisk's offerings to prove themselves in reliability before I make a judgement on them).

          However in terms of cheaper alternatives the 330 is still one of the best if not the best "budget" drives available.

          I'd choose between the 520, M4 and 830 depending on who has the best price.

      • DaTa on 14/08/2012 - 21:24

        I have been using SSD,s for over a year and my Kingston goes well , and i know of friends with the Crucial M4 having issues… and ive never had any

    • IamEzza on 14/08/2012 - 20:11

      Even though it uses the same controller, Intel have their own custom firmware which is most likely more reliable.

      Also Intel SSDs come with a full retail package which includes:
      -3.5-inch adapter bracket and screws
      -SATA3 data cable
      -Molex to SATA power adapter
      -Link to free data Migration software (transfer old windows install to new SSD)
      -Link to Intel SSD Toolbox software

  • goober on 14/08/2012 - 13:32
    +4

    Samsung 830 256GB $252 at MSY (yes I know its MSY but still cheaper by $1) - "Sale" price from CentreCom is $253…. bargain?

  • Mirage on 14/08/2012 - 13:57
    +1

    Can we actually opt to pickup from a store? eg. the samsung 830 256gb. i just live 10 mins from one…. :/

  • nfr on 14/08/2012 - 14:20
    +1

    Kingston is cheaper at Shopping Square. Intel cheaper at Centrecom.

  • viggenn on 14/08/2012 - 15:10

    Got an Intel 330 thanks

    • kicriet on 14/08/2012 - 16:33

      Got an Intel too :)

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 14/08/2012 - 15:31

    $5 shipping to 2120 is also very reasonable…

  • Bargainer on 14/08/2012 - 16:14

    yes, unlike shoppingsquare had $9.95 shopping, now for the same sale, shopping gone up to $12.95

  • lynx on 14/08/2012 - 17:28

    I just sent my ocz octane 128 ssd back to centrecom that's been nothing but trouble, will see if they will let me upgrade instead of replacing.

    • StewBalls on 16/08/2012 - 00:19

      Did you try RMA through OCZ directly?

      A lot of folks have been saying that they've been given higher spec drives as replacements for failed Octanes (ie Vertex, Agility etc).

      • lynx on 16/08/2012 - 08:20

        Oh?!?! Damn. Didn't try them, called up centrecom and they just told me to send it in. But then again I'm a bit weary to use ocz again.

        • StewBalls on 16/08/2012 - 09:01

          Fair enough, it's worth noting that you can also use the existing anecdotal evidence base to support your claim through Centrecom for the upgrade/swap you're seeking as well. I'm sure your local Fair Trading office will deem that evidence (known issues) enough for your purposes! Good luck with it! :)

  • dmac80 on 14/08/2012 - 18:46

    Does anyone know which of these comes with the kit to mount it in a desktop drive? I think the Intel 330 does but it doesn't really specify in the descriptions?

    • IamEzza on 14/08/2012 - 20:17

      yep Intel 330 definitely does, just bought one the other day. I don't think the Samsung 830 comes with anything.

  • giggles on 14/08/2012 - 19:12

    Which of the sub $100 128Gb units is the best one? I'm leaning toward the Liteon due to the benchmarks previously provided by Scorptec.

    EDIT The scorptec listed model is Liteon S100, whereas this one @ $89 is model Liteon M3S MLC with a bit over half the write speed.

    Centercom want $184 for the Liteon S100 which Scorptec have for $119 !??

    http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/s100-128g-liteon-s100-12…

    http://www.scorptec.com.au/computer/45564-s100-128g

    Totally off topic - has anyone seen the Centercom ad on TV with the staff members from Clayton store acting as 'customers'? lol, prob the only way they could get people not returning or complaining or being totally daft (punk).

    • IamEzza on 14/08/2012 - 20:23

      If you want reliability then Intel 330, followed by the Liteon. The Liteon uses the marvel controller, same as the Crucial M4, which has proven to be more reliable than generic sandforce drives.

    • VehemenceThePhoenix on 14/08/2012 - 22:16

      I think the samsung is worth the extra $15

  • ProspectiveDarkness on 14/08/2012 - 22:35

    So indecisive: to wait, or not to wait :S
    Come on, ShoppingExpress, let's see a price war!

  • meong on 14/08/2012 - 23:08

    This is a noob question:

    Is SSD compatible with all PC? What sort of components do I need to look for to see if I can install SSD on my PC? Or do the SSDs come with some sort of converter/adapter to connect a SATA cable to it?

    Thanks

    • nfr on 14/08/2012 - 23:43

      Yes, it's just like any SATA HDD. Unless you have really old PCs that use IDE HDDs (they are ones that have ugly wide ribbon cables).

      • scrimshaw on 15/08/2012 - 00:54

        You should also make sure that you are running an operating system that natively supports TRIM. In layman terms, something newer than Windows Xp.

        • meong on 16/08/2012 - 16:54

          thanks… I got Windows 7. So it should be good.

        • StewBalls on 16/08/2012 - 17:18

          You'll still need to check that TRIM is enabled though, whilst Windows 7 picks up the SSD on installation most of the time, it occasionally misses & you need to do it manually. The same goes if you're migrating an image over from another (mechanical - HDD) drive!

          Just google "Windows 7 enable TRIM"…there's a zillion & one how-to's out there on da interwebz! :)

  • mrkyle on 15/08/2012 - 10:34

    $99 for the Intel is so tempting….even though i dont use my PC that much now days

  • wakkawalla on 15/08/2012 - 13:33

    for a laptop, do i require the kit aswell?
    cheers

    • JLai on 15/08/2012 - 15:53
      +1

      Not for a laptop.

  • lostn on 16/08/2012 - 12:38

    Why is 520 so much more expensive than 330? Both are the same drive but 520 has an extra 2 years warranty if I'm not mistaken. What other differences are there?

    • nfr on 16/08/2012 - 16:04

      520 is faster & more durable, suitable for daily intensive workloads. 330 is good enough for most people.

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