Mushkin Enhanced MKNSSDE3120GB

This drive will be used in a HTPC that is used primarily for Streaming video, Steam In-Home Streaming, and some light gaming. It is replacing an over 10 year old HDD. I believe that the TLC based shortcomings won't be an issue with this usage scenario....

Cheap American company Solid metal drive case Write speeds are great for short-bursts Read speeds are excellent

SLC cache is about 2.4 GB for the 120GB drive (measured by HD Tune). After this is exhausted, speeds vary between about 53 MB/s and 75 MB/s (averaging closer to 75, with dips to 53) SATA and power connector use the actual drive PCB for the connector...