NVME SSD recommendations on a budget

[Desolate Eden]

I'm looking to buy an nvme ssd, I was thinking of getting this one;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-Rocket-Internal-Performance-SB-RKTQ-1TB/dp/B07ZZYWTBP/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=Sabrent+Rocket+Q+1TB+NVMe&qid=1605619302&sr=8-3

I dont know much about them, would this be sufficient? I dont want to spend over £100 and im on a PCIE 3.0 mobo at the moment. Is there anything I should look for when buying an ssd or is this totally fine?

[Drystoner]

Absolute trash compared to Series X or PS5's custom SSD.

[Desolate Eden]

ah right good thing im not looking to match them then lol

[h_LordEC[no-VC]]

The Sabrent Rocket Q is their updated PCI-e 3.0 drive with QLC NAND.
This is a "budget" SSD and IMO, not worth it compared to other drives around the same price.
https://www.legitreviews.com/sabrent-rocket-q-1tb-ssd-review-qlc-nand-flash_217034/9

The original Sabrent Rocket 3.0 is a very solid drive and uses TLC NAND.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-Rocket-Internal-Performance-SB-ROCKET-1TB/dp/B07LGF54XR/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=Sabrent+Rocket+1TB+NVMe&qid=1605620427&sr=8-4


I also suggest most people to look into the Adata SX8200pro 1TB as they are usually around the same price, here in the US.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ADATA-SX8200-Gaming-Solid-State/dp/B07K1J3C23/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=adata+sx8200+pro+1tb&qid=1605620097&sr=8-1

Both offer very good performance/price for a pci-e 3.0 NVME.

[Desolate Eden]

If Im gonna buy one for 120 I was lookin I might as well get the samsung evo in that case for near enough the same price and it seems to be the best one

[plat]

For the Samsung 980 Pro, there is a widely reported issue with rapidly degrading write speeds, esp. for those w/PCI-e 4.0. I have one running in PCI-e 3.0 and have a mild decrease in write speeds developing about 5 days after it was initially installed.

Currently waiting on a driver update issued by Samsung-- right now the driver is Microsoft's. Ordinarily I'd recommend this without reservation but not now. I'm monitoring the issue for any further developments b/c Samsung should have made the driver available around the time they released this product.

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/getting-slow-nvme-write-speeds.274572/

[Desolate Eden]

I managed to buy the 970 evo plus for £108 when they are normally £140-£180 so i think im content with that bargain

[Kaihekoa]

Desolate Eden eredeti hozzászólása:

I managed to buy the 970 evo plus for £108 when they are normally £140-£180 so i think im content with that bargain

Yes, that's a good deal - enjoy the new hardware!

[h_LordEC[no-VC]]

Desolate Eden eredeti hozzászólása:

I managed to buy the 970 evo plus for £108 when they are normally £140-£180 so i think im content with that bargain

Very good. The sx8200pro I linked is somewhat comparable to the 970evo, but in the end the 970evo out performs it throughout more scenarios.

You should be very satisfied with that SSD.

[Tristan]

Desolate Eden eredeti hozzászólása:

I managed to buy the 970 evo plus for £108 when they are normally £140-£180 so i think im content with that bargain

Good choice

Good luck