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Guru3D Rig of the Month - September 2019
Updated: Plextor Adds M8VC and M8VG SSDs
Plextor added a 2.5" SSD and M2 version of the M8V (with the V for value) series to their product stack. The M8V Series boasts of high-quality controller and 64-layer 3D NAND that delivers sequential read / write speeds of up to 560 / 520 MB/s; random read / write speeds of up to 82,000 / 81,000 IOPS
Plextor is to offer a 128GB / 256GB / 512GB model for two form factors. The M8V adopts 64 layer Toshiba latest 3D NAND and is paired with a SiliconMotion "SMI 2258", controller. The two form factors are 2.5in and M.2 2280. Specifications shows sequential reads of 560 MB/sec, the writing 400 MB/sec, random reading 60,000 IOPS, the writing 70,000 IOPS for the smallest model with an endurance of 70 TBW, the 256 GB pushes 560 MB/sec, 510 MB/sec and ~80,000 IOPS with 140 TBW. Then the biggest 512 GB models are rated at 560 MB/sec, 520 MB/sec, ~81,000 IOPS and 280 TBW. Furthermore, it improves reliability and durability by RAID (Drive Array Accelerator) engine and data shaping function.
The M8VG will be available starting June 28th.
LDPC (Low Density Parity Check) technology ensures safety and integrity of data transmission by with its excellent error correcting mechanism. Furthermore, the M8V Series supports RAID Engine (Drive Array Accelerator) and Data shaping (Data management) for enhanced data transfer stability.
- Up to 560 MB/s Sequential Read
- Up to 520 MB/s Sequential Write
- Up to 82,000 IOPS Random Read
- Up to 81,000 IOPS Random Write
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#5684508 Posted on: 06/26/2019 10:02 AM
From a PC Gamers desktop mindset, you are spot on. However, these value drives often end up in laptops as upgrade for a 2.5" HDD or small internet PCs.
Also, you'd be surprised how many gamers have a 128GB or 256 GB SSD for OS, and then a Terabyte+ HDD as combo.
From a PC Gamers desktop mindset, you are spot on. However, these value drives often end up in laptops as upgrade for a 2.5" HDD or small internet PCs.
Also, you'd be surprised how many gamers have a 128GB or 256 GB SSD for OS, and then a Terabyte+ HDD as combo.
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#5684525 Posted on: 06/26/2019 11:25 AM
From a PC Gamers desktop mindset, you are spot on. However, these value drives often end up in laptops as upgrade for a 2.5" HDD or small internet PCs.
Also, you'd be surprised how many gamers have a 128GB or 256 GB SSD for OS, and then a Terabyte+ HDD as combo.
I am one! 256 gb for os!
From a PC Gamers desktop mindset, you are spot on. However, these value drives often end up in laptops as upgrade for a 2.5" HDD or small internet PCs.
Also, you'd be surprised how many gamers have a 128GB or 256 GB SSD for OS, and then a Terabyte+ HDD as combo.
I am one! 256 gb for os!
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#5684576 Posted on: 06/26/2019 01:58 PM
Im amazed that SSD companies still release 128 and 256 drives, its completely useless, for starters 1TB is hovering near 120$ mark so 512, 256 and especially 128gb price difference is minimal, its all in 10-15$ near each otehr, so buying smaller drive is not economical, why limit yourself in size to save 15-30$ which is nothing, not a real save.
Smaller driver are MUCH slower and have lower TBW.
With current price we should see 500, 1tb and 2tb with 500 being the minimum and where is 4TB? Right now 4TB is more then twice more expensive then buying two 2TB drives and almost no one sells them, i haven't seen any as NVMe and only 2-3 SATA models, thats it
BTW, Yesterday Corsair MP510 was permanently reduced to 256$ for 2TB drive and today Silicon Power 2Tb was reduced to 229$
I am used to use 128GB SSD for OS. And I do not have any actual data on it except OS and applications. Anything of value or that has to survive reinstall is on another drive. Simple, functional.
No reason to buy big SSD and partition it, that only decreases performance and increases risk.
Im amazed that SSD companies still release 128 and 256 drives, its completely useless, for starters 1TB is hovering near 120$ mark so 512, 256 and especially 128gb price difference is minimal, its all in 10-15$ near each otehr, so buying smaller drive is not economical, why limit yourself in size to save 15-30$ which is nothing, not a real save.
Smaller driver are MUCH slower and have lower TBW.
With current price we should see 500, 1tb and 2tb with 500 being the minimum and where is 4TB? Right now 4TB is more then twice more expensive then buying two 2TB drives and almost no one sells them, i haven't seen any as NVMe and only 2-3 SATA models, thats it
BTW, Yesterday Corsair MP510 was permanently reduced to 256$ for 2TB drive and today Silicon Power 2Tb was reduced to 229$
I am used to use 128GB SSD for OS. And I do not have any actual data on it except OS and applications. Anything of value or that has to survive reinstall is on another drive. Simple, functional.
No reason to buy big SSD and partition it, that only decreases performance and increases risk.
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#5684766 Posted on: 06/27/2019 12:13 AM
I am used to use 128GB SSD for OS. And I do not have any actual data on it except OS and applications. Anything of value or that has to survive reinstall is on another drive. Simple, functional.
No reason to buy big SSD and partition it, that only decreases performance and increases risk.
You dont need to partition it, You use it as is.
SSD speed depends on its size, 128 and 256 are SLOW, even good brands like Samsung or NVMe, the difference is huge.
I also used 128gb and 250Gb SSD for os, because im too lazy my main OS is still on Samsung 850 EVO 250Gb SSD, If I was buying an SSD for windows Today or Tomorrow it would of been 1Tb Model, just because there is no reason Not to buy it for 100-120USD, I wont save any money if i buy 256gb model
But my PC will be slower, and 1Tb can be used for lots of things, even if you dont need it, you can install games to it, use it as Cache if you work with media etc
I am used to use 128GB SSD for OS. And I do not have any actual data on it except OS and applications. Anything of value or that has to survive reinstall is on another drive. Simple, functional.
No reason to buy big SSD and partition it, that only decreases performance and increases risk.
You dont need to partition it, You use it as is.
SSD speed depends on its size, 128 and 256 are SLOW, even good brands like Samsung or NVMe, the difference is huge.
I also used 128gb and 250Gb SSD for os, because im too lazy my main OS is still on Samsung 850 EVO 250Gb SSD, If I was buying an SSD for windows Today or Tomorrow it would of been 1Tb Model, just because there is no reason Not to buy it for 100-120USD, I wont save any money if i buy 256gb model
But my PC will be slower, and 1Tb can be used for lots of things, even if you dont need it, you can install games to it, use it as Cache if you work with media etc
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Im amazed that SSD companies still release 128 and 256 drives, its completely useless, for starters 1TB is hovering near 120$ mark so 512, 256 and especially 128gb price difference is minimal, its all in 10-15$ near each otehr, so buying smaller drive is not economical, why limit yourself in size to save 15-30$ which is nothing, not a real save.
Smaller driver are MUCH slower and have lower TBW.
With current price we should see 500, 1tb and 2tb with 500 being the minimum and where is 4TB? Right now 4TB is more then twice more expensive then buying two 2TB drives and almost no one sells them, i haven't seen any as NVMe and only 2-3 SATA models, thats it
BTW, Yesterday Corsair MP510 was permanently reduced to 256$ for 2TB drive and today Silicon Power 2Tb was reduced to 229$