Tag: SSD

  • SSD: Samsung 840 pro vs Kingston HyperX 3K

    I used to have a RAID 0 with two SSD Kingston HyperX 3K for my OS. The RAID 0 was managed by an on-board Sata III RAID controller of my Asus P9X79. I have replaced that array with a single SSD Samsung 840 pro. The difference is incredible.

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    Samsung SSD 840 PRO – 128GB 2.5″ MLC Serial ATA 6Gb/s

    Single SSD Samsung 840 Pro
    Single SSD Samsung 840 Pro

    RAID 0 with 2 Kingston HyperX 3K SSD Series – 120 GB 2.5″ Serial ATA 6Gb/s

    Raid 0 with 2 SSD Kingston HyperX
    Raid 0 with 2 SSD Kingston HyperX

    I was not expecting such a difference between a RAID 0 of slower SSD and a single SSD. I am usually quite satisfied with the gain of performance when using disks in a RAID 0 array.

    It was only a nightmare to backup the OS from the 2 Kingston and restore it on the Samsung. Fortunately, I found a free tool to shrink the system partition: MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition 8.1.1.

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