Far Cry 2/Vista loading time, and thoughts
| Far Cry 2 loading benchmark loading times | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCZ Summit SSD 120GB (1810) | Samsung Spinpoint F1-DT 750GB | OCZ Summit SSD 120GB (1910) | OCZ Vertex SSD 120GB | Intel X25-M SSD 80GB | Corsair P256 SSD 256GB |
| 49.54 | 56.4 | 49.71 | 49.95 | 49.15 | 50 |
| Vista boot-up time | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCZ Summit SSD 120GB (1810) | Samsung Spinpoint F1-DT 750GB | OCZ Summit SSD 120GB (1910) | OCZ Vertex SSD 120GB | Intel X25-M SSD 80GB | Corsair P256 SSD 256GB |
| 42.64 | 73.11 | 41.08 | 41.24 | 42.25 | 43.85 |
Summary and thoughts
OCZ's Summit MLC-based SSD is based on Samsung technology that powers a number of other high-end drives. Available in capacities ranging from 60GB to 250GB, 'as-new' drive performance is strong for the 120GB model. Pricing, too, is very competitive with drives with the same performance characteristics, with the 120GB capacity coming in at around £240. Indeed, it can considered one of the cheaper performance drives.
The vagaries of SSDs are such that we won't know the real, full story until Windows 7 and a variety of SSDs ships with TRIM support. It's only then that we'll be able to accurately determine just how good a wide selection of drives are in a range of usage states - from brand-new to well-used. Some drives feature the support in Windows Vista now, but applying the fix is cumbersome in many cases.
What we can say is the OCZ Summit 120GB/128GB drive performs well against its peers when evaluated in a factory-fresh state, especially at its lower price-point. What we'll determine in a large round-up is whether it's just as good under Windows 7 RTM, in various states of freshness. Stay tuned for that.
HEXUS Rating
We consider any product score above '50%' as a safe buy. The higher the score, the higher the recommendation from HEXUS to buy. Simple, straightforward buying advice.
The rating is given in relation to the category the component competes in, therefore the SSD is evaluated with respect to our 'mid-range components' criteria.
OCZ Summit 120GB SSD
HEXUS Awards
We'd urge the majority of readers to wait a while and let the SSD market take its course, especially with Windows 7 on the horizon. However, if you're an enthusiast who wants super-fast storage and don't mind paying for it, we can see a point in opting for this drive.
OCZ Summit 120GB SSD
HEXUS Where2Buy
The OCZ Summit 120GB
SSD is currently available from Scan.co.uk for £240.54.
The 60GB sells for £141.59,
and the 250GB for £514.34.
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*As always, UK-based HEXUS.community discussion forum members will benefit from the SCAN2HEXUS Free Shipping initiative, which will save you a further few pounds plus also top-notch, priority customer service and technical support backed up by the SCANcare@HEXUS forum.
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