subject: Crucial Realssd C300 256gb Review [print this page] Crucial launched the RealSSD C300; their highest performing SSD. Available in capacities up to 256GB, this SSD is highlighted by the latest SATA 6.0Gbps interface yielding advertised read speeds of up to 355MB/s and writes of 215MB/s, which Crucial calls the, "fastest SSD read and write speeds available to end consumers."
Crucial RealSSD C300 256GB Specifications:
o Unformatted Capacity 256GB
o Formatted Capacity 238.47GB
o RAID Support
o Transfer Rate 6Gb/sec (compatible 3Gb/sec)
o Command Set ATA-8 w/ TRIM
o Average Access Time < .1 ms
o Sequential Read 355MB/sec (SATA 6Gb/s) 265MB/sec (SATA 3Gb/s)
o Sequential Write 215MB/sec (SATA 6Gb/s) 215MB/sec (SATA 3Gb/s)
o Random 4k READ 60,000
o Random 4k WRITE 45,000 IOPS
o Form Factor 2.5-inch
o Dimensions (L x W x H) 100.45 x 69.85 x 9.50 mm
o Weight 75g
o Active Power 2.1W read, 4.3W write
o Idle Power 0.094W idle
o Operating Temperature 0C to +70C
o Non-Operating Temperature -55C to 95C
o Shock Resistance 1500G / 1.0ms
o Vibration Resistance 2-500Hz at 3.1G
o MTBF 1.2 Million Hours
o Data Reliability Built-in EDC/ECC
o Warranty Limited 3 Year Warranty
o Read Endurance Unlimited
The Crucial RealSSD C300 relies heavily on its fast SATA 6.0Gbps interface. Without the fast data-rate the SSD has a hard time keeping up with other competing drives. In most of our real-world traces the difference between the two interfaces generally had the 3.0Gbps trace at half the performance, and right near the bottom of the charts. As soon as it was routed through a capable interface though, it rocketed past the competition.
In the correct setting the Crucial RealSSD can easily smoke the competition, but if you cant adequately let it stretch its legs, the performance drops. For this reason if you have a notebook, it might be best to look at other options. If you have a desktop, seriously consider splurging for a good controller card like the LSI MegaRAID 9260 to let the RealSSD C300 live up to its full potential. In that case, there's nothing in the consumer space that can keep up with the C300.
by: Adiet
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