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X25-M(V) erase block size?

aligning partition on 512kB is good thing to do (I've done that already), but I have a chance to align filesystem writes, too. aligning filesystem writes to block size higher then needed leaves filesystem with much less options during writes. btw, about aligning filesystem writes - I'm using linux.
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- Post #5
- Apr 25, 2010
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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X25-M(V) erase block size?

Thx. I guess there's no way to make smaller page size then the one on MLC chip itself. I just cant understand why should one (Intel) hide some information like this. I've tried to contact Intel's support explaining I need that info to correctly align writes thus lowering wearing and prolonging...
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- Post #3
- Apr 24, 2010
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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X25-M(V) erase block size?

On the Internet I've found two different oppinions about erase block size of Intel's X25-M (and X25-V) SSDs: 128kB and 512kB 128kB: http://techreport.com/articles.x/15433 Intel gives an example in which a host system generates a 4KB write request that, thanks to a drive's 128KB erase...
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- Apr 21, 2010
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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X25-M SSD Intel vs Kingston

I've wrote a mail to tech support: and just got an answer:
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- Post #17
- Dec 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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X25-M SSD Intel vs Kingston

Kingston SNM drives should be exactly the same as Intel drives. that's why they should be able use the same firmware. Kingston's 40GB drive is not SNM - it's SNV, so things could be different...
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- Post #16
- Dec 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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X25-M SSD Intel vs Kingston

http://www.kingston.com/support/ssdnow/default.asp kingston links to intel's site when firmware update for SNM125-S2/xxGB is chosen http://www.kingston.com/support/ssdnow/m_firmware.asp strangely enough, there's no SNM225-S2 in the list... :(
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- Post #14
- Dec 6, 2009
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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UPDATE: I pull the trigger on the LG 226WT

duplicate. please delete this.
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- Post #202
- Sep 25, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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GA-P35-DS4: v1.0 vs v1.1 vs v2.0

I hope we're right and that there is no costing cut...
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- Post #5
- Sep 25, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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UPDATE: I pull the trigger on the LG 226WT

well, I'll go to the shop and look for those ghosting problems you people described here in this topic. I hope it will end in buying one of 226WTQ. :) p.s. should I look for CMO or LPL panel or it doesn't metter which one is in it as long as there's no ghosting?
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- Post #201
- Sep 25, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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UPDATE: I pull the trigger on the LG 226WT

very usefull topic! I'm planing to get one 226WTQ. in my local stores are displays with Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) Panel and firmware FW v1.80 is it good or not? should I look for LPL panel? should I look for 1.14 firmware or everything higher then 1.14 will be ok (like 1.80)...
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- Post #199
- Sep 24, 2007
- Forum: Displays
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GA-P35-DS4: v1.0 vs v1.1 vs v2.0

I'm not in the USA. so, should I wait for 2.0 or hurry to get some older revision?
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- Post #3
- Sep 19, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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GA-P35-DS4: v1.0 vs v1.1 vs v2.0

gigabyte made serveral revisions of its' P35 boards. right now, GA-P35-DS4 exists as revision 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0. the only difference between 1.0 and 1.1 I've managed to find is a lot smaller heat-pipe. both north-bridge part and near-exhaust-fan part are smaller. :( difference between...
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- Sep 18, 2007
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Motherboards
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ICH reading +90C on Intel DP35DP

I have GA-P35-DS3R with ICH9R running @defaults and the south bridge heatsink i realy realy hot. I can't hold the finger on it for more then a second.
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- Post #3
- Sep 18, 2007
- Forum: Motherboards
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Acer AL2423WB

any comments about ACER AL2423WB ? I can say it's very affordable, but I'm interested in some real-life expiriance with this monitor.
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- Thread
- Aug 29, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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overclock & speedstep

I use my box in many ways. often it plays music, movies or just stays turned on to check mail periodicly or download something during the night.
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- Post #9
- Aug 27, 2007
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking

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