Samsung SSD 830 Series

256 GB, 2.5"
Currently out of stock

Product details

The 520 MB/s sequential read speed of the 830 Series provides lightning-fast access to your files, loading large multimedia files in a flash and without delays. Samsung's SSDs are fully developed and manufactured in-house. The Samsung SSD 830 Series is optimized for outstanding, sustainable performance and unparalleled reliability, thanks to specially designed wear-leveling and garbage collection algorithms. Samsung's 20-nanometer class Toggle DDR NAND flash chips enable data transfer rates of up to 133 megabits per second (Mbit/s), which is more than three times faster than conventional (40 Mbit/s) single data rate (SDR) NAND flash chips. While most SSD manufacturers rely on generic dual-core controllers, Samsung has developed its own triple-core MCX controllers that excel in multitasking and ensure consistent performance over the long term. The three CPU cores are based on an ARM9 controller and can execute multiple instructions simultaneously, such as one for reading data, one for writing data, and one for optimization. With the 256 MB DRAM cache, stable read performance can be maintained even when the access area is expanded. With Samsung's Magician software, you can easily keep your SSD at peak performance, ensuring consistently good performance and reliability throughout your PC's lifespan. The Samsung SSD 830 Series comes with a user-friendly installation kit that includes a full version of Norton Ghost, an interactive installation guide, and top-notch installation tools for desktops and laptops. The Samsung SSD 830 Series features a stunning design and precise engineering—inside and out. It has a black casing with brushed metal, super slim (7 mm) for ultrabooks.

Key specifications

SSD type
SATA SSD
Interface
SATA III
Write transfer speed
400 MB/s
Read transfer speed
520 MB/s
Item number
265777

General information

Manufacturer
Samsung
Category
SSD
Manufacturer no.
MZ-7PC256D
Release date
27.9.2011

Data storage properties

SSD type
SATA SSD
Form factor
2.5"
Storage capacity
256 GB
Interface
SATA III
Read transfer speed
520 MB/s
Write transfer speed
400 MB/s
Memory type (NAND)
MLC
SSD Features
SMART Support

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.08 W
Power consumption
0.12 W

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
10 cm
Width
6.99 cm
Height
0.71 cm
Weight
63.50 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Overall ratingVery good85/100
Very good81/100
Chip Test & KaufSingle testReleaseJanuary 2013
  • Positivesehr hohe Transferraten
  • Positivekurze Zugriffszeit
  • NegativeHoher Stromverbrauch

Die Leserate sowie Schreibrate sind sehr hoch. Dank der schnellen Zugriffszeit sowie der allgemeinen Arbeitsgeschwindigkeit, überzeugt die SSD-Festplatten von sich. Lediglich der Strombedarf ist nicht wie erhofft. Mit ihren 1,6-Watt Verbrauch im Betrieb ist sie sehr Stromhungrig.

Very good88/100
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Rank 7 out of 12PC Games HardwareReleaseAugust 2012
  • Positivesehr gute Praxis-Performance
  • Positivekomplette Ausstattung
  • Positive7 mm Bauhöhe
  • Negativehohe Leistungsaufnahme unter Last

Sowohl der Lieferumfang der SSD als auch die Performance in der Praxis können sich sehen lassen und auch die Optik ist mit einer Bauhöhe von lediglich 7 mm gelungen. Leider benötigt sie deutlich mehr Strom unter Last als das nötig wäre.