Question 2 x 500 gb SAMSUNG 970 EVO or 1 x SAMSUNG 970 PRO 1TB ?

[Nasty_nate]

Im not sure what direction to go for my gaming computer. I will have 2 other hard drives for movies etc so these m2 will be my boot drive and storage for my games. (last time I upgraded/built a computer these were just coming out) The biggest problem for me is the cost right now I wasnt planning on spending another $250- $350 or more. Should i get 2 x 500gb one for main OS and programs and then the other 500gb for games or a 1TB for it all? Or a 250gb for boot and a 500 for games to help reduce cost?
What are some pros and cons to each set up. Im not very knowledgeable so dumb it down for me.

MOBO Gigabyte - Z390 AORUS PRO

 

[Harry_Wild]

To save cost, a lot of people in your position end up with a small size boot NvME M.2 or SATA 3 SSD like 128-256GB and 2-3TB HD for storing games and stuff.

 

[Nasty_nate]

To save cost, a lot of people in your position end up with a small size boot NvME M.2 or SATA 3 SSD like 128-256GB and 2-3TB HD for storing games and stuff.

I currently have a Crucial MX500 2.5" 500GB that I purchased for my build. I was planning on using that as my boot and games however from what I have been told its going to be in my best interest to get a NvME for gaming.(I may be getting more games soon so 500gm may not be enough) I have 2 x 6TB for movies, photos and my wifes editing stuff so no need for anything else. I would just like my games, start up and programs to run flawlessly as possible. I can return the Crucial if needed.

 

[Harry_Wild]

 

[dave_the_nerd]

1TB for everything.

 

[kschendel]

For most gaming rigs you'll see very little benefit from NVMe. Put in a 1TB SATA unit, either 2.5" or m.2 form factor depending on what your mobo supports and which you prefer. You certainly don't need the 970 Pro for gaming; it's a high write endurance unit meant for database servers, heavy multiple VM activity, that sort of thing.

 

[DrMrLordX]

I snagged a 1TB 970 Evo last month for $230. That goes into my next rig. The Pro was easily $150 more at the time. I think you can get a 970 Evo for $260 now:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/JLdxFT/samsung-970-evo-10tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-mz-v7e1t0bw

Note that the 970 Evo stocks are probably running low in anticipation of Samsung launching some new product early next year. Dunno exactly when that will be. Black Friday was the time to snap up the leftovers.

 

[fire400]

if you're near a Micro Center, you can pick up a new 1tb SATA SSD for $120
Inland Professional 1TB 3D NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive

$80 for Samsung 970 Evo 256gb NVME.
I would opt for NVME if you're getting a nice motherboard like the Z390.
Your gaming frame rates may not see much extra in comparison to SATA, but the GUI user experience can be night and day, 550mbps vs 3,000mbps - go figure...

Recommend getting HDD later if you need more than 1tb of collective data storage.

 

[aigomorla]

I am hearing a lot of good things about this HP here in regard to heavy work loads, like games with lots of loading, ie.. open world stuff.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820326778&Description=hp 1tb ssd&cm_re=hp_1tb_ssd-_-20-326-778-_-Product

And at 174 its a heck of a deal for 1TB. Its not as fast as a 970, but its half the cost, and well honestly i dont think you will notice much of a difference in gaming.

I wouldnt ever Raid NVMe's. I belive you can only do it on AMD also, as you will need to purchase intel's DLC Content errr VROC Key to get it working as intended.

 

[ibex333]

I currently have a Crucial MX500 2.5" 500GB that I purchased for my build. I was planning on using that as my boot and games however from what I have been told its going to be in my best interest to get a NvME for gaming.(I may be getting more games soon so 500gm may not be enough) I have 2 x 6TB for movies, photos and my wifes editing stuff so no need for anything else. I would just like my games, start up and programs to run flawlessly as possible. I can return the Crucial if needed.

Wait a minute... It's a well known fact that NVMe SSDs dont really offer any signifficant advantages over SATA SSDs in gaming. Dont believe me? Watch some you-tube comparison videos. NVMe SSDs are really not needed for an average Joe. Personally I save my money and go with SATA. NVMe really only is noticeable if you do things like Photoshop, video editing, CAD, etc. I don't do any of that stuff.