OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB - PCIe SSD Review

**Dee** · 30-11-2010

I just posted the article OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB - PCIe SSD Review.

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The specifications of the OCZ RevoDrive certainly have the “drool factor”.
There are 4 SandForce SF-1200 series SSD controllers onboard, each with its own bank of 34nm MLC NAND, with capacities ranging from 100GB right up to 960GB.
• Read speeds at up to 740MB/s
• Write speeds at up to 720MB/s
• 4K random writes at up to 120,000 IOPS
• RevoDrive x2 can be used as a boot drive or as a storage drive

The specifications of the OCZ RevoDrive X2 are certainly very impressive, but can the RevoDrive x2 really deliver this level of performance?

So let’s find out how this new SSD performs in our range of benchmarks and real world tests in this review.

Read the full article here: http://www.myce.com/review/ocz-revod...-review-37199/

Feel free to add your comments below.

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**Wombler** · 01-12-2010

Great review Dee and that's an awesome drive!

Absolutely amazing performance!

Wombler

rj_wilson · 03-12-2010

Thank you Dee,
Love your reviews.

*Kenshin* · 05-12-2010

Thank you for this excellent review for an excellent product.

ChrisKruger · 13-12-2010

Thank you Dee
Good review.
Got myself a Corsair 160GB Force series SSD Sata 2
Any comment on this drive??
I think it is slow compared to the OCZ Drive on your review.

*Nemesys* · 13-12-2010

Dee.....

As usual, you are on point.
Your efforts are always beyond the the call of duty.
Nuff appreciation.

Thank you.

**Dee** · 15-12-2010

Thanks for the comments.
Currently, there is nothing in this price range that comes anywhere close to the performance of the RevoDrive X2, IMO.

@ChrisKruger
The Corsair Force series about equal to the OCZ Vertex 2 regarding performance.

ChrisKruger · 16-12-2010

Thanks Dee
At least I know my drive is equal to the OCZ Vertex 2
Any suggestions what drive to use for backup and other data storage. Maybe the F3 in your review. Or two of these in a raid 0 configuration.

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ChrisKruger · 16-12-2010

I need some info regarding the Corsair 160GB Force series SSD Sata 2 Can I format this drive with the program format in windows vista. I want to install windows7 home 64bit edition??

**Dee** · 16-12-2010

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Originally Posted by ChrisKruger

I need some info regarding the Corsair 160GB Force series SSD Sata 2 Can I format this drive with the program format in windows vista. I want to install windows7 home 64bit edition??

Yes, but only use quick format, never do a full format on an SSD.

If you are going to install Win7, just leave it be. When you boot to install Win7, when you get to the main install screen, then select advanced options. Then do the following, making sure you have already backed up any data you want to keep from your existing Vista partition.

1, Delete the SSD partition
2, Select install to the unpartitioned space. Win7 will create and format the partition for you, making sure the partition is aligned correctly.

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ChrisKruger · 23-12-2010

I would like to see the following data to be added to reviews on SSD drives.
1 This drive can only be formatted with a quick format.
2 Don't do a full format on this drive reason ???
3 This drive should not be defragged reason ???
4 Drivers for this drive are located at www. ???
This will help people like me who have a very limited knowledge of SSD drives to under stand more of these drives.

**vroom** · 23-12-2010

I an only answer the 3rd question.

No need to defrag an SSD drive, mainly because you put unnecessary read/write on the drive, and also you wont improve anything, access times or read/write speeds.

*BussyB* · 23-12-2010

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Originally Posted by ChrisKruger

This will help people like me who have a very limited knowledge of SSD drives to under stand more of these drives.

Hi Chris - if this is the case, you really should read this great SSD FAQ (written by Dee)

ChrisKruger · 23-12-2010

Thank you vroom, and BussyB, and thank you Dee for writing this great SSD- FAQ.
This info is of great importance for all people to understand the tecnical side off SSD Drives.

**Dee** · 23-12-2010

A quick answer to the questions not already answered, and i'll add this info to the FAQ later.

A quick format only rewrites LBA table on the drive, whereas a full format will write to every single block on the drive. This is bad for an SSD, as you'll lose a write cycle, but worse than this, in a single stroke with a full format, the drive will be in a fully used state, and require a full TRIM event and possibly a secure erase to return performance.

Drivers are not required for SATA SSDs, the motherboards on-board SATA controller requires drivers which are installed when you install the OS.
PCIe SSDs like the RevoDrive X2 requires a driver, but a link is provided in the drives documentation.

ChrisKruger · 23-12-2010

Thank you Dee you have been of great help in the past and you answered my questions carry on with the great work en very good reviews. I installed windows 7 on my SSD the way you told me to and every thing is in great shape.

ChrisKruger · 24-12-2010

Merry Christmas To You All from sunny South Africa. May love roam this earth.

Jonnyboy0022 · 20-04-2011

How did you get such a fast boot-up time. Did you have to tweak anything through bios or any software downloads to get a fast boot-up. I've currently got this drive and I'm booting up from the start where it shows you all the drives installed insdie your computer to when you have a usable p.c and it takes me 33-35 seconds. People are getting low 20's to mid 20 seconds. How are they getting it, can someone tell me and inform me as to what they are doing please!

*jamescooley1* · 20-04-2011

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Originally Posted by Jonnyboy0022

How did you get such a fast boot-up time. Did you have to tweak anything through bios or any software downloads to get a fast boot-up. I've currently got this drive and I'm booting up from the start where it shows you all the drives installed insdie your computer to when you have a usable p.c and it takes me 33-35 seconds. People are getting low 20's to mid 20 seconds. How are they getting it, can someone tell me and inform me as to what they are doing please!

You should post your computer specs and are you sure it's a Revo 2? Revo's are very fast too but not as fast as the Revo2.

Jonnyboy0022 · 20-04-2011

Thanks for replying. My computer specs are:

G1 Assassin motherboard
990x cpu (watercooled)
Dual HD 6990 graphic cards
12gb Corsair Dominator GT Ram 2000mhz
1500w power supply
OCZ Revodrive X2 240gb (positive)

That is my specification of my computer.

Jonnyboy0022 · 22-04-2011

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Originally Posted by jamescooley1

You should post your computer specs and are you sure it's a Revo 2? Revo's are very fast too but not as fast as the Revo2.

Thanks for replying. My computer specs are:

G1 Assassin motherboard
990x cpu (watercooled)
Dual HD 6990 graphic cards
12gb Corsair Dominator GT Ram 2000mhz
1500w power supply
OCZ Revodrive X2 240gb (positive)

That is my specification of my computer.

AIRBUD7 · 12-07-2011

Nice Review...
@Jonnyboy...Do you really have Dual HD 6990 graphic cards...If so...WHY???

*cerberus* · 06-10-2011

Great Review

*bigmike7* · 08-10-2011

Yo-

The OCZ Revo X2 240 is currently down to only $578 at Amazon-eh!!

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Dee Senior Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 12,810	Re: OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB - PCIe SSD Review Thanks for the comments. Currently, there is nothing in this price range that comes anywhere close to the performance of the RevoDrive X2, IMO. @ChrisKruger The Corsair Force series about equal to the OCZ Vertex 2 regarding performance. __________________ We came to wreck everything and ruin your lives, God sent us MyCE SSD Reviews To become a member of MyCE.com just click here to join The Forum Rules \| The SSD FAQ \| The NEC/Optiarc F.A.Q. \| Liggy & Dee's NEC/Optiarc Firmware Page

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vroom Administrator and Reviewer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: .gr Posts: 7,488	Re: OCZ RevoDrive X2 240GB - PCIe SSD Review I an only answer the 3rd question. No need to defrag an SSD drive, mainly because you put unnecessary read/write on the drive, and also you wont improve anything, access times or read/write speeds. __________________ You put me down, For the very last time, I hit the floor, But I got up on the count of nine, Goodbye, don't cry, When I'm gone.

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Jonnyboy0022 New Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 3	How did you get such a fast boot-up time. Did you have to tweak anything through bios or any software downloads to get a fast boot-up. I've currently got this drive and I'm booting up from the start where it shows you all the drives installed insdie your computer to when you have a usable p.c and it takes me 33-35 seconds. People are getting low 20's to mid 20 seconds. How are they getting it, can someone tell me and inform me as to what they are doing please!

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AIRBUD7 MyCE Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: evans ga Posts: 106	Nice Review... @Jonnyboy...Do you really have Dual HD 6990 graphic cards...If so...WHY???

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