As the third generation of the legendary Vertex Series, OCZ Vertex 3 Solid State Drives are designed and built to unleash the full potential of the 6Gbps SATA 3 interface. The OCZ Vertex 3 pushes the limits in both sequential and random data transfer rates, significantly improving your gaming, multimedia, and overall computing experience over traditional mechanical hard drives. In addition to maximized productivity, a Vertex 3 upgrade makes a hard drive-equipped notebook more portable than ever with superior durability and reduced power consumption. Using the latest breakthrough controller and flash technology, Vertex 3 SSDs work in perfect harmony with next generation platforms and operating systems to deliver the industry's best storage solution.