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UiteOPisa
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01-25-2018, 02:40 AM
#1
I didn’t fully grasp how many PCI lanes affect real-world performance, which is why my answer might seem unclear. Here’s what I’m thinking: I own an Asus ROG Z-370E with an RTX 2080Ti and an Avermedia Livegamer 4K using two PCIe slots. I also have a m.2 SSD, a SATA SSD, and a SATA HDD. I’m running low on storage and thought about adding two more SATA SSDs. My concern is whether having so many devices connected at once will cause issues. I’m not sure if the number of PCI lanes matters much, but I want to be sure before making any changes.
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UiteOPisa
01-25-2018, 02:40 AM #1

I didn’t fully grasp how many PCI lanes affect real-world performance, which is why my answer might seem unclear. Here’s what I’m thinking: I own an Asus ROG Z-370E with an RTX 2080Ti and an Avermedia Livegamer 4K using two PCIe slots. I also have a m.2 SSD, a SATA SSD, and a SATA HDD. I’m running low on storage and thought about adding two more SATA SSDs. My concern is whether having so many devices connected at once will cause issues. I’m not sure if the number of PCI lanes matters much, but I want to be sure before making any changes.

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Chester007
Senior Member
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01-25-2018, 03:09 AM
#2
Why not upgrade to another M.2 drive? The price and speed are comparable, so it makes sense. I’d also install a larger SSD instead of two. Adding more drives shouldn’t cause any problems.
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Chester007
01-25-2018, 03:09 AM #2

Why not upgrade to another M.2 drive? The price and speed are comparable, so it makes sense. I’d also install a larger SSD instead of two. Adding more drives shouldn’t cause any problems.

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killerbro13
Junior Member
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01-26-2018, 02:49 PM
#3
Electronics Wizardy! The price gap here in Brazil is quite steep. A 1TB SSD costs around R$990, while a similar m.2 model would be about R$1920.
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killerbro13
01-26-2018, 02:49 PM #3

Electronics Wizardy! The price gap here in Brazil is quite steep. A 1TB SSD costs around R$990, while a similar m.2 model would be about R$1920.

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shanty_sniper
Junior Member
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01-28-2018, 07:09 AM
#4
Which specific drives are you interested in? Are you looking for options such as 665p, P1, or similar?
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shanty_sniper
01-28-2018, 07:09 AM #4

Which specific drives are you interested in? Are you looking for options such as 665p, P1, or similar?

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DemNx
Member
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02-10-2018, 09:35 PM
#5
I was checking Samsung since it's the product more accessible locally.
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DemNx
02-10-2018, 09:35 PM #5

I was checking Samsung since it's the product more accessible locally.

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Billxar
Member
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02-11-2018, 11:58 AM
#6
You're inquiring about where to source drives, specifically looking for alternatives to Samsung at lower costs.
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Billxar
02-11-2018, 11:58 AM #6

You're inquiring about where to source drives, specifically looking for alternatives to Samsung at lower costs.

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Maj_Yolo
Member
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03-04-2018, 03:50 PM
#7
I typically purchase PC components from www.mercadolivre.com.br or www.kabum.com.br. The second option is a M.2 Samsungs model, though. Could you share other brands you're considering? I'd be happy to suggest alternatives that match the speed and reliability you expect.
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Maj_Yolo
03-04-2018, 03:50 PM #7

I typically purchase PC components from www.mercadolivre.com.br or www.kabum.com.br. The second option is a M.2 Samsungs model, though. Could you share other brands you're considering? I'd be happy to suggest alternatives that match the speed and reliability you expect.

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AJPlayzMC2
Member
64
03-25-2018, 05:35 AM
#8
Consider something similar to this: a solid disc drive with good quality and strong performance at a reasonable price.
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AJPlayzMC2
03-25-2018, 05:35 AM #8

Consider something similar to this: a solid disc drive with good quality and strong performance at a reasonable price.

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Dovi007
Member
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03-25-2018, 06:40 AM
#9
Never thought HP drives were reliable. Thanks! I'm considering it since it fits my budget. One more thing: do 2 x 2.2" drives affect long-term performance or temperature stability?
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Dovi007
03-25-2018, 06:40 AM #9

Never thought HP drives were reliable. Thanks! I'm considering it since it fits my budget. One more thing: do 2 x 2.2" drives affect long-term performance or temperature stability?

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WarShaman
Member
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04-05-2018, 09:14 AM
#10
Everything is working smoothly. Speeds remain unaffected. Data transfer uses the chipset's bandwidth, but no problems detected.
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WarShaman
04-05-2018, 09:14 AM #10

Everything is working smoothly. Speeds remain unaffected. Data transfer uses the chipset's bandwidth, but no problems detected.

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