The test bench used for this review was the MSI X99S setup with the following specification: We’ll go through the specifications first, then validate our test unit against them to see how the SSD performs as a system drive. Obviously I can’t test longevity/durability but it is promising to see that ADATA did take measures to improve the durability with enterprise grade NAND and they have made it easy to download the free tools to check the health of the product whilst also extending to a 5 year warranty. I didn’t have any issues booting from the SX930 in the test system – the whole process was seamless as advertised.
As an exercise, I migrated from another SSD to the SX930 after our testing to see how the process went and it was very straight forward.
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The ADATA SSD Toolbox software and Acronis utility for data migration are functional and easy to use. ADATA also implemented Synchronous MLC Plus NAND in the SX930 – this is basically higher grade MLC NAND that should fortify longevity. The JMF670H has more bells and whistles like the ability to support one module of DDR3 and improved ECC (error correction). Previously, ADATA implemented the SandForce 2281 controller and MLC NAND on the SX900 series SSDs but this time they have changed things up a bit and gone with the JMicron JMF670H controller. The potential downside here is that despite being helpful, the included accessories and software may not have the same “value add” for some consumers which could make the SX930 offering slightly less competitive. The mounting kit isn’t something most people will need but the points go to ADATA for selling a complete solution rather than just the SSD itself.
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ADATA has included a 3.5″mounting bracket and 2.5mm spacer for maximum compatibility in PC builds. The 2.5″ form factor with 7mm thickness is standard for an SSD making them ideal for most notebooks and desktops. The XPG SX930 is available in 120, 240 and 480GB capacities and boasts speeds of up to 540MB/s read and 420MB/s write. This drive comes with a 5 year warranty, a new JMicron controller and I was also pleased to see the new artwork – call me shallow.
I discussed our desire to build a high end PC in a console-like form factor with ADATA and the limitation of 2×2.5″ drive spaces – as a result, they suggested that we try the new XPG SX930 480GB SSD. The SSD market is continuing to improve with the price per gigabyte ratio becoming a lot more ‘wallet friendly’, there is some intense competition and no shortage of options. Earlier this year, we tested the SX900 256GB SSD from ADATA, now we get hands-on with the XPG SX930 480GB with a new controller and a sexy new label – but is it any faster?
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