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Force Series™ GS 240GB SATA 3 6Gb/s Solid-State Hard Drive

Force Series GS Solid-State Drives: Speed for the real world.

Force Series GS solid-state drives are powered by a SandForce SF-2200 SSD Processor and fast Toggle NAND memory for both fast sequential read/write speeds and strong random write speed for impressive real-world performance.

Fast in a straight line. Fast in the curves, too.

Benchmarks are great, but your PC doesn’t run on benchmarks. Force Series GS has the scores, and the real-world performance to back it up.

Some SSDs are strong performers with sequential read and write speeds, but bog down with random writes. Force Series GS is better. It’s great at both.

Works even better with the latest systems.

Force Series GS supports SATA 3 6Gb/s, so you’ll get superior performance from newer notebook and desktop PCs that use the newest standard. It’s also fully backward compatible with SATA 2.

 

Features

Superior Sequential Read and Write Speeds

The first key to real performance is sequential read and write speeds.  You’ll feel the speed when you’re loading and saving large files. Solid-state drives store files in contiguous blocks of memory, so you’ll get nearly instantaneous response when you click that “Load” or “Save” button.

Excellent Random Write Performance

Fast random write speeds are also critical to performance you’ll notice on a daily basis. If you’re running multiple applications at once, odds are that they’re writing small bits of data to the drive with regularity. The fast Toggle NAND memory gives Force Series GS the agility to handle them all without slowing down.

Maintains its Performance Over Time

Force Series GS solid-state drives support the Windows 7 TRIM command. This allows them to store only the data they need and perform memory optimization to ensure the fastest possible write speeds.

Solid-State Reliability

Because SSDs have no moving parts, they can handle shock, vibration and temperature changes far in excess of traditional hard drives. That's important for desktop PCs, and essential for notebooks.

Cool and Quiet, with Low Power Consumption

Traditional mechanical hard drives spin at thousands of revolutions per minute. This takes power, and generates noise and heat. Since SSDs have no moving parts, there's no noise or vibration, and the lower power consumption helps keep things cool inside your PC. It can also save battery life on notebooks.

 


 

Contents and Specifications

 

Package contents

  • Force Series GS solid-state drive
  • 3.5" adapter for desktop PCs

Technical Specifications

  • Interface: SATA 3 6Gb/s
  • Form Factor: 7mm high, 2.5 inch
  • Operating temperature: 0° C to +70° C
  • Storage temperature: -20° C to +85° C
  • Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (0° to +40° C)
  • Storage Humidity: 5% to 90% RH (-10° to +60° C)
  • Maximum Operating Altitude: 3,048 m (up to 10,000 ft.)
  • Maximum Non-Operative Altitude: 12,192 m (up to 40,000 ft.)
  • MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Compatibility

  • SATA 3 6Gb/s
  • Backward compatible with SATA II and SATA I
  • Microsoft® Windows® 7, Vista®, and XP®, Macintosh OS X®, Linux
  • 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive bay
Warranty Three years
SSD Unformatted Capacity 240 GB
Max Sequential R/W (ATTO) 555 MB/s sequential read — 525 MB/s sequential write
Max Random 4k Write (IOMeter 08) 90k IOPS (4k aligned)
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Technology Toggle NAND
Form Factor 7mm high, 2.5 inch
DRAM Cache Memory No
Weight 80g
Voltage 5V ±5%
Power Consumption (active) 4.6W Max
Power Consumption (idle/standby/sleep) 0.6W Max
S.M.A.R.T. Support Yes
Shock 1500 G
MTBF 2,000,000 hours

Corsair presents: The benefits of using a SSD

Jeff Checchi covers the tremendous performance improvements made possible by using Corsair SSDs, and shows how easy it is to install them.

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The Corsair SSD Toolbox

By Mike Clements, on May 6th, 2013

Corsair proudly brings you the Corsair SSD Toolbox. This helpful utility provides users with several powerful and useful tools for use with Corsair SSDs. Let's take a look.

Toolbox Help File Button

The Corsair SSD Toolbox will run on:

  • XP SP3 (32-bit)...(64-bit version not supported)
  • Vista 32-bit w/ latest SP (all functions)
  • Vista 64-bit w/ latest SP (all functions)
  • Win 7 32-bit w/ latest SP (all functions)
  • Win 7 64-bit w/ latest SP (all functions)
  • Win 8 32-bit (TRIM is not supported, all others functions are)
  • Win 8 64-bit (TRIM is not supported, all others functions are)

We have provided a detailed help file which can be accessed by clicking on the question mark symbol shown here circled in red on the upper left side of the screen.

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No More Clone Wars, the SSD & Hard Disk Drive Cloning Kit is Here

By Mike Clements, on May 3rd, 2013

When we originally introduced the Corsair Notebook Upgrade kit, we were really impressed with the Apricorn software. In fact, we used the term "chimple" to describe just how easy the kit was to use. It was so simple, a chimp could use it.

Customers related to us that they wanted a software cloning kit like this without having to buy the entire SSD based kit. So, we've created the new Corsair SSD & Hard Disk Drive Cloning Kit which utilizes the same great software but also has an improved USB 3.0 connector.

The kit includes a USB 3.0 to SATA connector and the Corsair Data Migration software CD. The original connector was USB 2.0 but the new connector shown here is USB 3.0. The new connector is much faster than the original allowing up to 180MB/s read and write speeds.

Cloning Kit CD & Cable

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Corsair SSDs With Zero Overprovisioning Space

By Mike Clements, on January 25th, 2013

Much has been written about overprovisioning and its implementation on SSDs. In short, overprovisioning, or OP, is a portion of storage space on an SSD that is reserved for use only by the SSD controller. The three most common uses for this space are wear leveling, the replacement of bad blocks, and read-modify-writes. Overprovisioning serves to help increase both the longevity and performance of SSDs and it is a very common practice among SSD manufacturers.

However, some users would like to be able to buy their SSDs without the built in overprovisioning and make the decision to OP, or not to OP for themselves. They prefer the flexibility of deciding for themselves when to OP and how much space to use based on their specific needs. Corsair has announced and is now offering SSDs without this overprovisioned space.

 

128GB Neutron

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Corsair SSD Benefits Video

By Mike Clements, on October 23rd, 2012

Our very own internet celebrity Jeff Checchi explains the benefits of having an SSD in your system. To quote RW Labs:

"The SSD is the most important performance component found in a modern system today. Without it you do not even have a performance system."

Come on in and check out this interesting and informative video clip:

 

 

Discuss the video here or on the Corsair Facebook page.

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Building a system with the Graphite Series 600T Silver Edition and Dominator Platinum memory

By Jeff Checchi, on July 6th, 2012

Recently we announced quite a few new products, and updates to current product lines. Some of the most exciting are the new Dominator Platinum DDR3 memory with LED lighting, and the new Graphite Series 600T Silver mid-tower case. What better time to do a system build than when we have two new products that compliment each other so beautifully! We will also be using our brand new Force Series GS SSD with its fast toggle NAND technology, and our recently updated GS800 PSU. While we are at it, I am going to swap out all the stock fans from the 600T with our new Air Series AF120 Quiet Edition fans, and we will be using our SP120 Quiet Edition fans in place of the stock Hydro Series H100 fans. The silver and blue theme turned out great! If you have never built a system before, or you are not familiar with some of our new products from then check out the video below!

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  • SSD Toolbox 1.0.0.0
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    Corsair SSD Toolbox

    Free SSD Management Software

    Corsair SSD Toolbox is our exclusive software for managing your Corsair solid state drive and maintaining its performance. It’s a free download for owners of Corsair SSDs, and it works under Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

    Keep Your SSD Running at Top Speed

    Corsair SSD Toolbox makes it easy to check your drive’s S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) status. You can also issue a TRIM command, so that your SSD continues to store data as quickly and efficiently as possible.

    Easy Installation and Upgrades with Disk Clone and Secure Wipe

    The Disk Clone tool makes it easy to upgrade your hard drive to an SSD without having to reinstall your operating system or applications. Upgrading from a smaller Corsair SSD or managing deployment across an enterprise? Secure Wipe quickly blanks your Corsair SSD’s contents.

    Simple Firmware Upgrades

    The Drive Information feature reports drive capacity, the drive’s model and serial number, and supported features. It also displays the firmware version and allows you to perform an update to a newer version if it’s available.

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Download Drivers

  • SSD Toolbox 1.0.0.0
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    Corsair SSD Toolbox

    Free SSD Management Software

    Corsair SSD Toolbox is our exclusive software for managing your Corsair solid state drive and maintaining its performance. It’s a free download for owners of Corsair SSDs, and it works under Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

    Keep Your SSD Running at Top Speed

    Corsair SSD Toolbox makes it easy to check your drive’s S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) status. You can also issue a TRIM command, so that your SSD continues to store data as quickly and efficiently as possible.

    Easy Installation and Upgrades with Disk Clone and Secure Wipe

    The Disk Clone tool makes it easy to upgrade your hard drive to an SSD without having to reinstall your operating system or applications. Upgrading from a smaller Corsair SSD or managing deployment across an enterprise? Secure Wipe quickly blanks your Corsair SSD’s contents.

    Simple Firmware Upgrades

    The Drive Information feature reports drive capacity, the drive’s model and serial number, and supported features. It also displays the firmware version and allows you to perform an update to a newer version if it’s available.

SKU# CSSD-F240GBGS-BK

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Reviews and Awards

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    sweclockers.com - November, 2012

    Corsair Force GS 240GB wins 'Good Product' Award from Sweclockers.com!...

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    Guru3D - July, 2012

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    Vortez - July, 2012

    Corsair Force GS 240 SSD wins the "Gold" award at Vortez....

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    TechPowerUP - July, 2012

    Corsair Force GS 240GB SSD scores 4.5/5 and wins the Editor's Choice a...

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    Hexus - January, 2012

    Corsair Force GS 240GB SSD scores 4/5 and gets the "Performance" award...

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Force Series™ GS 240GB SATA 3 6Gb/s Solid-State Hard Drive

Force Series™ GS 240GB SATA 3 6Gb/s Solid-State Hard Drive

Force Series GS Solid-State Drives: Speed for the real world.

Force Series GS solid-state drives are powered by a SandForce SF-2200 SSD Processor and fast Toggle NAND memory for both fast sequential read/write speeds and strong random write speed for impressive real-world performance.