OCZ Vertex 3 Sandforce SF-2281 SSD Solid State Drive Unboxing & First Look Linus Tech Tips

The video provides an unboxing and first look at the OCZ Vertex 3 SSD, highlighting how it stands as a successor to the Vertex 2 and how it aims to push performance past previous contenders. The host explains that the Vertex 3 introduces a new SandForce controller, the SFFF 2200, and upgrades the interface to SATA 3 at 6 Gb/s, signaling a significant jump in potential speeds. The unboxing shows an early sample in anti-static packaging, noting that retail units would come with standard mounting adapters but this early unit lacks some packaging niceties. The host details the physical build, describing a plain black top with a silver bottom and a 240 GB capacity that sits between 120 GB and 480 GB options. He also discusses pricing dynamics, pointing out that the 480 GB model at the time is very expensive, while the 240 GB offers a more reasonable balance of cost and capacity. Beyond form, the video covers key features such as TRIM support for Windows 7 to maintain performance, RAID capability, MLC flash, a three-year warranty, and an MTBF of about 2 million hours. The technical specs are laid out, including distinct read and write ceilings per capacity (for the 240 GB: up to 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, with 60,000 random 4K IOPS), and notes that the 480 GB model has different performance characteristics. The segment closes with a practical note on mounting, compatibility with laptops and desktops, and a final call to subscribe for more unboxings, reviews, and other tech content.

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