Question New Build and I have only One Question about Storage

[JohnnyR2D2]

Hello Everyone and Thanks in Advance for any inputs I may get here


Here is my new build. Everything but Storage was acquired already so basically my only question is what should I buy as a Storage.


Here is the RIG:


Intel Core i7-9700K 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
Noctua NH-D15 CHROMAX.BLACK 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler
Asus ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WI-FI) ATX LGA1151 Motherboard
G.Skill Trident Z RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 Memory
Sapphire Radeon RX 5700 XT 8 GB NITRO+ SE Video Card
Cooler Master MasterCase SL600M ATX Mid Tower Case
Corsair HX Platinum 1200 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply

And Here are my Options for Storage

For OS, Office, Internet Browsing and a bit of Video Editing

Seagate FireCuda 520 500 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 500GB
Samsung 860 EVO 500GB

For Gaming

Seagate FireCuda 520 2 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive
Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB
Samsung SSD 860 EVO 2TB

What you be the best pair here? Here are some considerations

1 - While my new MOBO has only PCIE 3rd Gen that doesn't mean the Hard Drive will not last long enough for me to upgrade to a 4th Gen in a near future and that's why the Firecudas 520 are in the above list.

2 - From what I read in several threads is that the performance we get in a NVME vs the SATA SSD is minimal and in most cases unnoticeable so what is really important to me is reliability and endurance of the drive. However, if I get better loading times in both Windows 10 and a few games (World of Warcraft, MechWarrior 5, Battlefront, etc.) will also be nice and something to consider.

3 - Since I already spent a lot the the above build, spending $ 100 more to get a NVME will not be an issue as well

4 - I think M.2 SATA shouldn't be an option since I don't want to stick in the middle and I know that option will take away one of the SATA ports as well. I have 4x 4TB Seagate Barracuda which I use for Media storage and also for backup since I have a backup of everything (OS, Documents, Media, Games, etc.)

5 - Are the NVMEs going to run hot than the SSDs? I suspect yes, so based on my Case, MOBO and usage (explained above) is there any risk in the choice I may end up with?

6 - Both manufacturers (Samsung and Seagate) have a 5 years warranty and because I already use both supports it's the main reason I've down selected them.

Last but not least I'm buying this today and I hope I was able to be as much detailed for you to help me decide.

Thanks again,

JohnnyR2D2

 

[EXCellR8]

From what I read in several threads is that the performance we get in a NVME vs the SATA SSD is minimal and in most cases unnoticeable

NVMe drives are much faster than regular 2.5" or M.2 SATA SSD III because they use the PCIe bus... not sure where you read otherwise

 

[Kenmitch]

For OS, Office, Internet Browsing and a bit of Video Editing
Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 500GB

For Gaming
Samsung SSD 860 EVO 2TB

That's what I'd go with out of what you've listed.

NVMe drives are much faster than regular 2.5" or M.2 SATA SSD III because they use the PCIe bus... not sure where you read otherwise

He's probably talking everyday normal use case scenarios in which a person may or may not notice the NVMe's superior performance.

 

[JohnnyR2D2]

That's what I'd go with out of what you've listed.



He's probably talking everyday normal use case scenarios in which a person may or may not notice the NVMe's superior performance.

Exactly. I know that to transfer larger files and such NVME are kings but I'm more interested in a day by day usage.

 

[sdifox]

Exactly. I know that to transfer larger files and such NVME are kings but I'm more interested in a day by day usage.

Not like there is much of a price diff between sata ssd and nvme. Get the nvme.

I paid 135+tax for the ADATA XPG 8200 Pro 1TB when it had a coupon.


Storage is the slowest part of a computer system, speeding that up as mich as you can.

 

[killster1]

i just bought a hp 950ex 2tb for 240$, also just bought a 12tb wd red for 180$, im allergic to seagate but i wonder what price the firecuda is, the amazon stats dont look bad. (prob 300+$ tho)