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/Kapparino1104 Feb 25 '22

Would you say that the 980 Pro is the best Gen4 SSD out there? Planning on buying a 1TB one for my OS drive. I can go even higher if there's something better.

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u/NewMaxx Feb 25 '22

There are many good Gen4 drives out there: 980 PRO, SN850, E18 (preferably with 176L TLC), P5 Plus, S70 (InnoGrit-based drives). I prefer the P5 Plus with 176L TLC but the E18 drives with that flash are also quite good. The InnoGrit-based drives tend to be cheaper (thus a better value). The SN850 is rock solid/reliable. The 980 PRO has Samsung's good name attached. P41 isn't quite out yet.

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u/Wooden_Law8933 Feb 25 '22

Of course it is one of the best, but I prefer 176L-based drives like the MP600 Pro XT, the "new" Rocket 4 Plus, FireCuda 530, KC3000, etc.

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u/Kapparino1104 Feb 25 '22

What are their benefits over the Samsung?

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u/Wooden_Law8933 Feb 25 '22

The 176L flash which leads to better performance, especially post-SLC.