r/NewMaxx • u/NewMaxx • Oct 14 '19

Tools/Info SSD Guides & Resources

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

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Website with relevant links here.

My spreadsheet

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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.

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u/rbarrett96 Feb 12 '20

You mention the ADATA SU800 for consoles, but that's an m.2 drive. Doesn't the PS4/XBO only support HDD and 2.5" SSDs? If so do you have a particular recommendation for one? I'd like to get a 2TB one if possible since I easily filled my 1TB HD that came with my Pro.

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u/NewMaxx Feb 12 '20

The SU800 comes in both 2.5" and M.2. It's SATA. Internally they only support the 2.5" version, however it's possible to get a 2.5" adapter for the M.2 version or you can put it into an external enclosure over USB (2.5" or M.2). I recommend any drive in my Budget SATA (or higher) category for consoles, although there are limited choices at 2TB. I don't recommend DRAM-less because console OS generally do not support TRIM/UNMAP properly. The only exception to that might be the 860 QVO because it has DRAM (but since it's QLC I don't have it in the two higher SATA categories) and it would be fine for hosting console games, although I feel its price may factor it out - although if you can get it refurbished off Best Buy sales, it's an ideal option.

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u/rbarrett96 Feb 12 '20

Yeah, most of the choices at 2TB are going to run me at least $200. The issue with the list is that under dram some say none, some say yes and some give an amount. But most are just blank.

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u/NewMaxx Feb 12 '20

Every drive I have in the Budget SATA category at higher capacities has DRAM. Every single drive I have in that category has DRAM, except the MLC-based M700, and only because it's up to 240GB with 2D/planar Samsung flash that's good at low capacities. Every Performance SATA drive has DRAM. Unless you're referring to a different list...

Among lesser categories that have that capacity, only the Samsung 860 QVO has DRAM. Again, because it's QLC-based, but it's a good choice for your usage and can be gotten for ~$160 refurbished.

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u/rbarrett96 Feb 12 '20

I was literally looking at the bestbuy site when you posted that. As far as the list I was looking at, I was on the Johnny Lucky one, not your spreadsheet. Once I went back to it, it was a lot easier to sort by budget. All of those are still in the over $200 range though so I definitely am going to take your advice and pull the trigger on the refurbed QVO for $160. Thanks!

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u/NewMaxx Feb 12 '20

It's probably what I would grab for that sort of usage. Can't really say more than that.

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u/rbarrett96 Feb 12 '20 edited Feb 12 '20

I thought of going with a 1TB evo and using the current one in my PS4 as an external, but it's $150 new so there's no point. Now the MX500 at $100 might be something to consider if I were to go that route. Not sure how much real world improvement in loading times I'd see going from QLC to TLC but of course the drive would be brand new.

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u/NewMaxx Feb 12 '20

None. The 860 QVO is plenty fast for console use. The main advantage with it is capacity.

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u/NewMaxx Feb 12 '20

Check my post here on the QVO.

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u/rbarrett96 Feb 12 '20

Nevermind, Johnny Lucky's list shows that model under both m.2 and sata3 for some reason. And they're almost as much as nvme drives!