Purchased while on sale. Like most people now I prefer the speed of a SSD drive , I use intel SSD drives for desktop builds and for macbooks.
The speed of the 520 is just fine, quite good for the generation of its design .
One reason I favor Intel brand is the 5 year warranty on all of the models they sell. No other SSD maker I am aware of has a OEM warranty 5 yrs long.
For higher performance Intel models the Intel 730 model (skull printed on it) are very fast , including some of intel's enterprise internal parts. (a overclocked SSD) .. one of the highest rated for endurance/ constant 24/7 testing via some of the more popular websites like pcper. The 730 incorporating some of intels enterprise tech . In some ways benchmarks faster then its competitors of the same year/generation. The 730 model drives go on sale on semi regular basis making them very competitive in the cost per GB scale .
The newest offering from intel the " 750 " model drives via PCI and SATA , very fast with a bit of sticker shock. :-)
Included a picture of this intel 520 drive mounted with the Icy Dock I use for 2.5 " drives in desktops , with the correct install position.
Icy Dock dual 2.5" mount URL: http://amzn.to/1ChggTY .
Well worth the approx $14 for a tool less dual 2.5 mount dock system that is actually made from a steel frame ensuring it will last and survive being moved and mounted in various computers you own over the years. could also be used in a custom esata enclosure. .
* I have seen pics online Icy Docks mounted incorrectly, why I included a picture of my 520, in dock. with spring load facing front of the case or front of drive cage .
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This Item  Intel SSDSC2CW120A310 520 Series 2.5-Inch 6Gb/s SATA SSD 120GB 5V 1A Drive |  |  |  | | |
| Price | — | $149.00 | $132.49 | $85.49 | $683.10 |
| Delivery | — | Get it May 14 - 17 | — | — | Get it May 20 - 21 |
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| Sold By | — | Hard2FindParts | Sab Computer | CorteseInc | Endless Technology Solutions |
| storage capacity | 120 GB | 120 GB | 180 GB | 60 GB | 480 GB |
| hardware interface | eide | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | solid state drive | sata 6 0 gb |
| compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop | Desktop | This SATA SSD hard drive is compatible with all systems that support 2.5" SATA drives. | This SATA SSD hard drive is compatible with all systems that support 2.5" SATA drives. |
| form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch |
| read speed | 550 megabytes per second | 1400 megabytes per second | 550 MB | 550 megabytes per second | 550 megabytes per second |
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One of the best brands for SSD drives , underrated brand? = 5 yr warranty + tough drive.
Purchased while on sale. Like most people now I prefer the speed of a SSD drive , I use intel SSD drives for desktop builds and for macbooks.The speed of the 520 is just fine, quite good for the generation of its design .One reason I favor Intel brand is the 5 year warranty on all of the models they sell. No other SSD maker I am aware of has a OEM warranty 5 yrs long.For higher performance Intel models the Intel 730 model (skull printed on it) are very fast , including some of intel's enterprise internal parts. (a overclocked SSD) .. one of the highest rated for endurance/ constant 24/7 testing via some of the more popular websites like pcper. The 730 incorporating some of intels enterprise tech . In some ways benchmarks faster then its competitors of the same year/generation. The 730 model drives go on sale on semi regular basis making them very competitive in the cost per GB scale .The newest offering from intel the " 750 " model drives via PCI and SATA , very fast with a bit of sticker shock. :-)Included a picture of this intel 520 drive mounted with the Icy Dock I use for 2.5 " drives in desktops , with the correct install position.Icy Dock dual 2.5" mount URL: http://amzn.to/1ChggTY .Well worth the approx $14 for a tool less dual 2.5 mount dock system that is actually made from a steel frame ensuring it will last and survive being moved and mounted in various computers you own over the years. could also be used in a custom esata enclosure. .* I have seen pics online Icy Docks mounted incorrectly, why I included a picture of my 520, in dock. with spring load facing front of the case or front of drive cage .
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015
The speed of the 520 is just fine, quite good for the generation of its design .
One reason I favor Intel brand is the 5 year warranty on all of the models they sell. No other SSD maker I am aware of has a OEM warranty 5 yrs long.
For higher performance Intel models the Intel 730 model (skull printed on it) are very fast , including some of intel's enterprise internal parts. (a overclocked SSD) .. one of the highest rated for endurance/ constant 24/7 testing via some of the more popular websites like pcper. The 730 incorporating some of intels enterprise tech . In some ways benchmarks faster then its competitors of the same year/generation. The 730 model drives go on sale on semi regular basis making them very competitive in the cost per GB scale .
The newest offering from intel the " 750 " model drives via PCI and SATA , very fast with a bit of sticker shock. :-)
Included a picture of this intel 520 drive mounted with the Icy Dock I use for 2.5 " drives in desktops , with the correct install position.
Icy Dock dual 2.5" mount URL: http://amzn.to/1ChggTY .
Well worth the approx $14 for a tool less dual 2.5 mount dock system that is actually made from a steel frame ensuring it will last and survive being moved and mounted in various computers you own over the years. could also be used in a custom esata enclosure. .
* I have seen pics online Icy Docks mounted incorrectly, why I included a picture of my 520, in dock. with spring load facing front of the case or front of drive cage .
One of the best brands for SSD drives , underrated brand? = 5 yr warranty + tough drive.
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015
Purchased while on sale. Like most people now I prefer the speed of a SSD drive , I use intel SSD drives for desktop builds and for macbooks.Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2015
The speed of the 520 is just fine, quite good for the generation of its design .
One reason I favor Intel brand is the 5 year warranty on all of the models they sell. No other SSD maker I am aware of has a OEM warranty 5 yrs long.
For higher performance Intel models the Intel 730 model (skull printed on it) are very fast , including some of intel's enterprise internal parts. (a overclocked SSD) .. one of the highest rated for endurance/ constant 24/7 testing via some of the more popular websites like pcper. The 730 incorporating some of intels enterprise tech . In some ways benchmarks faster then its competitors of the same year/generation. The 730 model drives go on sale on semi regular basis making them very competitive in the cost per GB scale .
The newest offering from intel the " 750 " model drives via PCI and SATA , very fast with a bit of sticker shock. :-)
Included a picture of this intel 520 drive mounted with the Icy Dock I use for 2.5 " drives in desktops , with the correct install position.
Icy Dock dual 2.5" mount URL: http://amzn.to/1ChggTY .
Well worth the approx $14 for a tool less dual 2.5 mount dock system that is actually made from a steel frame ensuring it will last and survive being moved and mounted in various computers you own over the years. could also be used in a custom esata enclosure. .
* I have seen pics online Icy Docks mounted incorrectly, why I included a picture of my 520, in dock. with spring load facing front of the case or front of drive cage .
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