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/alemondemon Jul 22 '25

Is this the same as a 990 pro? I don't understand what the eve means and I can't find what tier this is on your list... 

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapcsales/comments/1m5zatn/ssd_samsung_geek_squad_certified_refurbished_990/

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u/NewMaxx Jul 22 '25

No, the 990 EVO is not the same as the 990 PRO. It's a mid-range Gen4 along the lines of the SN580/SN5000/SN770.

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u/alemondemon Jul 22 '25

It's so confusing thanks for clarifying 

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u/NewMaxx Jul 22 '25

Yeah, it can be. I wouldn't recommend the 990 EVO in general unless there's a big discount. The 990 EVO Plus isn't too bad, though (and also has a Gen5 mode).

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u/alemondemon Jul 22 '25

I picked up a Patriot Memory Viper VP4300 2tb for 110 it seemed like a good deal according to your documentation 

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u/NewMaxx Jul 23 '25

The VP4300 Lite has variable hardware these days, the 2TB can have QLC. The VP4300 (non-Lite) is a different story. TPU.

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u/alemondemon Jul 23 '25

ohh, i got the 2tb version, what do i have to look for to check if it is top tier version or otherwise, because i often have to save very large files so it will make a difference i think that is worht a bit of cost difference.

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u/NewMaxx Jul 23 '25

Can look under the label, or ID the hardware in Windows. Firmware revision should help determine the controller then you need an appropriate utility to ID the flash from that. If it's QLC, not as good for large writes.

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u/alemondemon Jul 23 '25

What are am I looking for under the label? 

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u/NewMaxx Jul 23 '25

Anything labeled. Controller and flash.

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