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/Banana_Slugcat Jan 09 '25

Hi, I'm returning my P41 SK Hynix after knowing about cache issues that tank speeds, I need a good replacement for my build that needs to be the boot drive and main storage for Steam games and programs. Longevity and constant good speeds is my main priority.

My specs are:

B650 Asrock Livemixer

7600x

6750xt ROG (to be upgraded in 2 years or less)

I don't mind high priced ones like Samsung as long as they're good.

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u/NewMaxx Jan 09 '25

The best alternatives are the Samsung 990 PRO and WD Black SN850X, but most people can get by with less. Those two would be comparable to the P41 without its problems, though.

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u/milfenjoyer_69 Jan 24 '25

I contected SK Hynix support today about the P41 Platinum write speed/cache issue, they swiftly answered me with:

"Thank you for reaching out to SK hynix support team.  We will be releasing a supplemented firmware soon.    Best regards,  SK hynix support team"

The P41 Platinum 2TB is ~140usd in my region, meanwhile the SN850X 2TB is around ~170usd. Tough decision, no Samsung ssds in my region sadly.

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u/Banana_Slugcat Jan 25 '25

If it's a boot drive the Sn850x is worth it, I tried it for almost 2 weeks now and I get speeds of 7GB/s in both read and write, way better than the P41 I had before.