Plextor PX-128M1S 128GB Solid State Drive / SSD Review The PX-128M1S is a 2.5-inch, SATA 3Gb/s drive, which makes it compatible with most notebooks. It can also be installed into a desktop computer with use of a mounting bracket (not included).  80% Rating:    Table of Contents Filed under: Hard Drives/SSD Published:  Author:  External Mfg. Website: Plextor Mar 24 2010   J. Apong   Home > Reviews > Hard Drives/SSD > Plextor PX-128M1S

PCMark Vantage is the first objective hardware performance benchmark for PCs running 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows Vista. PCMark Vantage is perfectly suited for benchmarking any type of Windows Vista PC from multi media home entertainment systems and laptops to dedicated workstations and hi-end gaming rigs. Regardless of whether the benchmarker is an artist or an IT Professional, PCMark Vantage shows the user where their system soars or falls flat, and how to get the most performance possible out of their hardware. PCMark Vantage is easy enough for even the most casual enthusiast to use yet supports in-depth, professional industry grade testing. Higher points are better.

Futuremark PCMark Vantage 1.0.0.0 Windows Defender: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 26.354 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 28.172 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 27.351 Plextor PX-128M1S 104.066 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 26.031 Gaming: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 16.143 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 16.307 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 18.406 Plextor PX-128M1S 91.528 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 17.157 Importing to Photo Gallery: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 6.608 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 59.264 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 56.053 Plextor PX-128M1S 134.81 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 59.397 Windows Vista Startup: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 18.958 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 23.566 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 19.115 Plextor PX-128M1S 64.489 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 20.858 Editing w/h Movie Maker: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 43.342 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 51.97 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 40.85 Plextor PX-128M1S 89.436 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 39.071 Media Center: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 91.794 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 137.84 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 81.268 Plextor PX-128M1S 157.59 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 87.825 Adding Files to Media Player: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 10.23 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 10.165 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 9.54 Plextor PX-128M1S 71.323 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 10.119 Application Loading: Points Ranking Western Digital WD1001FALS 5.271 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 0) 7.408 Western Digital WD1001FALS (RAID 1) 6.871 Plextor PX-128M1S 57.104 Seagate 2TB Barracuda XT 6.451

PCMark Vantage really shows the advantage of SSDs over traditional hard drives, particularly when it comes to tests that rely heavily on randomized small-file access, like Application Loading.