Lower prices define new Intel 330 Series SSD

jmke · 17th April 2012, 09:00

Just over two months after introducing its 520 Series SSD, Intel is back with a new model based on the same SandForce SF-2281 controller. The 330 Series retains the 6Gbps Serial ATA interface and 25-nm NAND of its big brother but sacrifices a few perks and a little performance to hit lower price points.

As it does with CPUs, Intel sorts the NAND dies that roll off its production line. The chips that make up the 330 Series are a lower speed and endurance grade than what's used in the 520 Series. Intel says the NAND still meets its five-year endurance requirements for typical desktop workloads. However, the 330 Series gets only three years of warranty coverage, two fewer than the 520 and 320 Series.

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17th April 2012, 09:00	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	Lower prices define new Intel 330 Series SSD Just over two months after introducing its 520 Series SSD, Intel is back with a new model based on the same SandForce SF-2281 controller. The 330 Series retains the 6Gbps Serial ATA interface and 25-nm NAND of its big brother but sacrifices a few perks and a little performance to hit lower price points. As it does with CPUs, Intel sorts the NAND dies that roll off its production line. The chips that make up the 330 Series are a lower speed and endurance grade than what's used in the 520 Series. Intel says the NAND still meets its five-year endurance requirements for typical desktop workloads. However, the 330 Series gets only three years of warranty coverage, two fewer than the 520 and 320 Series. http://techreport.com/discussions.x/...=Google+Reader __________________

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