Specifications: Intel 330 Series Maple Crest 180 GB
Brand:Intel
Model:330 Series 180 GB
Controller:Sandforce SF-2281
Flash Type:Intel MLC, 25 nm
29F16B08CCME2
Form Factor2.5"
Capacity180 GB (167.7 GB usable)
8 GB overprovisioning
Interface:SATA 6 Gbps
Firmware:300i
TRIM supported:Yes
NCQ supported:Yes
Warranty:3 Years



Packaging










  • The SSD
  • 3.5" mounting kit
  • 2x Screw package
  • SATA and SATA power cable
  • Intel SSD Sticker

The Drive


















Test Setup

Test System
CPU:Intel Core i5 2500K @ 3.3 GHz
(Sandy Bridge, 6192 KB Cache)
Motherboard:ASUS P8H67-M LX
Intel H67
Memory:2x 2048 MB Kingston HyperX PC3-12800U DDR3
@ 1333 MHz 9-9-9-24
Graphics:Intel Integrated
Software:Windows 7 64-bit Service Pack 1
Drivers:SATA: Microsoft AHCI
Display: Intel 15.21.13




Synthetic Testing
















Steady State Performance










Windows 7 Startup Time






Office 2010 Installation





ISO File Copy




WinRAR Compression



Avast Antivirus





Photoshop CS6 Startup




Photoshop CS6 Performance




Crysis 2 Level Loading





Battlefield 3 Level Loading




Battlefield 2 Patch




Software Compilation



MySQL Enterprise Testing






Performance Summary




Performance per Dollar




Price per GB




8.8



Value and Conclusion

  • The Intel 330 Series 180 GB SSD is available online for ＄140.
  • Extra capacity vs 120 GB drives
  • Low cost per gigabyte
  • SATA 6 Gbps support
  • Supports TRIM
  • 3-year warranty
  • Slower than typical high-end SSDs



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