The G. Skill Phoenix Pro is a SSD based on the SandForce SF-1200 controller. About the special features of this controller and the differences between the small and large SF-1200 SF-1500 version, we are already in our article on the OCZ LE section to SandForce SSD controller received. The Phoenix Pro is basically identical with the other Phoenix models. The only real difference between a 100 and a 120 GB SSD is actually the amount of flash memory that is kept in the drive as a backup. Previously, these were 28% for the 120 GB models are only 13%.

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The expanded capacity of the SSD is created not by more flash memory (hardware) but by another organization of the memory. In principle, this results in a higher error rate of the SSD, for the use of the normal but is neglected. most other SSDs For use as a reserve about 7-10% of the Flash memory. SandForce The drives are still here so very well equipped. Unfortunately, it is simply not possible a 100 GB SSD Phoenix by a software update in a new 120 GB to convert. G. Skill has told us over that one while looking for a solution, but it is not certain whether this update is eventually to offer.

current versions of the new sand force Drives seem to have a small bug in the firmware, can cause problems with the SMART. It can happen that for example after a Erase the drives with HDDERASE, the SSD in the BIOS boot the system shows when a SMART error. There are also messages known where the error occurred so easy. The SSDs are not defective. It is therefore virtually a SMART hoax. The problem is relatively easy off by SMART in the BIOS for the appropriate drive to be bypassed. The problem will soon be a firmware update fixed with.