In addition to the two new reactor drives, mushkin is adding to its higherend striker series with a 1. Mushkin reactor 512gb internal solid state drive ssd 2. Mushkin reactor 1tb best compatible reactor 1tb storage. Based on 46,758 user benchmarks for the crucial mx300 and the mushkin reactor, we rank them both on effective speed and value for money against the best 1,018 ssds. Now that i have the machine all finished i have been able to test the reactor ssd out. Crucials newest bx100 sata 3 ssd aims to be one of the cheapest ssd. Mushkin is more of an overclockers memory, they focus more on delivering a higher quality chip usually wintec or hynix and performance is usually very sound. Mushkin reactor ssd of 1 tb capacity uses unusual controller. Drive, adapter and packaging, rear mushkin chronos 120gb closer look.
It is lesser known, that their products are still assembled in the united states and that they have american customer support. Differences of a couple of mhz are not significant. Been eying this drive and the bx100 500gb for a few months now waiting to. Download 64bit 206 mb storage executive only available for 64bit systems. The mushkin catalyst cache ssd is available in 50 gb and 100 gb capacities and works with any sata interface. Mushkin enhanced mfg a division of acigp reactor 1tb 7mm. Mushkin ought to call the cheaper design something like reactor le or reactor basic, or label the better spec design reactor pro. Taking a look at the drive by itself, it is very plain. This is effectively the same combination used in the crucial bx100 which crucial have now replaced with the inferior bx200. There is a simple sticker with basic information about the drive, a statement about voiding the warranty if you tamper with the drive, and the assembly location. Though i did read that crucial claims that they custom wrote the firmware for theirs. Storage executive optimizes and updates your crucial ssds on microsoft windows computers.
Mushkin puts it one of the most attractive cheap 1tb ssds down, which rightfully deserves an excellent choice award. Mushkin unveils affordable reactor ssd with 1tb capacity. Solid state drive rankings price vs performance may 2020 ssd rankings. You can join the discussion on mushkin s new pilot series of m. Mushkin is more of an overclockers memory, they focus more on delivering a higher quality chip usually wintec or hynix and performance is. The sandisk ssds sounded like a good option but i decided to go with the mushkin reactor. Based on 34,650 user benchmarks for the crucial mx500 and the mushkin reactor, we rank them both on effective speed and value for money against the best 1,018 ssds. While admittedly an older design being first available in early 2015 the reactor still serves as an excellent example of a mid to high end consumer ssd. The crucial mx500 offers great performance for a sata ssd and a. Mushkin s reactor 512gb rolls excellent components and performance into a lowcost package, which is perfect for those venturing into the ssd universe. Compared to the first test, mushkins rev 3 performed about the same as crucials pc3 cas2.
I just bought some crucial memory for my laptop and it works great now. Silicon motion sm2246en performance max sequential read. Sadly mushkin has not released the retail pricing of their new pilot series of ssds. Whether youre replacing an existing solidstate drive or upgrading from. Solidstate drives perform much more effectively than hard disk drives, with faster readwrite speeds, lower latencies, and even higher physical shock resistance, but come at a price premium. Mushkin has decided it is time for a bit of a change. Nov 15, 2019 mushkin s reactor 512gb rolls excellent components and performance into a lowcost package, which is perfect for those venturing into the ssd universe. Compared to the first test, mushkin s rev 3 performed about the same as crucial s pc3 cas2. If you cant run 150 fsb at cas 2, they will replace it, as they did here, with return shipping paid by mushkin.
All three drives also feature micron mlc nand and consequently they all share a similar and strong performance profile. This solid state drive comes with staggering 250gb storage capacity for storing all your multimedia files, documents and other content. Today, were not looking at their ram though, because they have stepped into the world of ssds. Ive heard mushkin, crucial and kingston are the top 3. I have to go find something to clone my drive with that i can trust then find another trustworthy download to maintain my drive with then there is no way to update the firmware when needed that i know of. Mushkin s reactor combines the sm2246en with microns latest 128gbit 16nm mlc nand, and this is actually the first time ive encountered a nonmicron crucial. There are eight tests in all and the tests performed record the speed of data movement in mbs to which they are then given a numerical score after all of the tests are complete.
If 2 drives are 950 evo then they use the same tech. Or is windows using only a generic ssd driver for these. Users report mixed results, but mushkin s guarantee is pretty clear. Their chronos ssd is based off of the widely used sandforce 2281 controller. Does windows have specific drivers for this mushkin ssd. Reactor s performance consistency is actually marginally better than the other sm2246en based ssds we have tested. Tb of writes, double the rating of the crucial mx100 or the newer bx100.
The mushkin difference founded in denver, colorado in 1994, mushkin enhanced mfg has since become one of the nations most recognized manufacturers of performance computer products worldwide and has well established relationships with all of the top computer component companies in the world including intel, amd, nvidia, smi, as well as top retail channels globally. Jan 08, 2016 in addition to the two new reactor drives, mushkin is adding to its higherend striker series with a 1. Due to limited supply, all products are sold on a firstcome firstserve basis. The specs of the mushkin reactor ssd besides the capacity, the most important parameters are the read and write speeds. Mushkin is well known for their highperformance ram, especially in the ddr2 days. Featuring the silicon motion sm2246en controller, the mushkin reactor ssd is an ideal tool for gamers, professionals, and consumers in need of high capacity storage solutions. A sata 6 gbs system can yield up to 550 mbs read 515 mbs write blazing speed at a fraction of the cost of a traditional ssd. May 29, 2012 im not saying other memory wont work, just that crucial has been used and tested more with macs, thats not to say you cant use corsair or whichever brand is cheapest. Dec 21, 2003 im maxing out the ram in my dell xps t600r pentium iii computer. Mushkin reactor 240gb ssd get high performance storage solution with the mushkin reactor 240gb ssd. Apr 27th, 2020 upcoming hardware launches 2020 updated apr 2020.
The reactor ssd provides the extreme performance benefits of a solidstate drive, while enabling the big data capacity of mechanical hard drives. Apr 07, 2020 mushkin used two packages of samsungs sixth generation ddr3 that uses 1. Mushkin s reactor combines the sm2246en with microns latest 128gbit 16nm mlc nand, and this is actually the first time ive encountered a nonmicron crucial ssd with microns 16nm nand. Given that the mx100 was already driving prices down, it comes as no surprise that the bx100 is very competitive in price. Since the updated controller doesnt go beyond 2tb, mushkin had. Mushkin s reactor ssds sell for very low prices online, and the 1tb model is one of our top value picks. Users report mixed results, but mushkins guarantee is pretty clear. Follow our step by step guide to make installation easy. Above and beyond those older, cheaper ones crucial had months or years ago. Featuring the silicon motion sm2246en controller which enables data transfer speeds to reach up to 560mbs read and 315. Bottom line is that you cant really go wrong with either mushkin or crucial. The reactor 1tbs performance is in lockstep with that of the bx100. For instance, when it says the mushkin reactor scores around 400. Crucial recommends that you back up or make copies of all important files before installing this firmware update.
They are pretty much between the top leaders in ssds using stuff from their own parent companies micron chips and marvell controllers. Other companies use different model numbers 750 vs 950 and add modifiers evo vs pro to different lines of drives. Mushkin reactor lt 250gb solid state drive for an unmatched storage performance to your computing needs, choose the mushkin reactor lt 250gb solid state drive. He is on average cheaper than, say, the bx200 crucial and ocz trion 150, while on average even a little faster than the sandisk ultra ii. With silicon motion sm2246en controller, it delivers read speed of up to 555mbs read and write speed of up to 270mbs. Crucial mx300 series is most more robust and onpar with samsung 850 evo series. Mushkin vs crucial ssds hardware and operating systems. Mushkin has been a leader in unleashing performancemaximizing products for a wide array of consumers, and we are pleased to be able to once again offer an ssd solution that can quench the growing need for largescale data capacity at incredible speeds, said nicolas villalobos, director of global marketing at mushkin. The big problem with their mushkin drives is there is no software that comes with the drive so i can upgrade from my hdd. As badmotha told the mx300 is a great choice giving a extra 35 gb over other brands. It is a great change as it has finally enabled them to expand the capacity.
Id also consider the mushkin reactor 1tb which uses micron mlc nand and a silicon motion sm2246en controller. As a budget drive, the reactor 1tb lacks fancy encryptionacceleration features or other. What i found interesting is that mushkin s reactor seems nearly identical to crucial s bx100. The 4tb mushkin ssd drive is slated for release after the 2tb reactor. Today we look at the lowcost 512gb drive powered by silicon motions fourchannel sm2246en. Featuring the silicon motion sm2246en controller which enables data transfer speeds to reach up to 560mbs read and 315mbs write. Bottom line, i advice to research the possibility of using the adapter in x240s 2242 slot. Mushkins 1tb reactor is among our best picks in ssds. This time around, mushkin has decided to follow suit, as many others have already, and turn to silicon motion for a new controller. The mushkin reactor ssd provides the extreme performance benefits of a solidstate drive, while enabling the big data capacity of mechanical hard drives.
Even though mushkin s reactor 1tb ssd is not a performance champion, it costs significantly less than the vast majority of 1tb solidstate drives. Though i did read that crucial claims that they custom wrote. Nov 28, 2014 even though mushkins reactor 1tb ssd is not a performance champion, it costs significantly less than the vast majority of 1tb solidstate drives. Reactor 1tb stands out for its very competitive price.
Mushkin unveils the new reactor 1tb solid state drive. Discussion in hardware components and aftermarket upgrades started by stamar, mar 19, 2016. The price has become more justifiable and the longevity has been greatly increased. Shop staples for mushkin reactor mknssdre500gb 500 gb 2. Mushkin reactor 1tb may 2016 while theres nothing truly novel or exciting about the reactor 1tb, its a great drive for all the same reasons crucial s bx100 was so popular. Silicon motion provides firmware as part of its solution, so companies working. Mushkin lists each of these drives as having as mean time between failure mtbf of 1. Auto notification does not guarantee either availability or price. Ive also heard when you buy crucial, you dont always get crucial memory and kingston is using some offbrand chip. May 30, 2015 seems like everyone is jumping on the silicon motion sm2246en bandwagon.
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