ASUS ROG Launches RAIDR Express PCI Express-based SSD

ASUS ROG today announced RAIDR Express, the first PCI Express-based SSD in the world with a DuoMode feature that allows it to work with either legacy (traditional) or modern UEFI BIOS. Aimed at hardcore gamers and PC enthusiasts demanding a faster and more reliable computer experience, RAIDR Express combines the best compatibility and great performance with incredible durability.

With 240 GB capacity, sequential 830 MB/s read and 810 MB/s write speeds, and bundled with tons of features that maintain the high-speed performance and extend the lifespan, RAIDR Express is made for real speed-demons. Boasting the gorgeous ROG red and black design with double-sided metal shielding and an incredible 620,000 hours mean time between failure (MTBF) to ensure quality, RAIDR Express is built to last.






Exclusive design, exclusive flexibility
RAIDR Express isn't like other SSDs. It's the world's first and only PCIe-based SSD with DuoMode BIOS support. With two BIOS chips onboard, RAIDR Express includes a hardware switch that lets users easily alternate between legacy and UEFI modes, ensuring the best compatibility with PCs old and new.

In legacy mode, the RAIDR Express can be used on older motherboards - those with a traditional (non-UEFI) BIOS. By switching to UEFI mode, users can significantly boost PC startup times. With the flexibility of choosing which mode is best, users can enjoy the benefits of both.

Made for real speed demons
With the latest generation dual LSI SandForce controller, Toshiba-made 19 nm 16K-page size multi-level cell (MLC) sync-NAND flash, 100,000 4K read/write input/output operations per second (IOPS) and 830/ 810 MB/s sequential read/write speeds, RAIDR Express doesn't keep users waiting.

As well, RAIDR Express has several other speed-boosting tricks up its sleeve. The bundled RAMDisk utility that allows users to dedicate up to 80% of a computer's available RAM for use as a high-speed virtual drive that accelerates the loading of favorite applications and games. In ASUS tests, read speeds of over 12,000 MB/s were reached.

Better still, RAMDisk extends the life of RAIDR Express by reducing unnecessary write operations. RAMDisk even backs itself up to the main system drive when the PC is shut down and restores itself automatically at power-up, for maximum speed and minimum hassle. The ROG SSD TweakIt tool ups the speed stakes still further by relocating repetitive write activities to the RAMDisk for even faster operation, while keeping RAIDR Express at peak performance for much longer. SSD TweakIt can also be used to apply a preset profile that refines processor settings automatically to achieve additional speed boosts of up to 5%.

RAIDR Express also includes ROG HybriDisk technology super-charges hard disk drive storage. HybriDisk allows RAIDR Express to act as a solid-state cache for high-capacity hard drives up to 4 TB, but its PCIe architecture means data transfers smash the 600 MB/s SATA limit for traditional PC storage. The included ROG CrystalDiskMark benchmark tool allows users to see for themselves just how fast RAIDR Express can go - and keep on going.

Fast, compatible and built to last
RAIDR Express is fast and offers the widest system compatibility, but it's also built to last. RAIDR Express is rated at an amazing 620,000 hours' mean time between failure (MTBF), so users are assured year after year of trouble-free use and strict testing ensures wide system compatibility.

RAIDR Express also has a highly durable design packed with unique ROG innovations designed to extend its lifespan. Tough, double-sided metal shielding provides great heat dissipation and reduces electromagnetic interference (EMI), improving cooling and overall stability.

Specification

    PCI Express 2.0 x2
    240 GB capacity
    Dual LSI SandForce SF-2281 controllers
    Toshiba 19 nm 16K page size MLC Sync-NAND Flash
    Sequential read/write speed: 830/810 MB/s
    Up to 100,000 4K read/write IOPS (Input/Output operations Per Second)
    Legacy and UEFI BIOS support
    Driver-free with TRIM support
    Windows 7 / Windows 8 compatible
    Windows 8 Secure Boot compatible
    157 x 120 x 20 mm

Source : http://www.techpowerup.com/187824/asus-rog...-based-ssd.html

http://www.anandtech.com/show/7173/samsung...b-models-tested
Anandtech review of Samsung 840 Evo.
Numbers look really good (better than normal 840).

Updated to the list, thx for providing nice info & reviews .
Asus PCIe SSD seems outstanding in looking, not sure how does it perform if compared to others  .

My first SSD at the beginning of time... 40GB only lol install windows then no space for anything else already... but that time damn expensive

I think is corsair force series


Update: My Samsung 840 pro arrived!! quite happy with the write speed though I not sure why the 4KQD32 score so low.. but I don't know what is 4KQD32 also lol

Update: My Samsung 840 pro arrived!! quite happy with the write speed though I not sure why the 4KQD32 score so low.. but I don't know what is 4KQD32 also lol

Hi guys, any Sifu know which size of ssd can fit to lenovo g400s? 7mm or standard 9mm ?  Thanks

Are its partitions properly aligned?

thanks 4 reply. the thing is, i decide to buy both laptop n ssd together. went to lowyat few days ago. ask quite a number of shop but nobody can give me an answer. the sale person n technical guy all just nod their head.

decided to get plextor m5s 128gb (9.5mm) so , i do no can fit or not

anyone here using lenovo g400s

I thought ramdisk do not provide visible improvement anymore with ssd nowadays??

Can explain more on how to check? clueless..

I thought ramdisk do not provide visible improvement anymore with ssd nowadays??

Hi guise, my 10 months old SSD currently losing like 5%-10% of it original speed. My question is, will it go back to it former glory if i format or do a secure erase?