This Solid State Drive is pretty good for the cost. This SSD only costs $50.65 for 250 GB which means that each GB cost just a few cents. In addition, this SSD will work in most Motherboards you try it in. After trying this in my PC for a few weeks I can say it was worth all $50. When starting applications I noticed that they were loading a lot faster than when I wasn’t using the SSD.Specifications

• Size: 250 GB
• Transfer Rate: 3,500 MB/s
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• IOPS: 17,000
• SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC: MLC
• Read Speed: 2,900 MB/s
• Write Speed: 1,300 MB/s
• Warranty: 5 years

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References

Newegg.com

The WD_BLACK SN850X is the best Hard Drive that I have ever had. WD_BLACK SN850X is currently the 16th Best Seller Ranking in Internal SSDS on the market today. If you have an ASUS Prime X670-P Compatible motherboard, it is the best Hard Drive for you! It is currently listed for $99.99 on Newegg and has excellent reviews from other users, with 4.8 out of 5 eggs by all reviewers.

The specifications of the Hard Drives are impressive. The most important of the specs are:

• Model
  • Brand Western Digital
    Series BLACK SN850X NVMe
    Model WDS100T2X0E
    Device Type Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
    Used For Consumer
• Detail
  • Form Factor M.2 2280
    Capacity 1TB
    Interface PCI-Express 4.0 x4
• Performance
  • Max Sequential Read Up to 7300 MBps
    Max Sequential Write Up to 6300 MBps
    4KB Random Read Up to 800,000 IOPS
    4KB Random Write-Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
    Terabytes Written (TBW) 600TB
    MTTF 1.75M Hours
    HeatSink No

Newegg ratings of this Hard Drive are where it is rated highest among Internal SSDs. With a capacity of 1TB and the Interface PCI-Express, 4.0 x4, this Hard Drive will not disappoint any avid person. It does show Form Factor is M.2, so use caution if you are attempting to use it with other Hard Drives.

While there are other faster SSD for ASUS Prime X670-P DDR5, 3xM.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, USB4 Header, and 2.5Gb Ethernet Motherboard. If you currently have a 1TB, this is your best choice for a quality upgrade. The Form Factor rating is superior to many options listed above and is the most critical number for anyone. Game on!

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“WD_BLACK SN850X NVMe M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 4.0 X4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) WDS100T2X0E – Newegg.com.” Www.newegg.com, www.newegg.com/western-digital-1tb-black-sn850x-nvme/p/N82E16820250243. Accessed 22 Mar. 2023.

I use this solid state drive in my home PC. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do. It’s fast enough and it operates well.  This drive boots up fast with the Windows operating system. If you would be interested in purchasing this solid state drive I would recommend it for a home PC, but would not recommend for a business or gamer. Generally you want something higher quality for that particular use. The T-FORCE CARDEA costs $23.99.

Specifications

• Size: 250 GB 
• Connection Type: PCIe
• Read speeds: 3300 MBps
• write speeds: 1400 MBps
• No Buffer
• Transfer Rate: 150TB
• MLC: Lasts longer in the long run
• Mean Time Before Failure (MTBF) : 3,000,000 hours
• Warranty: If a product from team group’s company is damaged they will repair it.

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References:  newegg.com

I recently bought the SAMSUNG 980 PRO M.2 2280 SSD drive for my gaming motherboard. I purchased it from Newegg for $95.99. The SSD drive works very well for my motherboard and it has 4.8/5 eggs on Newegg. It is 1TB, has a PCIe connection type, is an MLC drive, and has a 5-year warranty from Samsung.

I definitely would recommend it for others to get. As long as it works for the motherboard of your choosing, I feel it would work great for what it was bought for.

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References:

https://www.newegg.com/samsung-1tb-980-pro/p/N82E16820147790

https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-aorus-z690-ud-ddr4/p/N82E16813145349?recaptcha=pass

The WD101FZBX is a high-performance hard drive manufactured by Western Digital, a well-respected name in the storage industry. This hard drive boasts a capacity of 10TB, making it an ideal option for users who need to store large amounts of data, such as gamers, content creators, and professionals who work with large files.

One of the key features of the WD101FZBX is its 7200 RPM spin speed, which ensures fast data transfer rates and quick access to files. It also has a large 256MB cache, which further enhances its speed and responsiveness. The drive uses the SATA III 6Gbps interface, which is the latest and fastest standard for hard drive connectivity.

The WD101FZBX uses Western Digital’s advanced technology, including the HelioSeal technology, which provides an airtight seal to prevent air from entering the drive, ensuring that the disk components remain free from dust, debris, and other contaminants that can cause damage to the drive.

The drive has a mean time between failure (MTBF) rating of 2.5 million hours, which is quite impressive and offers excellent reliability for long-term use. The WD101FZBX is also compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

In terms of pricing, the WD101FZBX is a bit more expensive than some of its competitors in the 10TB category. However, it offers excellent value for money, given its high capacity, impressive performance, and reliability. Overall, the WD101FZBX is an excellent choice for users who require a high-capacity hard drive with fast transfer speeds, high reliability, and advanced technology features.  The drive is currently $257.82 on NewEgg and is 4-star rated by > 2500 buyers.

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https://www.newegg.com/black-wd101fzbx-10tb/p/N82E16822234427?recaptcha=pass

The Samsung 870 EVO is not a good gaming hard drive. It could not keep up with any gaming that you might want to do. Luckily I am just wanting to use this in a home PC. I do not need a lot of storage or it to be overly fast. This Solid State Drive is a 250GB and connects with a STATA III cable. This SSD is a TLC so it will not last the longest however for what the price it is worth it.

The read/write Speeds can get up to 560 MB/s for the read speeds and the write speeds are around 530 MB/s. This drive would be able to last about 1.5 Million hours is what the Samsung website states. 

This SSD is worth the price it is being sold at. On Newegg.com it is being sold at $39.99. It is also this same price on the Samsung website.  I would give this SSD a 5 eggs out of 5 like the other 90% of people that have reviewed this SSD.

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References:

• https://www.newegg.com/samsung-250gb-870-evo-series/p/N82E16820147791?&quicklink=true%5C
• https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/870-evo-sata-2-5-ssd-250gb-mz-77e250b-am/#specs

If you are in search of a solid-state drive to speed up your programs and data this SanDisk drive could be a great option for those on a budget. A great drive for anyone who needs to save data or doesn’t trust the clickity clacking sound of doom you may witness from an HDD. SanDisk was somewhat recently bought out by Western Digital. Which, is a very trusted brand in the hard drive business. For this reason, SanDisk may be a reliable option for consumers. Along with reliability, there is a 3-year warranty to go along with the drive.

SSD Specs:

• 2 TB storage capacity
• SATA III connection
• Read speed of 545 Mbps
• Write speed of 450 Mbps
• 6 Gbit/s Transfer Rate
• MLC

Now let’s talk about price. For hard drives, the price usually is lower for an HDD, mid-range for an SSD SATA, and most expensive for an M.2 drive. This is due to the read/write speeds of the hard drives. M.2 drives usually have the fastest speeds of hard drives. While HDD drives usually have the slowest due to their mechanical components slowing them down.

References:

https://www.newegg.com

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This SSD is a huge step in the advancement of hard drives. It is extremely fast, holds 2TB of data, and lasts a long time. The SSD has a dynamic buffer, which is what allows it to go as fast as it does and last so long. It uses this SLC buffer to put it further ahead of the competition.  The specs are as follows:

• Size: 2TB
• M.2 2280 M Key 
• Reads up to 7000 MB/s 
• Writes up to 5100 MB/s 
• It has a dynamic buffer, meaning it adjusts to the size based on workload. 
• 1,200 TBW (Terabytes Written Before Failure)
• 5 Year Limited Warranty
• IOPS: 1 Million
• TLC
• Although it may not last as long, it makes up for it by having 2TB, which means overall you will likely not use as much. 
• 7,000 MB/s Transfer Speed

This is a great buy if you are looking for something high speed and carrying a lot of data. Personally, I have always gone for Samsung hard drives, it just feels more compatible with everything in my computer. Not to mention a ton of other hard drive creators are terrible at customer service. Overall review: 10/10, a great buy for your PC (especially if you are going to be playing games, things load uber fast!)

https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/memory-storage/solid-state-drives/980-pro-pcie-4-0-nvme-ssd-2tb-mz-v8p2t0b-am/

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Western Digital is one of the leading manufacturers of Hard drives and Solid State Drives, which is also the parent company of former companies such as SanDisk and G-Technology. one of their more notable productions of HDD/SSDs is the WD BLACK SN850 Solid State Drive. (picture below)

this SSD comes in capacities varying from 500GB to 2TB, with or without Heatsink. regardless of what combinations you’re looking for, the prices will be anywhere above $100.00 USD.

the specifications vary based on your retailer but are suggested that you look at the official website of the manufacturer’s website (i.e. Western Digital or Seagate) but are listed as follows on the Manufacturer’s site: 

Works Cited:
https://shop.westerndigital.com/products/internal-drives/wd-black-sn850-nvme-ssd#WDS500G1X0E-00AFY0

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This hard drive is for a gamer motherboard; it is very good for an M.2. When trying to find a hard drive this one can do the trick on what you’re trying to do with your motherboard. It has a lot of features and things that will add to your best experiences for your gaming.

Some of the specs are:

Size: 1TB

Connection Types: M.2 PCI

Read/write speeds:  Max Read: Up to 3400 MBps and Max Write: up to 2500 MBps

Mean time Before Failure (MTBF): 1,500,000 hours

Warranty: 3 years for parts and labor

SDDs:

Read IOPS: QD32-  Up to 500,000 and QD1- Up to 15,000 

Write IOPS: QD32- Up to 450,000 and Qd1- Up to 50,000

64L V-NAND MLC

The price of this Hard Drive is $172.65 and for a 1TB, it is at a pretty good price for all the things you want this Hard Drive to do for you.

Source (s):

Newegg

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