New 510 250GB SSD... Updates?

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just picked up the intel 510 SSD (250GB) looking to see what i need to do to get running

is there any new firmware out for it, etc that wouldn't come on the drive?

this is my first Intel SSD.. last one I had was OCZ and their forum had a list of tweaks/ options for windows to mess with to speed things up a bit... does the Intel community have the same offering?

Any input on defect rates? Its the only reason why I'm switching brands (too many dieing ssd from ocz)

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It ships with the latest firmware. Install the Intel SSD Toolbox and it will perform the recommended tweaks for you.

As for failure rates, companies do not make these numbers public.

However, have a look here: http://communities.intel.com/thread/20014?tstart=0 http://communities.intel.com/thread/20014?tstart=0

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DuckieHo, you the same guy registered on OCN and EVGA forums? Damn I see u everywhere lol (aka XFreeRollerX)

I saw the return rates with Intel having the lowest of them... pretty interesting, but is this just SSD or is it their CPU/Mobos too? it just says "PC component return rates"... I would think return rates on processors are very low, somewhat skewing this statistic if it is an encompassing statistic..

the toolbox..what does it do if u dont mind my asking?

also I dont see the 510 in the download center, would it be different for the 310?

also; have a laugh at this

http://www.anandtech.com/show/4202/the-intel-ssd-510-review/3 http://www.anandtech.com/show/4202/the-intel-ssd-510-review/3

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That's me!

Read the whole article from BeHardware, it explains everything already.

The SSD Toolbox allows you to view SMART values, clean the SSD, set the Window tweaks, and allow you to secure erase.

All the SSD Toolbox are the same. I already informed Intel that they are missing the link at the Download Center.

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my ssd is only reading at 270avg and not the 400 it says on the box..why