SSD recommendations please

[1oser101]

So I was planning to use a Samsung 980 (non pro) for my first build but couldn't find out if it also did have reliability problems like the 980/990 Pro. If there are SSDs which are better performing and has great reliability please do recommend it. I'm gonna be using the PC for gaming (obv) and programming. Was also thinking to get into video and photo editing. I didn't list price because I can purchase from 2 countries due to living circumstances and the prices vary by a lot. Thanks in advance for the help.

[Tan3l6]

14 minutes ago, 1oser101 said:

Samsung 980 (non pro)

That's a DRAM-less SSD, not the first choice in my books.

What PCIe version SSD are you looking from, where and what's the price limit?

 

Also there's a good SSD tier list that should be reliable:

 

[Penpilot]

i have a few go to recommendations for people-

the Samsung 870 evo, best SATA SSD

 

crucial P5 plus- the Samsung 980 pro without the Samsung "tax" but with slightly higher power draw

 

970 evo plus- best SSD if you need to save a buck

 

pls do share your country, we probably have access to prices in one or both of their prices.

 

[1oser101]

30 minutes ago, Tan3l6 said:

That's a DRAM-less SSD, not the first choice in my books.

What PCIe version SSD are you looking from, where and what's the price limit?

 

Also there's a good SSD tier list that should be reliable:

 

Thanks for making me realize it's DRAM-less because I didn't even think to check for it.

 

The max I'm willing to spend is 100$. If a Gen 4 drive is available for that price then Gen 4 if not Gen 3.

 

The tier list was uploaded on 2019 so thought it was out of date lol. Also how could I find out which SSDs are highly reliable? Thanks for the reply.

[Penpilot]

1 minute ago, 1oser101 said:

The tier list was uploaded on 2019 so thought it was out of date lol. Also how could I find out which SSDs are highly reliable? Thanks for the reply.

pls share your country, i have shared my opinion but your country will help with my suggestions

[Tan3l6]

4 minutes ago, 1oser101 said:

The tier list was uploaded on 2019 so thought it was out of date lol. Also how could I find out which SSDs are highly reliable? Thanks for the reply.

It has been updated late last year: Updated - 23/11/2022

 

But for me the best PCIe 4.0 ssd-s seem Adata S70 (Blade) or Kingston KC3000 for their price at least. But the prices vary regionally.

[1oser101]

2 minutes ago, planetary problem said:

pls do share your country, we probably have access to prices in one or both of their prices.

 

Oh right. The countries I can buy from are Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh.

 

The sites I'm thinking to buy from are:

https://amazon.sa

https://www.newegg.com/global/sa-en/

https://www.ryanscomputers.com/

[1oser101]

1 minute ago, Tan3l6 said:

It has been updated late last year: Updated - 23/11/2022

 

But for me the best PCIe 4.0 ssd-s seem Adata S70 (Blade) or Kingston KC3000 for their price at least. But the prices vary regionally.

Yeah I realized that after you told me to check it out.

 

I'll check those SSDs out and see if they're available or in budget.

[Tan3l6]

Kingston KC3000 1TB is about $84

Not the best price, but still under $100

https://www.newegg.com/kingston-1024gb-kc3000/p/N82E16820242659?Description=kc3000 kingston&cm_re=kc3000_kingston-_-20-242-659-_-Product&quicklink=true

A decent 2TB PCIe 3.0 costs just $117

https://www.newegg.com/pny-2tb-xlr8-cs3140/p/N82E16820177095?Item=9SIBKVFJRP5919&quicklink=true

[1oser101]

4 minutes ago, Tan3l6 said:

Kingston KC3000 1TB is about $84

Not the best price, but still under $100

https://www.newegg.com/kingston-1024gb-kc3000/p/N82E16820242659?Description=kc3000 kingston&cm_re=kc3000_kingston-_-20-242-659-_-Product&quicklink=true

I found it for 90$ on Amazon sold by them while on Newegg it's $100 and not sold by them

[Penpilot]

6 minutes ago, 1oser101 said:

Oh right. The countries I can buy from are Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh.

prices for SSDs deem to be REALLY inflated in Saudi Arabia. the Samsung 870 evo 1TB is available for 397 SR but i expect prices in Bangladesh to be worse because i live in India and this SSD costs around $120 here

[Ralf]

23 minutes ago, planetary problem said:

i have a few go to recommendations for people-

the Samsung 870 evo, best SATA SSD

 

crucial P5 plus- the Samsung 980 pro without the Samsung "tax" but with slightly higher power draw

 

970 evo plus- best SSD if you need to save a buck

 

pls do share your country, we probably have access to prices in one or both of their prices.

 

Doesn't the 870 evo have problems too?

[Penpilot]

1 minute ago, Ralf said:

Doesn't the 870 evo have problems too?

what and since when? the only "problem" with it is that it is a SATA SSD

[1oser101]

2 minutes ago, planetary problem said:

prices for SSDs deem to be REALLY inflated in Saudi Arabia. the Samsung 870 evo 1TB is available for 397 SR but i expect prices in Bangladesh to be worse because i live in India and this SSD costs around $120 here

The 970 evo plus I found on Newegg costs ~$80. Also I think I've heard of something like a few parts of it got swapped and was less performant or something.

[Penpilot]

3 minutes ago, 1oser101 said:

970 evo plus I found on Newegg costs ~$80

is that the 500GB version? and there is no need to worry, Samsung is not stupid enough to betray the trust it has worked hard for to gain over the years.

[1oser101]

2 minutes ago, planetary problem said:

is that the 500GB version? and there is no need to worry, Samsung is not stupid enough to betray the trust it has worked hard for to gain over the years.

No it's 1TB.

 

[Penpilot]

this is a good option for you. see if you can find the crucial P5 plus 1TB in your budget, the 970 evo plus 1TB is a good option but the P5 plus will be better

[1oser101]

9 minutes ago, planetary problem said:

this is a good option for you. see if you can find the crucial P5 plus 1TB in your budget, the 970 evo plus 1TB is a good option but the P5 plus will be better

I looked into it it's actually around same price as the 970 Evo Plus

[Ralf]

1 hour ago, planetary problem said:

what and since when? the only "problem" with it is that it is a SATA SSD

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/samsung-870-evo-beware-certain-batches-prone-to-failure.291504/

[Penpilot]

1 minute ago, Ralf said:

https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/samsung-870-evo-beware-certain-batches-prone-to-failure.291504/

those are 4 and 2TB models, guy is getting a 1TB model and besides, he has access to a 970 evo plus so it doesn't matter