The reactor ssd provides the extreme performance benefits of a. 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. Samsungs 850 evo 1tb handles writes about 15% faster than the reactor, but thats not a huge. Mushkin launches reactor armor 3d and triactor 3d 2tb sata. These tests are carried out without using the operating system cache. The mushkin reactor features the same silicon motion sm2246en controller. The card inside follows the same black and green color scheme as the drive and has some basic information about the ssd. Now, i dont imply that ssd manufacturers shouldnt make changes to their ssds. If you want a 1tb ssd that will last longer than a traditional mechanical hard drive, deliver significantly higher performance and want it at the lowest price possible, the mushkin reactor 1tb is the drive to scoop up at this point.
Mushkin reactor 1tb internal solid state drive ssd 2. The shell is a very nice black, brushed metal finish on front and back. Sep 25, 2019 mushkin brings the source to market in the typical four sizes that range from 120gb to 1tb. Shop staples for mushkin reactor mknssdre500gb 500 gb 2. Leave the machine powered on with the ssd powered like this for a minimum of 1 hour i would recommend 2 hours minimum personally, but i would try as much as 8 hours and then power. I dont know what is causing the drives to heat up, but cheap drives are a bit cheeky when they fail. I did have to disconnect all other drives to get it to accept the windows install, but other than that its been a dream. Based on 7,816 user benchmarks for the mushkin reactor and the samsung 860 evo, we rank them both on effective speed and value for money against the best 1,021 ssds. Mushkin s reactor combines the sm2246en with microns latest 128gbit 16nm mlc nand, and this is actually the first time ive encountered a nonmicroncrucial ssd with microns 16nm nand. Mushkin introduced the an update to its reactor line of sata ssds with the new reactor armor3d series. The reactor ssd provides the extreme performance benefits of a solidstate drive, while enabling the big data capacity of mechanical hard drives. The price has become more justifiable and the longevity has been greatly increased. Despite the use of 16nm nand, the reactor is an excellent performer and it also proves that the sm2246en can handle 1tb of nand without a hitch whereas some controllers struggle with high. I just found a problem with my mushkin reactor 1tb ssd.
I have a 2012 lenovo y480 with a 1tb mechanical hard drive that id like to upgrade to a 1tb ssd. Ive come to see that it is useful to install software like magician or adata ssd toolbox or crucial executive even if you dont want to use many of the features, provided that they measure and report tbws. 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. Jan 10, 2018 ssds using the nvme protocol have been slowly gaining ground on traditional sata ssds. Mushkins reactor combines the sm2246en with microns latest 128gbit 16nm mlc nand, and this is actually the first time ive encountered a nonmicroncrucial ssd with microns 16nm nand.
Multitasking the reactor ssd makes your ultraportable or desktop workstation to run all your essential programs at the same time without sacrificing performance. Nov 27, 2014 mushkin unveils the new reactor series of solidstate drives that offer cuttingedge 1tb capacity. Mushkin brings the source to market in the typical four sizes that range from 120gb to 1tb. The synthetic tests determine the sequential and random read and write performance of the ssd. Mushkin vs crucial ssds hardware and operating systems.
Featuring the silicon motion sm2246en controller which enables data transfer speeds to reach up to 560mbs read and 460 mbs write for reactor 512gb and 1tb,560mbs read and 315 mbs write for reactor. I have a kingston ssd that might catch on fire if i dont use a server heatsink on it. Mushkin is well known for their highperformance ram, especially in the ddr2 days. Ces more than a handful of ssd manufacturers have released drives built around silicon motions sm2246en controller, including mushkin and its. Mushkin lists each of these drives as having as mean time between failure mtbf of 1. Featuring the silicon motion sm2246en controller which enables data transfer speeds to reach up to 560mbs read and 315. Discussion in hardware components and aftermarket upgrades started by stamar, mar 19, 2016. 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. Mushkin reactor 1tb mknssdre1tb ssd userbenchmarks. Purchased new from newegg a week or two ago for a project, didnt need it. The new reactor armor 3d and triactor 3d use 3d nand flash memory, the same controller from silicon motion and offer nearly similar performance. As my sample sizes increase i will have comparable of drives but for now we will see the results of the reactor. Shop our selection of mushkin solid state drives at staples.
Mushkin reactor 512gb mknssdre512gb ssd userbenchmarks. Mushkin expands ssd lineup with 2tb, nvme toms hardware. The company is an expert for dram memory and flash storage. Silicon motion sm2246en performance max sequential read. Solid state drive rankings price vs performance may 2020 ssd rankings. The as ssd benchmark determines the performance of solid state drives ssd. Plug the drive into power using a sata power connector but do not plug in the actual sata data cable. Mushkin deluxe enhanced 120 callisto ssd not showing in bios 20110421 08. The lifespan of the ssds nowaday should surely last as long as needed until the next new invention of storage devices are introduced.
Jan 08, 2016 ces more than a handful of ssd manufacturers have released drives built around silicon motions sm2246en controller, including mushkin and its reactor 1tb ssd. Featuring the silicon motion sm2246en controller which enables data transfer speeds to reach up to 560mbs read and 315mbs write. Samsung s 850 evo 1tb handles writes about 15% faster than the reactor, but thats not a huge margin of. Today, were not looking at their ram though, because they have stepped into the world of ssds. The tool contains six synthetic and three copy tests.
The mushkin reactor ssd provides the extreme performance benefits of a solidstate drive, while enabling the big data capacity of mechanical hard drives. 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. I can feel the difference in how the games move on his ssd vs my sshd, and it feels more fluid. Mushkin deluxe enhanced 120 callisto ssd not showing in bios. The reactor ssd provides the extreme performance benefits of a solidstate drive, while enabling. Expand this video description to see all the links. While the first nvme ssds launched in 2015 intel ssd 750 and samsung 950 pro, 2017 was the year when the. Mushkin is one of only a few smaller american hardware manufacturers with a long history.
Actually there is not much only the drive, but at the same time we dont need anything else to install our brand new ssd. Their chronos ssd is based off of the widely used sandforce 2281 controller. You can join the discussion on mushkins new pilot series of m. Mushkin enhanced mfg a division of acigp reactor 1tb 7mm. 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. My dad has the same pc as i do with mine being the 2600k and his the 6700k, but he also has a samsung ssd. The lifespan of the ssds nowaday should surely last as long as needed until.
Mushkin has been basing its ssds off silicon motion controllers for. Austin, tx june 7, 2017 mushkin enhanced mfg, an industryleading designer and manufacturer of highperformance and missioncritical computer products, today unveiled their new and improved website, and announced availability of their new reactor armor3d and triactor 3d ssd lines. Even though mushkins reactor 1tb ssd is not a performance champion, it costs significantly less than the vast majority of 1tb solidstate drives. I would couble check your sata and power connections, as they are a poor design to begin with. While the first nvme ssds launched in 2015 intel ssd 750. Mushkin deluxe enhanced 120 callisto ssd not showing in. Sadly mushkin has not released the retail pricing of their new pilot series of ssds. Multitasking the reactor ssd makes your ultraportable or desktop workstation to run all your essential programs at. You can join the discussion on mushkin s new pilot series of m. Today we look at the lowcost 512gb drive powered by silicon motions fourchannel sm2246en.
The mushkin striker 480gb sata ssd has arrived in a retail, blistertype package. So yes, it probably has failed, backup all important data get a crucial or samsung ssd and enjoy the speed. Austin, tx june 7, 2017 mushkin enhanced mfg, an industryleading designer and manufacturer of highperformance and missioncritical computer products, today unveiled their new and improved mushkin. Reactor 1tb stands out for its very competitive price.
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. Mushkin unveils the new reactor series of solidstate drives that offer cuttingedge 1tb capacity. It is lesser known, that their products are still assembled in the united states and that they have american customer support. Just as a quick reminder of the advertised specifications from mushkin. Nov 10, 2016 my dad has the same pc as i do with mine being the 2600k and his the 6700k, but he also has a samsung ssd.
The mushkin reactor 1tb ssd is shipped in easy open blister packaging. Mushkin enhanced mfg a division of acigp solidstate drives. Featuring silicon motions sm2258 controller the reactor armor3d and triactor 3d. Ssds using the nvme protocol have been slowly gaining ground on traditional sata ssds.
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