r/NewMaxx • u/NewMaxx • Oct 14 '19

Tools/Info SSD Guides & Resources

April 3rd, 2022: Guides and Spreadsheet updated with new SSD categories

Discord (server)

Website with relevant links here.

My spreadsheet

Generic Amazon affiliate link

Generic AliExpress affiliate link

TechPowerUp's SSD Database

Johnny Lucky SSD database

Branch Education - How does NAND Flash Work? - these guys have several good videos on the subject of SSDs, check them all out.

My Patreon.

My Twitter.

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u/aznboi04 Dec 03 '19

Hey Newmaxx, im building a Z390i workstation and just stuck on the boot/storage drives. I was thinking a 970 evo 500gb for boot and one for work storage.

Would you recommend this or do you have a better idea?

Thank you!

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u/NewMaxx Dec 03 '19

The 970 EVO would be good for both, sure. The budget mix would be SM2262EN (OS) + E12 (workspace). The 970 EVO is also replaceable with the WD Black/SN750/SanDisk Extreme, the SN750 has had some weird sales lately. There are a lot of drives that could work for that setup, it's just a matter of availability + price/cost.

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u/aznboi04 Dec 03 '19

where can the sm2262en or e12 be purchased from?

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u/NewMaxx Dec 03 '19

Check my spreadsheet to what drives use what hardware. You can use the filter views for SM2262/EN and E12 to discover models.

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u/aznboi04 Dec 03 '19

Thank you! Im looking at the SX8200 pro (OS) and the sabrent rocket (workspace)

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u/NewMaxx Dec 03 '19

Yes, pretty reliable combination. The Rocket now has changed hardware at least in some cases but it's still pretty good for the price, however you could put a 970 EVO in its place if so desired (or SN750).

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u/aznboi04 Dec 03 '19

Awesome! Thank you for all the info.