Patriot 128Gig Torqx

INTRODUCTION

Our computers are only as fast as our weakest link. For years we as computer users always tried to get more and more performance out of our computers, but more specifically the HDD's themselves. When RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) was introduced to us mainstream users we all started setting up RAID 0, RAID 1, including RAID 0+1 configurations to help speed our loading times when it came to our programs. While the standard HDD has not changed much since there conception, besides getting smaller in size, capable of handling more space, larger on board cache sizes, and lets not forget the spin rate of these types of drives either. These types of HDD's still revolve around moving parts.

SSD (Solid State Drives), on the other hand, do not have motors, platters, or arms to get information too and from the drive. Instead they use memory based chips to store and extract information from. When SSD's were first introduced in the "Wild" (us computer users), we were absolutely flabber gasted at the speeds of which these types of drives had, compared to the standard (and ancient device) the HDD. These earlier types of drives had an Aquilles heal (per say), the write speed was poor in performance.

Patriot Memory has come up with a newer type of controller that increases the write speed of their SSD. Lets take a peak at the Torqx 128 Gig SSD. And find out exactly how fast is these drives are.

About Patriot Memory

Company Profile

Established in 1985, Patriot Memory builds a full range of memory module and flash memory products, offering a perfect blend of quality and value. Patriot products include Extreme Performance (EP), Signature Lines (SL) and Flash Memory solutions (FM)

Product Design

We understand the value of designing and responding quickly and intelligently to the rapid changes inherent in the memory module industry. This commitment to R&D enables us to deliver the best quality memory modules powered by the latest innovative technology.

QA/QC Testing

Patriot Memory ensures that every module meets or exceeds industry standards. The manufacturing process begins with high-quality components and ends with rigorous functional testing to ensure each module's reliability and compatibility.

Patriot Memory modules are approved by leading motherboard and system manufacturers such Intel, Tyan, Supermicro and Iwill.