03-16-2011, 04:46 PM
I don't have familiarity with the RunCore SSD noted. FWIW, the Sandforce processor is uniquely able to deal the use of subpar flash as it has the over provisioning control. Now - this, to my understanding, isn't there/designed for the benefit of using sub-par flash - but would enable such since it will real-time map around areas that may be bad or fail (in this case I'd say prematurely) with such flash. In my opinion and understanding, the use of sub-par flash - which may offer the ability to short term reduce cost (substantially), it bodes very poorly for the longer term reliability and general lifespan - and not something I'd blindly stick my data on if I knew.
For the record - OWC specifically publishes in our advertised specifications the utilization of only top tier, true spec/major brand flash components in our SSD drives. Given what being seen, I'd be darn wary of any brand that doesn't publish the same.
I don't think RunCore has Sandforce processors in their product... and if the SSD is acting flaky, might just be a defective unit? Or was this after a period of use.... in which case that is more likely to do with the general lack of block management and degradation that happens where TRIM control is required/but not present on a drive. It might be possible to 'recondition' that RunCore SSD and get back some normality.
For the record - OWC specifically publishes in our advertised specifications the utilization of only top tier, true spec/major brand flash components in our SSD drives. Given what being seen, I'd be darn wary of any brand that doesn't publish the same.
I don't think RunCore has Sandforce processors in their product... and if the SSD is acting flaky, might just be a defective unit? Or was this after a period of use.... in which case that is more likely to do with the general lack of block management and degradation that happens where TRIM control is required/but not present on a drive. It might be possible to 'recondition' that RunCore SSD and get back some normality.
sekker wrote:
Hey, Larry. I have a clearly defective RunCore SSD drive - want to take it apart and look for Spectek parts? It is certainly a candidate for using subpar components (was a very, very flaky SSD).