thanks for replying 
im able to see my SSD under device manager already but still cant see it in 'My Computer'
good to know my SSD is functioning

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I just bought an Intel 530 and above is the benchmark results

write speed quite low, is it a problem?

weird is Atto showing decent results, but Crystal and AS show different

PS: Win 8.1 and I'm pretty sure I am using sata III port as well

so the ssd also good for gaming right cuz i though the sole reason for ssd are fast windows boot..

Guys, does SSD can improve speed in Adobe CS5, open apps, browsing, etc? I just know SSD is improve booting time. But beside that what does it do?

Coz, i rarely booting up my PC. Most of time i put on sleep mode, and press any key it will back on within few sec.

Really bro...? what a relief... Thanks a lot 

Intel IRST Version 12.9.0.1001 is latest rite? Do I need to un-install MSAHCI driver first or just install Intel's?

But I think better stick to most stable one...even it's slightly lower performance. Safe play...

man.. first day Intel 530 owner.. and already having problems with the AHCI config

went on boot loop when changed from IDE to AHCI

then attempt to install AHCI drivers from ASUS, platform not supported -.-

Hi guys..
Due to some circumstance,got rm300 to be spent at idealtech
My board model is as per siggy

Mind to advice my best bang for the model?, could stretch my budget alittle

yep, SSD have limited writes so its best not to keep writing too many files on it

though ofc, the writes are sometimes super huge until itll take a while before it dies. even by then, youll prolly upgraded to a new SSD

usually MLC are rated 10GB writes per day (i could be wrong) so provided you dont exceed that, your SSD more than capable enough to outlast most of your PC parts

EDIT: sorry my bad, bolded part is incorrect. they are rated more. for example Crucial M500/M550 at 66GB per day

I found these sources from google.
http://ssd.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Samsu...20GB/1886vs1934
http://ssdboss.com/ssds/Samsung-840-EVO-vs-Intel-530

In performance wise, Samsung 840 EVO is better than Intel 530...Is it true?

yes, usually permitted writes are larger than 10GB per day for consumer ssd's. for common usage, that's a huge number to overcome. everyday.

for things like torrents, plus the limited internet bandwidth that we have, hdd is still a better choice. spacious and affordable.

Is it advisable to put my OS in a smaller SSD and my games in the current 256GB one? Anyone here uses multiple SSDs of different variants?

With no AHCI, you're basically diminishing the SSD's value, SSD is fast but for it to works wonderfully and longevity, you needs AHCI.
SSD optimization also maximize its performance and prolong its lifespan.
For you case, you will probably only feels the performance drop after days to weeks of usage, when the SSD reaches its peak and no garbage collection (a.k.a. TRIM).
Be sure to read more about optimization before you complains when it's slowing down.
Mine has already write over few TBs (using VM lots few months ago with huge database works) and no, boot up and opening applications still the same speed, except the CPU couldn't keep up at time.

Well, for Windows Vista and above, just set the registry (first) then go to BIOS and set to AHCI, and good to go, simple as that.
I do see optimization highly recommends AHCI due to the TRIM... was I wrong?

Anyone using transcend ssd340, how is the reliability or performance ? It comes at a cheap price at my area RM255 so I'm considering

wta, using hero vi now and i notice it got 6 intel sata3 and 2 sata3 ASMEDIA.

may i know what is the different between these 2? i googled up and it is advisable to use ASMEDIA sata as storage device only instead of hooking up an SSD.

I ordered a Intel 530 240GB SSD today not sure is it a good choice or not. Any enlightenment?

Who here's using a Plextor m6e? I'd like to know how it's different from normal SSDs.

the main difference is speed, due to the bandwidth increase with pcie, compared to sata. other than that, they are the same. m6e is actually a m.2 pcie ssd mounted on a pcie adapter.

the rest of the differences imo are basically about price points, form factors and compatible mobo features. unless your mobo let you do so, one thing about m6e is that it cannot set as boot drive.

talking about m.2 slot implementations, m6e is pcie x2 (10gbps), a common implementation for m.2 pcie slots in the newest mobo's. the exception is asrock z97 extreme series, which includes an ultra m.2 slot (32gbps). with that you can run a pcie x4 ssd.

edit: oh i was wrong, only select models of asrock mobo's has ultra m.2 slot.

that is rather odd though, Macs have been using PCIE SSDs as boot drive

any idea why in Windows they cant?