Super Talent USB 3.0 Express RC8 50GB Drive Review

Test Sytem and Turbo Software

Legit Reviews Test System

All tests were performed on a fresh and up-to-date install of Windows 7 Pro x64 with no other applications running while using AHCI mode set through the BIOS. Synthetic Benchmarks were run with the OS loaded on a 40GB Corsair Force SSD. All components were set to their default speeds and are listed below.

P67 Test Bench

Intel LGA 1155 Test Platform
Component	Brand/Model	Live Pricing
Processor	Core i5 2500k	Click Here
Motherboard	ASUS P8P67 Deluxe	Click Here
Memory	Crucial 2 x 2GB PC3-10600	Click Here
Video Card	Gigabyte GeForce GT 430	Click Here
OS Drive	Corsair Force 40GB	Click Here
Power Supply	Corsair HX1000	Click Here
Operating System	Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit	Click Here

CrystalDiskInfo 4.1.3:

CrystalDiskInfo is a great tool see see the S.M.A.R.T. information for drives that support it which is the case here. It also shows NCQ as enabled as well as TRIM.

In order to get the best performance from the drive, you must use the customized software and drivers that are provided by Super Talent. They are on the RC8 already and just need to be installed in the instance of Windows you are using.

The TurboHDD USB tool loads upon every boot (unless you manually remove it from startup) and allows the user to switch from normal to turbo mode. I can’t image why you’d want to go back to normal mode but the option is there. You can also click the GUI of the drive to change modes and “eject” the drive. Easy stuff.

We didn’t find a newer version available online but odds are good it will be updated at some point. On to the benchmarks!