Kingston SSD V300

[dryfly]

I need a cheap SSD for a cheap HP Intel i3 laptop. Only used for internet and small word processing and spreadsheet. I've read all the negatives about the Kingston V300 series but looks like black Friday will have the 120gb version of this drive at about $35.

Question: will I really notice any severe performance issues based on what I'm using this laptop for?

 

[UsandThem]

Question: will I really notice any severe performance issues based on what I'm using this laptop for?

Not at all for your stated uses.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Unless they've changed the controller and NAND (which is possible, given the current controller / NAND price climate, and the longevity of this model), but the older ones were MLC NAND (Async in some, Sync in others, with Async having lower uncompressed write performance), and a SandForce Gen2 controller.

I've got one, that's been in operation for probably 2+ years, in my HTPC. Still going strong, I think 99% life left, at that rate, it'll last 50 years. Haven't had any issues with it, performance or reliability.

 

[dryfly]

Unless they've changed the controller and NAND (which is possible, given the current controller / NAND price climate, and the longevity of this model), but the older ones were MLC NAND (Async in some, Sync in others, with Async having lower uncompressed write performance), and a SandForce Gen2 controller.

I've got one, that's been in operation for probably 2+ years, in my HTPC. Still going strong, I think 99% life left, at that rate, it'll last 50 years. Haven't had any issues with it, performance or reliability.

 

[dryfly]

Thanks for the replys. They apparently have made some changes in this drive since it was originally offered, and based on some of the comments I've read it is not as fast, but does still seem to be reliable.

I'm willing to accept that considering the price but I just don't want to get anything that is junk. I would at least like to think I'll see significant improvement over my current HD.

 

[VirtualLarry]

It's not the fastest SSD, but it's not the slowest, either (assuming it still uses MLC NAND), and it's going to be WAY faster than a HDD.

 

[UsandThem]

It's not the fastest SSD, but it's not the slowest, either (assuming it still uses MLC NAND), and it's going to be WAY faster than a HDD.

Yup +1

If you stated you use your PC for video editing, or constantly transferring huge files, or any other truly demanding task, I'd recommend the 'mainstream' SATA SSD leader (850 EVO) or even make an argument on going up to the 850 PRO.

But just for normal desktop PC usage, web browsing, and word processing, pretty much any SSD that is reliable will suit you perfectly, and like VirtualLarry already stated, will be much faster than any hard drive.

 

[dryfly]

I've got the 850 EVO in a computer I use for my security camera server and it screams. I just don't need any speed in the laptop and that's what got me interested in the Kingston (and the price of course).

 

[ariknowsbest]

I've got the 850 EVO in a computer I use for my security camera server and it screams. I just don't need any speed in the laptop and that's what got me interested in the Kingston (and the price of course).

Did the same for my laptop because I wanted proven flash and controller, picked Kingstons Hyperx Fury as it had faster NAND than the V300 for a slight premium. Have written around 1.7 TB and still at 100 %. For that price its a good deal compared to newer TLC designs.

 

[Ranulf]

Mine has held up in a rarely used spare laptop for the past 2 years. Knock on wood.

 

[Brado78]

I have the V300 in my 2010 laptop and it is fast with windows 10. I love it, It is going strong for two years now If you want windows to boot up faster and applications to launch faster and not into large file transfers, then the SV300 will do ya just fine..

 

[VeryCharBroiled]

no issues with my 250 gb v300 in the htpc. been about a year.

 

[JimmiG]

I have the 480 GB model, works just fine.

Even with asynchronous NAND, it should perform better or on par with other low-end SSD's, especially those using TLC NAND.