PCIE SSD for Win10

[Shmee]

Hello, now that Windows 10 is out, I am thinking about getting a PCIE SSD and doing a fresh install of windows 10. My question is, for a boot drive, and for some games, would the Intel 750 be better or would waiting for the NVMe SM951 make more sense? Pros and cons of either?

Currently on an X99 Deluxe. If I were to go the Intel route, I would likely get the Asus hyperkit adapter for the 2.5 " drive.

Thanks

 

[Nec_V20]

Hello, now that Windows 10 is out, I am thinking about getting a PCIE SSD and doing a fresh install of windows 10. My question is, for a boot drive, and for some games, would the Intel 750 be better or would waiting for the NVMe SM951 make more sense? Pros and cons of either?

Currently on an X99 Deluxe. If I were to go the Intel route, I would likely get the Asus hyperkit adapter for the 2.5 " drive.

Thanks

Personally I have a second SSD in my new system configured as an update for Win10.

I won't trust it until SP1 comes out, so it will not go productive for me.

 

[MoInSTL]

I held off until Windows 10 launched. IMO, as long as you have an image of your drives you should be okay. No more SP1. There is going too be a big update in October and ongoing updates in the meantime and thereafter.

Shmee, I've only casually looked into both. I was pretty convinced about the SM951 until I read how hot they run and then throttle down. I would opt for the Intel for now. I am waiting for the price to go down. I suggest waiting for more replies to your thread and a Google search.

FWIW I have the little sister of your system. 5820k @4.6 under NZXT X61, Asus X99-A, 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX. Windows 10 Pro upgrade, then a clean install was flawless with one exception. It had other Nvidia drivers installed. I already had them downloaded and ready to go so it never became an issue. I am running BIOS 1801.

 

[zir_blazer]

Make use of LGA 2011 PCI Express lanes and pick a Intel 750 PCIe. There were some Threads already. Basically, SM951 throttles under sustained usage (Which some people argues that is rather impossible to pull out since no typical desktop user would use that much performance. But I wouldn't recommend a typical desktop user to overkill with M.2 or NVMe, either), the Intel 750 is pretty much the best than this generation has to offer. It is also already available and distributed, you don't have to look for too long.

 

[Sabrewings]

If you're planning to upgrade an existing installation, I would hold off on the Kingston Predator. It's awesome in every other way and I absolutely adore mine (1400MB/s read is blazing). Bootable in older machines if need be, as well. However, the Win 10 upgrade process conflicts with its firmware and can cause I/O issues. No problems once you're up and running. Fresh installs seem to work pretty well if that's the route you go.

Haven't heard from other PCIe drives having the issue, so it is probably related to that specific controller.