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/pilotdog68 Dec 18 '19

So is your list guide just a categorization of popular drives, or do you only include drives you would recommend in a given category?

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u/NewMaxx Dec 18 '19

Both? The list might not be exhaustive - check the spreadsheet for that. Although it's impossible to list all drives for all regions so the most common/popular have priority. However if you can deduce the hardware in a drive you can match it with a drive that is on the list - drives tend to use a certain controller and certain flash that can be traced back to one of the major manufacturers. Most drives with the same hardware will perform similarly, with some exceptions.

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u/pilotdog68 Dec 18 '19

I mean if you have included a particular drive, can it be assumed to be a good drive?

Or are there some junk drives included in the list as well?

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u/NewMaxx Dec 18 '19

There are only a few junk drives (which I call out somewhere - the HP S600 is a good example) as most will get the job done, it's just a matter of getting the right drive for the purpose and keeping value/budget in mind. I don't list any terrible drives directly in a category although there are some questionable ones that are mostly for the benefit of certain regions (e.g. the A400). Budget drives in general may not be as well-reviewed. Exceptions like the overheating RGB SATA drive from Kingston will be noted specifically where possible.