by default AS SSD and CrystaldiskMark write random data to your SSD to perform benchmark, its slower due to the data is incompressible(if im correct...)
If you want more accurate benchmark on AS SSD, click the "Tools" on the menu and run Compression-Benchmark.
For CrystalDiskMark, click the "File" on the menu > Test Data, All (0x00) or All (0xFF), both prolly same i think
The benchmarks numbers will be higher than "Default (Random)"
Its the same for ATTO bench.

as for the SATA 3GB/s cable vs 6GB/s cable, unless you are using cheapo cables, there is no difference between them in terms of performance
http://www.pugetsystems.com/labs/articles/...a-difference-97

Do you really need your DVD drive that badly?
Most programs or movies now a days can be gotten digitally anyways.

Unless you're going on business where you might have to use DVDs for presentation or something. But even then, you could always result into using flash drive as storage capacity medium anyways.

My notebook is setup like this now:
- HDD slot using a 2.5" 7200rpm 500GB HDD
- Removed DVD drive and installed a Crucial M4 64GB in its place.

Windows installed on the SSD obviously and all my other files is on the 500GB.
If I need to install huge programs (like photoshop or microsoft office or games even), I would then just get the .iso files and use PowerISO to install it on the HDD.

To me honestly, it's the best way to use a notebook today.

Yeah mv91xx is the Marvel SATA port, are suck
my M5A99X also got JMicron Sata port, SATA 3GB/s, the performance is much lower compare to AMD chipset with native SATA 6gb/s support.
Change mobo if you can, if your mobo dun have native Intel/AMD 6GB/s SATA port.

i got no money bro   ... i guess my write speed is fine according to crucial website but the read is not close to 500

Got money buy SSD leh
mainstream Z77 should be enough and may solve your current slow  ssd performance problem.

Same as mine, im using HyperX but all the readings are wired cause my write speed(426MB/s) is higher than read speed(380MB/s), and its no where close to 500MB/s
Although i updated the SSD firmware but i didnt bothered to benchmark it again

i got no money bro   ... i guess my write speed is fine according to crucial website but the read is not close to 500

and... in sata 3

Hi, did dell studio 1555 can do such mod? as i really feel my DVD drive really no use.. wanna put SSD in it

Try to play a song in the background or something.
That improves your benchmarking read speed, at least for mine.

I'm looking for SSD and budgeting about RM400-RM500 for a 120GB size. Currently looking at Sandisk Extreme SSD 120GB at RM440, any better recommendations?

Side note, how much does those 2.5" to 3.5" bracket costs?

Yes possible.
You need to find a caddy for the 1555 though, like this: http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?ma...products_id=282
Cheating~
Yes but that works.

Playing a HD video using MPEG-2 encode is even better! LOL!
Intel 330 120GB is RM450 only. I suggest getting 330 instead.

I'm looking for SSD and budgeting about RM400-RM500 for a 120GB size. Currently looking at Sandisk Extreme SSD 120GB at RM440, any better recommendations?

Side note, how much does those 2.5" to 3.5" bracket costs?

http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-2-5-Inch-Sol...37440889&sr=8-2

Crucial m4 256GB for $210! 

Cannot ship to Malaysia. I just tried.

Hi, did dell studio 1555 can do such mod? as i really feel my DVD drive really no use.. wanna put SSD in it

I'm looking for SSD and budgeting about RM400-RM500 for a 120GB size. Currently looking at Sandisk Extreme SSD 120GB at RM440, any better recommendations?

Side note, how much does those 2.5" to 3.5" bracket costs?

Yes possible.
You need to find a caddy for the 1555 though, like this: http://www.newmodeus.com/shop/index.php?ma...products_id=282
Cheating~
Yes but that works.

Playing a HD video using MPEG-2 encode is even better! LOL!
Intel 330 120GB is RM450 only. I suggest getting 330 instead.

Mushkin Chronos SATA3 120GB is RM429 at Viewnet. It is better for your wallet. 
http://www.xtremereview.com/mushkin-chronos-120gb-review

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Added on May 20, 2012, 12:18 am
Cannot ship to Malaysia. I just tried.

Bought a Corsair Force 3 120GB for RM419, comes with bracket.

Also saw Intel 330 120GB for RM445, comes with bracket.

is there anyway for me to get a pci sata card to max out my crucial m4 read speed ? (my rampage iii extreme only comes with 2xmarvell 6gb port which cant max out and the performance is suck when i plug into intel 3gb port ) I dont want to change mobo ~