2TB - MSI M482 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 - $89.99

[rbk123]

https://us-store.msi.com/PC-Components/Storage-Devices/Solid-State-Drive/M482-NVMe-M2-2TB-Bulk

Not DRAM but still very fast.

 

[balloonshark]

My nephew wants a 2tb drive for his game storage for xmas. His MB is only PCIe 3.0 but I'm wanting a 4.0 drive. Is there anything more reliable with a longer warranty and dram that is comparable in price? I'm hoping to grab something during this weeks sales.

Specs:

• PCIe Gen4x4 interface and complies with the NVMe 1.4 standard
• Sequential Read speeds up to 7300MB/s and Write speeds up to 6400MB/s
• Up to 1200 TBW
• Built-in data security and error-correction capabilities
• 1TB to 2TB capacities in M.2 2280 form factor
• Suitable for both desktop and notebook
• 5-Year Warranty / Sustainable Package

 

[Tech Junky]

Lack of dram shouldn't be a deterrent as they perform just as well but use system ram instead. I have a sn770 that works just as fast as my primary sn850. Only difference is the ram use. In fact it's faster if I multithread the copies.

 

[manly]

My nephew wants a 2tb drive for his game storage for xmas. His MB is only PCIe 3.0 but I'm wanting a 4.0 drive. Is there anything more reliable with a longer warranty and dram that is comparable in price? I'm hoping to grab something during this weeks sales.

Specs:

• PCIe Gen4x4 interface and complies with the NVMe 1.4 standard
• Sequential Read speeds up to 7300MB/s and Write speeds up to 6400MB/s
• Up to 1200 TBW
• Built-in data security and error-correction capabilities
• 1TB to 2TB capacities in M.2 2280 form factor
• Suitable for both desktop and notebook
• 5-Year Warranty / Sustainable Package

Will cost about $20 more; he will need to qualify for EDU price:

https://slickdeals.net/f/17912838-samsung-epp-edu-2tb-samsung-980-pro-pcie-4-0-x4-m-2-internal-ssd-107-99

 

[igor_kavinski]

His MB is only PCIe 3.0 but I'm wanting a 4.0 drive.

SP quality is pretty decent: https://www.newegg.com/silicon-power-2tb/p/0D9-0021-00136

That one has 1200 TBW rating. The slightly lower sequential speeds won't matter in a PCIe 3.0 slot which it will easily max out.

 

[BoomerD]

Lack of dram shouldn't be a deterrent as they perform just as well but use system ram instead. I have a sn770 that works just as fast as my primary sn850. Only difference is the ram use. In fact it's faster if I multithread the copies.

I have 2 SN770 drives in my PC, (1tb and 2tb) Couldn't be happier with them. I also have an HP EX950 1tb (gen 3) drive. Zero complaints about that one either...except MAYBE that it doesn't come with any software of any kind.

 

[balloonshark]

The drive in the OP has a 5% off code.

$89.99 - 5% when you apply promo code IPC1124 in cart = $85.49. Shipping is free.

 

[balloonshark]

So I ordered the MSI drive for $85.49 (no tax) and it showed up today. The bare drive itself was in a tiny bubblewrap envelope just big enough for the drive. That was placed in thin brown cardboard mailer. What are the chances the drive got damaged by something heavy sitting on top of it? Would you accept the lack of protective packaging?

Others on slickdeals say they had the same experience.

 

[manly]

So I ordered the MSI drive for $85.49 (no tax) and it showed up today. The bare drive itself was in a tiny bubblewrap envelope just big enough for the drive. That was placed in thin brown cardboard mailer. What are the chances the drive got damaged by something heavy sitting on top of it? Would you accept the lack of protective packaging?

Others on slickdeals say they had the same experience.

Usually I don't care about stuff like that. Less packaging = less waste going to a landfill.

Are you using the drive right away? Just test it well and you're good to go.

What are the SDers saying?

 

[balloonshark]

Usually I don't care about stuff like that. Less packaging = less waste going to a landfill.

Are you using the drive right away? Just test it well and you're good to go.

What are the SDers saying?

It's a Christmas gift for my nephew so I don't think his mother is going to let him use it until the 25th.

It has a 30 day return for a refund and 5 year warranty so I guess that is good. That drive is OOS so no idea if we could get an exact replacement.

SDers aren't happy about the packaging but I haven't read anything about them trying the drive yet.

 

[igor_kavinski]

Inspect the drive for any damage. It would only get damaged if enough stress was put on it to bend the PCB. But most likely I don't think they would be stupid enough to put things on top of the envelope and besides, it's bubble wrapped so check if a lot of bubbles have popped or something.

 

[balloonshark]

Tonight was game night so I was able to install the drive. I was able to copy some of his game data onto the drive and it seems fine so far.

How do we keep an eye on temps? I use samsung magician on my PC and didn't see a MSI equivalent. If I have to I will get him a heatsink. The drive is right above his 3060ti and underneath his CPU cooler.

 

[Jimminy]

How do we keep an eye on temps? I use samsung magician on my PC and didn't see a MSI equivalent. If I have to I will get him a heatsink. The drive is right above his 3060ti and underneath his CPU cooler.

I use crystal disk info. You can use the settings to get a numerical temp display in the system tray, and you can set temperature alarms if you like.

I think it works with any drive that supports s.m.a.r.t data.