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On 29 Nov 2017, Reindl Harald said:

> Am 29.11.2017 um 23:25 schrieb Gandalf Corvotempesta:
>> Look at one of Intel DC SSD, the S3610 1.6TB is about 1500 USD. Twice
>> the price, 40% less capacity
>
> and do you really need them?
> for what usecase?

Not bricking or corrupting themselves when the power goes out.

Intel DC SSDs are the only SSDs I have *ever* heard of surviving such
tests.

(btw, if you really are overprovisioning SSDS by hand, 2--5% is not
remotely enough. 10% is not really enough. I'd go for 15--20%.

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