In recent times we have proposed a benchmark for Solid State Drive, including 6Gbps interface models, in order to analyze the performance through our usual tests. At that juncture reported the excellent performance of Serial ATA 6Gbps, with a special mention for the model OCZ Vertex 3. The model came out m4 Crucial well, albeit with some reservations for the reading speed of less than competitors. To compensate for the lack, however, coming toward the purchase price lower than competitors with the same characteristics. We quote the conclusions, then go to the theme of this article.
Taking stock of what has been observed, our advice is to turn their attentions instead on models 3 Vertex OCZ and Crucial m4, even considering the lower price compared to competing Intel 510. While some in, as some degradation of performance increase in data write speed of disk and does not live up to expectations, OCZ Vertex 3 is very powerful unit. Crucial m4 enjoyed the consistency in the results regardless of the level of coverage, as well as real-life testing that approach the OCZ model to a greater extent than could emerge from a brief glance to synthetic benchmarks. The lower price between that of the models analyzed, also increases our esteem for this unit.
An opinion so good, that allowed to infer the goodness of Crucial SSD m4. Lately we have witnessed a proliferation of unit-based controller family SandForce SF-2000 compatible with Serial ATA 6Gbps, apparently similar models satisfying a more or less internal configuration in common. Crucial, together with Intel, are a bit 'of white flies, since they point to the controller made by Marvell.
The release of new firmware for models m4, available at this address , has allowed us to perform some quick tests to see if the promised performance benefits are tangible realities, aided by the rare privilege of having the unit for a longer period along the canonical week.
This article intends to highlight any changes made by the new firmware version 0009, which replaces the 0001 and 0002 versions of these models sold to date. Let us briefly recall that by firmware can perform many operations that can fundamentally change the workings of a SSD, just like the units of cars. So let's see what has changed.
Posted by: Wasim Javed
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