OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drives unleash the performance potential of the SATA 6Gbps interface, leading the speed revolution in this next-generation solution. As the first SSD to feature the latest Sandforce controller design, OCZ designed the Vertex 3 to push the limits in both sequential and random read/write rates to blaze past the competition when every MB/s matters. With incredible 4k file writes up to 85,000 IOPS, these latest drives take productivity, gaming, and multimedia applications to the next level to work in perfect symmetry with the latest enthusiast platforms.
Take productivity, gaming, and multimedia applications to the next level
Built with the quality, reliability, and durability that lives up to the OCZ name, the Vertex 3 Series easily integrates into today's mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive's lifespan as the ultimate Windows 7 companion. Vertex 3 SSDs are available in 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB capacities and come backed by a 3-Year Warranty.
Reliable, Fast Storage
The Vertex 3 makes an SSD the ideal storage alternative to hard drives and delivers the quality, reliability, and durability demanded by consumers that will not settle for anything but the best. Built with SATA 6Gb/s and backwards-compatible with SATA 3Gb/s, the Vertex 3 Series easily integrates into today's mobile and desktop platforms and features TRIM support to optimize performance over the drive's lifespan as an ideal Windows 7 notebook or desktop upgrade.
Lightweight and Tough
Shock resistance of up to 1500G ensures your data stays protected, in a drive that weighs only 77 grams. Get fast, durable performance in a drive that won't weigh down your laptop or notebook.
Low Power Consumption
For all their power, the Vertex 3 series of drives consume very little. Vertex 3 drives only consume 3 watts during operation, and only a watt and a half in standby.
3.5" Desktop Adapter Included
A 3.5" adapter for desktop drive cages is included, so you can use the Vertex 3 in laptops or desktops. The drives are RAID compatible, so you can slot them into a desktop RAID configuration as easily as into a laptop.
Available in a Wide Range of Sizes
OCZ Vertex 3 SSDs are available in 120GB to 480GB and come backed by a 3-year warranty and 2 million hour MTBF for ultimate peace of mind.
What the Critics are Saying about the OCZ Vertex 3
"No single drive in our roundup matches the Vertex 3 on all fronts...OCZ continues its tradition of blazing-fast random-write performance, both at low- and high-queue depths, serving up more than 85,000 IOPS in our Iometer QD32 4KB random-write test."
--Nathan Edwards, MaximumPC
"OCZ don't make bad SSDs and the Vertex 3 is the latest in a long line of exceptional products from the San Jose based manufacturer. Priced at a competitive level the Vertex 3 is the fastest SATA based SSD that we have tested to date."
--Stuart Davidson, Hardware Heaven
"If you were expecting this drive to be one of the fastest 2.5-inch solid state drives available then you would be right...Overall ThinkComputers gives the OCZ Vertex 3 240GB Solid State Drive a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor's Choice Award!"
--Think Computers
Which OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drive is Right for You? |
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| Capacities | 120GB | 240GB |
| Max Read | up to 550 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)
up to 280 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) | up to 550 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)
up to 280 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) |
| Max Write | up to 500 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)
up to 260 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) | upto 520 MB/s (SATA 6Gbps)
up to 260 MB/s (SATA 3Gbps) |
| Random Read 4KB | 20,000 IOPS (75 MB/s) | 40,000 IOPS (155 MB/s) |
| Random Write 4KB | 60,000 IOPS (235 MB/s) | 60,000 IOPS (235 MB/s) |
| Maximum 4KB Random Write | 85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s) | 85,000 IOPS (330 MB/s) |
