I’m looking for a ~2TB SSD to add to my system for bulk storage. Why go back to mehcanical HDDs, am I right?
So, options I see are the (speed) Samsung 870 QVO 2TB for $200 and the cheaper Team Group CX2 at $180.
I think the Samsung is worth the extra $20, are there any other options I’m missing?
Thanks as always for the great help from this forum!!
oh, and yes I do check ebay
Honestly if its just read performance that drive is fine. Do you have any PCIE lanes / u.2 ports
No u.2 ports, I have 2-1x pcie slots left open. That’s all. The less expensive u.2 drives I’ve seen are not as good as regular m.2 nvme drives. Also, I have no open m.2 drive slots…
Asrock X570 Phantom Gaming 4 motherboard, a 1tb and a 2tb fill the 2 slots available
Are there any good X570 motherboards with several u.2 connections available?
And at what cost?
which drive, the samsung or the team group?
I just kind of love Samsung drives so that’s what I would pick.
That, or Intel drives. I don’t like their newer cheap QLC stuff but I loved the 750 and their Optane NVMe drives. The DC (datacenter) drives are also great but lots more expensive than a Samsung.
I would say the expensive Intel drives are great, but the crap “cheap” ones are really not worth it, as there are good ones available for the same price.
On the flip side, the cheap ones are from the side that’s being sold off…
Asus does X570 WS ACE has U.2, seems like decent choice and its way cheaper now where I live (around $250).
But U.2 SSDs are way more expensive than NVME, and not that many options available. Think more $300-$400 for 2TB, because enterprise, and $50 for SFF cable alone probably.
Also m.2 -> u.2 adapters are thing, but not sure whats the point unless you already have drives.
@misiektw Its just 1 u.2 port.
I wish I could find a mobo with 2-4 ports.
I have another mobo that I’m using with 2 m.2 to u.2, they aren’t the fastest drives but better than sata 3. They’re Sandisk skyhawk, IIRC.
Problem is u.2 is considered enterprise/pro (like sata express was). So I wouldn’t hold my breath for x570 with more u.2’s, because with 2x m.2 and 8+8+4 PCie manufacturers are pretty much strapped for pcie lanes on this platforms.
Even checked Supermicro, but they don’t seem to make anything on x570, just Intel prosumer, Xeon and some Epyc.
You may have better luck to look for something for Threadripper when it comes out, because 4 ports its 16 lanes, pretty much marketing suicide for consumer x570 board. “You can have 4 U.2 drives!!! Also you cannot use GPU at full x16 speed…”
What about using a 2.5" Samsung SSD SATA connector to save money?
QLC drives have a pretty short lifespan. I wouldn’t put anything important on them to be honest. If you are, an 860 Evo is much better and has 80% more endurance on the NAND that’s in it.
I’ve used the 860 evos before and they have been reliable for me. I just wish there was another option, either cheaper or faster.
Does anyone know of a x1 pcie u.2 AIC?
You need minimum x4 for U.2 afaik.
Something like this:
https://www.newegg.com/linkreal-lrnv9611-pci-express-controller-card/p/17Z-00TX-00044?Description=u.2%20adapter&cm_re=u.2_adapter--9SIAN8JBB02057--Product
PCIe 3.0 x1 is just 1GB/s, too slow for single lane u.2. Even that Sandisk your’e mentioned claims 1.7GB/s.
on the other hand, there’s you know.
The thread about SSDs
@Goblin - I’ve looked at this thread before and I still value user experience. I’m just looking for 2.5" drive recommendations since I’ve filled my m.2 slots. I’ve used Samsung 860 evos in the past and had good experience with them. I just want to see if anyone has something with similar performance at a lower price.
I’m cheap ya know!!
I was able to get a NIB Samsung 860 Evo 2TB on ebay for $175 shipped. I’m looking forward to verifying that the seller told the truth.
edit: Looks like the truth. 0 hours and 2 power ons, I’m assuming 1 power on for original testing.
Hello world!
I have the Intel P660 512GB NVME M.2 twice. It is not the fastest, but damn it works. For the price, I didn’t find anything convincing or good.
Then I have few of these WD ssds and one Adata 240GB. Small but works.
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