ADATA SX900 SSD Unboxing and... Teaser...
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The video presents an unboxing teaser for the ADATA SX900 SSD, highlighting its branding, form factor, and key features. The host explains that the drive is a SandForce-based SATA 3 6 Gbps solid state drive and notes its compression-optimized controller, which improves performance on client workloads and can extend drive lifetime by reducing total writes. It is described as supporting NCQ, AHCI mode, TRIM, and RAID, with the latter being explored in a planned test to determine how many drives can be run in RAID 0 before a bottleneck occurs between the SATA controller and the rest of the system. Accessories are shown, including a spacer for 7 mm drives, a desktop 3.5-inch adapter, and a Crons True Image HD license, all packaged with a stylish brushed black finish. The presenter also points out the drive’s full 256 GB capacity (not over-provisioned like some 240 GB SanForce drives) and mentions the potential to manually adjust over-provisioning by creating partitions for short stroking. A future RAID setup guide is promised and context is provided for the planned tests on a Z87 platform to measure performance scaling across multiple drives. Throughout, the video blends hardware details with practical setup tips and invites viewer engagement with questions and feedback on further four-drive experimentation and potential build ideas.
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Questions answered
- What type of controller does the ADATA SX900 use and why is it relevant to performance?
- It uses a SandForce controller, which optimizes client workloads with compression techniques to improve speed and extend endurance by reducing write amplification.
- What accessory items come with the ADATA SX900 in this unboxing?
- The package includes a spacer for 7 mm form factors, a 3.5 inch desktop adapter with branding, and a Cronis True Image HD license.