really confused about purchasing an SSD, can you help me?

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02-17-2020, 04:39 AM

Hey, you're looking for a budget-friendly speed increase and decided to switch to an SSD. I'm not sure if the model you mentioned fits your setup. It seems better than the alternative you saw, even with less capacity, since you don't plan to accumulate huge amounts in the near future.

SinhasGamerPT

02-17-2020, 04:39 AM #1

GioRollins
Member

03-04-2020, 11:26 AM

The Samsung option seems solid, but I haven’t personally experienced the WD Blue firsthand.

GioRollins

03-04-2020, 11:26 AM #2

The Samsung option seems solid, but I haven’t personally experienced the WD Blue firsthand.

OnlyGucci
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168

03-04-2020, 12:52 PM

A few of these items come with a high price tag.

OnlyGucci

03-04-2020, 12:52 PM #3

A few of these items come with a high price tag.

29Joker29
Junior Member

03-12-2020, 12:08 AM

the samsung model is too expensive, you don't have to spend $100 on a 500gb ssd. I suggest this alternative: https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Per...214&sr=1-5

29Joker29

03-12-2020, 12:08 AM #4

the samsung model is too expensive, you don't have to spend $100 on a 500gb ssd. I suggest this alternative: https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Per...214&sr=1-5

HK_SoN_E
Junior Member

03-12-2020, 02:22 PM

For a budget-friendly boost, this product is a good option. It offers improved speed compared to standard internal SSDs, but comes at a slightly higher price.

HK_SoN_E

03-12-2020, 02:22 PM #5

For a budget-friendly boost, this product is a good option. It offers improved speed compared to standard internal SSDs, but comes at a slightly higher price.

isaac17gamer
Member

03-18-2020, 05:33 AM

Seems MB isn't compatible with NVME.

isaac17gamer

03-18-2020, 05:33 AM #6

Seems MB isn't compatible with NVME.

issogamer
Junior Member

03-21-2020, 11:25 PM

It seems you're unsure about the best option. NVMe is indeed a high-speed SSD type, but compatibility with your motherboard matters. If it works, you can proceed; otherwise, consider alternatives.

issogamer

03-21-2020, 11:25 PM #7

It seems you're unsure about the best option. NVMe is indeed a high-speed SSD type, but compatibility with your motherboard matters. If it works, you can proceed; otherwise, consider alternatives.

wolfpup118
Member

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03-22-2020, 01:06 AM

Either of the 2 you linked above would work, and reviews above are probably what you should rely on. The NVME format is somewhat newer, and is basically an SSD that is on a plug in board rather than a drive housing, and connects directly to the PCI bus instead of connecting to SATA ports. Here's what one looks like: https://www.amazon.com/58f8026f-0658-47d...d_wg=Cm06Z

wolfpup118

03-22-2020, 01:06 AM #8