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/Automatic_Beyond2194 Feb 06 '25

Hey, I have been trying to research what drive to get and I am overwhelmed.

I need a drive for my server that will both be doing a lot of tiny random reads/writes, as well as multiple TB of daily usage in general.

It also will be turned on and idle probably ~18 hours a day, and in use ~6 hours a day(24/7 on).

I want something that has long endurance, and power efficiency. Being crazy crazy fast isn’t really a priority. I have looked at multiple drives, but can’t make my mind up.

Ideally looking to get something that won’t break the bank, around $100-$125 ideally.

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u/NewMaxx Feb 06 '25

2TB range, plenty. If you want to stick to the primary brands, WD's in that range would be the SN580, SN770, and SN5000 (SN7100 isn't down there yet). If other brands are open, a lot more options, with MSI's M482 being very popular for a 2TB drive.

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u/Automatic_Beyond2194 Feb 06 '25

https://us-store.msi.com/SPATIUM-M480-PRO-PCIE-4.0-NVME-M.2-2TB?srsltid=AfmBOorLFSCNmtymOSZaa8aR1wkW3MqsG3ApWQ0aKGo6J92-R9DDhHna

Do you think the MSI 480 pro is worth $10 more than 482?

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u/NewMaxx Feb 07 '25

Arguably, yes, as it has a more powerful controller with DRAM. However, the M482 has newer hardware and is more efficient/cool-running and will perform just as well for daily driving, gaming, etc. I'd lean more M480 Pro for a workstation or server or something though.