Corsair Force Series SSDs Unveiled

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Following the introduction of their Reactor and Nova SSD ranges, Corsair have taken the wraps off its latest range of SSDs. Known as the Corsair Force Series, Corsair’s new 2.5” SSDs, which presently consist of the Force F100 and Force F200, are billed as being idea for gaming rigs and offer 275MB/s sequential write speeds and 285MB/s sequential read speeds.

Utilising the Sandforce controller, Corsair’s new Force SSDs come in 100GB and 200GB capacity flavours (F100 and F200 respectively) and come in 2.5” format – though a 3.5” bracket will be supplied with the drives for those looking to mount them in 3.5” bays.

“The SandForce SF-1200 SSD Processor employs revolutionary flash management technology to create a new class of SSD with unparalleled performance and reliability,” stated Thad Omura, Vice President of Marketing at SandForce. “We have enjoyed working closely with Corsair to bring this exciting technology to market for Corsair’s large worldwide network of system builders, retailers, and computing enthusiasts.”

Corsair Force Series SSDs Key Features:

• Maximum sequential read speed 285MB/second
• Maximum sequential write speed 275 MB/second
• Latest generation Sandforce controller and MLC NAND flash for fast performance
• Internal SATA II connectivity
• TRIM support (O/S support required)
• No moving parts for increased durability and reliability and quieter operations over standard hard disk drives
• Decreased power usage for increased notebook or netbook battery life
• 2.5″ form factor for your portable computer needs
• Included 2.5″ to 3.5″ bracket for installation on your desktop computer
• Two year warranty

There’s no word concerning pricing of Corsair’s new solid state drives as at the time of writing, however, Corsair have confirmed that they’ll hit retail in around a couple of weeks time.