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Sandforce SF-2281 controller.
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
| Merchant | Price | $/GB | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $199.99 | $0.781 | In Stock | $199.99 | Buy |
About This Product
The OCZ Vertex 3 is a 2.5-inch SATA III SSD with a 256GB capacity. Utilizing the SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, it offers sequential read/write speeds significantly faster than traditional hard drives, but slower than modern NVMe SSDs. This drive is suitable for upgrading older systems still using SATA II or III, providing a noticeable boost in general system responsiveness and application load times. It was a competitive option in its era for mainstream users seeking improved performance without the cost of early NVMe solutions.
Verdict
“An outdated SSD, only suitable for very old system upgrades on a tight budget.”
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
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Sandforce SF-2281
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