Specifications: Intel 330 Series Maple Crest 180 GB
Brand:| Intel |
Model:| 330 Series 180 GB |
Controller:| Sandforce SF-2281 |
Flash Type:Intel MLC, 25 nm 29F16B08CCME2 |
Form Factor| 2.5" |
Capacity180 GB (167.7 GB usable) 8 GB overprovisioning |
Interface:| SATA 6 Gbps |
Firmware:| 300i |
TRIM supported:| Yes |
NCQ supported:| Yes |
Warranty:| 3 Years |
Packaging
- The SSD
- 3.5" mounting kit
- 2x Screw package
- SATA and SATA power cable
- Intel SSD Sticker
The Drive
Test Setup
Test System
CPU:Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.3 GHz (Sandy Bridge, 6192 KB Cache) |
Motherboard:ASUS P8H67-M LX Intel H67 |
Memory:2x 2048 MB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800U DDR3 @ 1333 MHz 9-9-9-24 |
Graphics:| Intel Integrated |
Software:| Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1 |
Drivers:SATA: Microsoft AHCI Display: Intel 15.21.13
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Synthetic Testing
Steady State Performance
Windows 7 Startup Time
Office 2010 Installation
ISO File Copy
WinRAR Compression
Avast Antivirus
Photoshop CS6 Startup
Photoshop CS6 Performance
Crysis 2 Level Loading
Battlefield 3 Level Loading
Battlefield 2 Patch
Software Compilation
MySQL Enterprise Testing
Performance Summary
Performance per Dollar
Price per GB
8.8
Value and Conclusion

- The Intel 330 Series 180 GB SSD is available online for $140.
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- Extra capacity vs 120 GB drives
- Low cost per gigabyte
- SATA 6 Gbps support
- Supports TRIM
- 3-year warranty
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- Slower than typical high-end SSDs
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