Will I notice improvement from WD 256GB to Crucial M4 256GB?

[HTWingNut]

Considering purchasing a Crucial M4 256GB to replace my 256GB Western Digital SiliconEdge Blue SSD.

Here's my CDM results for the WD SSD:



This one isn't a speed demon, but definitely a substantial improvement from any HDD. I would pull this one from my DV6z and install it in my new Clevo W110ER notebook. I have a 120GB Intel X25-M to put in the DV6z, but more space would be desirable.

Crucial M4 is < $250 for the 256GB right now and that's still a little bit more than I care to spend in the first place, but still it's less than $1/GB which is my breaking point.

[tijo]

I don't know how the 256GB will perform, but i am getting better scores with my 128GB M4 on a MH55 chipset. I'm guessing faster writes for the 256.

[HTWingNut]

Thanks for the compare. +1

Hmm, 4K QD32 is pretty improved otherwise marginal increases. Not sure if worth the bump.

[namaiki]

I don't think so. Or at least, I didn't notice a difference going from my Crucial M225 to Crucial C300 though the M4 might be a slightly bigger jump in terms of specs.

[HTWingNut]

Thanks. Yeah, I think I'll just stick with what I got. If the 120GB I end up putting in my other laptop isn't enough space, I'll look to buy something newer, faster, hopefully cheaper!

[baiii]

Run a CCD everyday(small size just to see the numbers) on the new drive and you will feel it run faster in a week.

[HTWingNut]

Now I'm considering the Samsung 830 256GB... $269 with coupon at Newegg. Do I really need it? Why you tempt me Samsung? What I do to you?

That is well over 2x the performance.

One question, why are 4k writes so much faster than 4k reads? That doesn't make much sense.

From LegitReviews:

[Karamazovmm]

ht I saw the m4 for 230 at tigerdirect do check it out, the price is great right now.

or provantage saw it for 241, amazon is having a sale on those as well.

I think crucial is going to launch the new series soon, so they are clearing stock

[HTWingNut]

Well based on performance figures both benches and real world I don't see the M4 as much of an improvement over the WD drive I have. The Samsung on the other hand is smokin' fast. I think it'd be worth $40 over the M4. However, not sure if I really need to spend $270 extra at the moment. Saving up for new tires on my car and a new TV!

[Karamazovmm]

save for the tires, you dont need a new tv, send me the 830 256gb as gift for my good advices, as always

seriously one day I will try to understand the fascination around tvs