crookedvulture writes “Intel continues to partner with third-party controller makers for high-end SSDs. Its new 520 Series drives pair the latest SandForce controller with Intel’s own firmware and 25-nm NAND. HotHardware, Tech Report, and PC Perspective all have reviews of the drive, and the verdict is pretty consistent. While the Intel 520 Series offers slightly better performance than competing SandForce solutions, it also costs 30-40% more. That’s a steep margin even considering the Intel SSD’s five-year warranty.”
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New Intel 520 Series SSD Taps SandForce Controller