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2021/02/28 19:19:11 (permalink)
Howdy.
 
I've currently got an older intel 330, 240GB SSD that I am looking to upgrade for a larger size.
 
I'll likely be doing a clone using Macrium as I just don't want to do a reformat and individual install right now.
 
I'll either get a 500GB or 1TB.. not sure yet... but any recommendations? 

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    forrestang
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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/02/28 19:45:20 (permalink)
    More specifically, are there any brands or lines to stay away from?   Particularly in terms of reliability?
     
    Should THIS WD green SSD be avoided?
     
    Is THIS WD blue better?
     
     

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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/02/28 20:19:19 (permalink)
    I like the Samsung Pro series & 512GB used should be available for a reasonable price
     
     

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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/02/28 21:01:19 (permalink)
    80% of my SATA SSD's are Samsung.  The others are Crucial
     
    Both very reliable brands.  I just removed the secondary platter HDD in my laptop and replaced with Crucial.  1TB and very reasonably priced.  Samsung Pro's have better warranties...5 year...

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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/02/28 21:06:58 (permalink)
    So looks like a samsung or crucial.  Hate having to buy one right now... and pretty sure I want to get 1TB.
     
    Looks like the price difference is about $20 from crucial to Samsung.
     
    Crucial MX500
     
    SAMSUNG 860 EVO
     
    Samsung 860 QVO
     
    Samsung 870 EVO
     


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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/02/28 22:42:22 (permalink)
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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/03/01 07:24:48 (permalink)
    I ordered the crucial.

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    Re: Recommendation for Sata3 SSD for main drive? 2021/03/01 13:09:32 (permalink)
    forrestang
    I ordered the crucial.




    Heh, that was fast.
     
    But the MX500 was going to be my recommendation anyhow. It has a DRAM cache, and the other thing is you don't want QLC NAND. Beyond that it really doesn't matter for 2.5" SSDs anymore, the interface will be the bottleneck. 


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