OCZ RVD350-FHPX28-240G 240GB PCIe SSD
Best extreme performance for demanding professional workstations.
Experience a significant performance boost with this 240GB PCIe SSD. Designed to eliminate SATA bottlenecks, this drive offers up to three times the performance of traditional hard drives, accelerating file transfers, boot times, and overall system responsiveness. It features advanced management capabilities and an integrated heatsink for sustained performance. Built for demanding professional applications and gaming, this SSD provides a robust and reliable storage solution, ensuring a superior computing experience.
$539.00
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3.6
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Category Rank
4122
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#4122 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Drive Model
35028240
/ RVD-FHPX-G
Who it's for
- Power users requiring rapid data access and application loading
- Creative professionals and data analysts needing top-tier I/O performance
- Enthusiasts and professionals seeking a highly responsive computing experience
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious users or those needing extensive storage capacity
- Users with limited motherboard expansion slots or older system configurations
- Users seeking the absolute latest and most efficient storage technology
Performance breakdown
Sequential Throughput
Delivers rapid file transfers that easily outpace standard SATA-based storage solutions.
Random Write Performance
High IOPS capability ensures snappy responsiveness during demanding professional multitasking workloads.
Thermal Management
Integrated heatsink design maintains stable temperatures under heavy, sustained data loads.
Build Reliability
Enterprise-derived architecture provides exceptional longevity for mission-critical workstation environments.
Interface Efficiency
PCIe Gen 2x8 connectivity effectively eliminates traditional bottlenecks for improved system speed.
Endurance Rating
Robust MLC flash endurance supports consistent daily writing for power users.
Key Specs
Drive Model
RVD350-FHPX28-240G
Capacity
240GB
Sequential Reads
1000 MB/s
Sequential Writes
950 MB/s
Random Read Speed (4K, QD32)
45,000 IOPS
Random Write Speed (4K, QD32)
80,000 IOPS
NAND Components
19nm Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Flash
Interface
PCI Express Gen. 2 x8
Know before you buy
By connecting directly to the PCIe bus, this drive bypasses the limitations of the SATA interface. This allows for significantly higher data transfer speeds, reaching up to 1000 MB/s for sequential reads, which is roughly three times faster than traditional SATA-based drives.
This drive requires an available PCI Express x8 or x16 slot on your motherboard. It is a Full-Height/Half-Length (FH/HL) card, so ensure your computer case has enough physical clearance to accommodate its dimensions.
Yes, the drive utilizes optimized drivers to ensure peak performance and efficiency. You should install the latest drivers provided by OCZ to ensure full compatibility and to take advantage of features like TRIM and SMART monitoring.
Absolutely. The drive is built with an enterprise-derived design and features Virtualized Controller Architecture (VCA), making it well-suited for demanding professional applications that require high reliability and sustained performance.
The drive includes an integrated heatsink specifically designed to manage thermal output. This helps maintain a stable and cool environment for the internal components, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy workloads.
This SSD is rated for 50GB of host writes per day over a period of three years under typical client workloads. It is designed to handle the rigorous demands of gaming and professional workstation environments.
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