First off, the MOBO that I'm using is a Gigabyte Z97x UD5H. It has a M.2 slot and a SATA Express slot. While I'm talking about it, I guess the first question is, can someone help me figure out what "type" of M.2 slot I have, and what "type" of M.2 devices I should be looking for when they start coming out for reasonable pricepoints in the (hopefully) near future? Same for SATA Express, assuming there is such a thing as different "types" of this component.
I ordered the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB off of Newegg a couple of days after it came out. I figured it was a bit cheaper, and still offered the vertical 3D technology that they brag about, so I wouldn't be missing out. Unfortunately though, I just now started reading the benchmarks and it seems to be noticeably behind the 850 PRO, enough to where it doesn't seem to warrant the $30 price difference, and I might as well have went for the PRO. Plus, people seem to be pissed about the fact that the 850 EVO uses "TLC" technology.
Due to the above, I was a bit disappointed, keep in mind my device is still on its way, and I've never owned a SSD before so I'm sure I'll still see a significant improvement and will be thrilled regardless. But the fact I could have went for something a good deal better for only $30 more is kinda depressing.
That was until I remembered I have both a M.2 and SATA Express slot on my Mobo (though I think you can only use one at a given time, since they're on the same sub or whatever). Meaning I can add a third storage device (I'm currently using a 1TB 7200 RPM HDD) in the future, pretty much eliminating the initial concern I have with the 850 EVO, even if it ends up being not as fast and efficient as I hope it'll be, I can always make an even better upgrade in the future, much better than even the 850 PRO due to the 10GB/s capabilities.
So that's where I have some questions:
Around what time (quarter / year preferable, unless there's more specific information of course) should we expect to see REASONABLY PRICED M.2 and SATA Express devices for sale?
What storage and speeds should we expect? And how much more, or less, will it cost in comparison to your standard SATA III SSDs?
I'd ask more specific questions but this stuff isn't my expertise.
Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated!
I ordered the Samsung 850 EVO 250GB off of Newegg a couple of days after it came out. I figured it was a bit cheaper, and still offered the vertical 3D technology that they brag about, so I wouldn't be missing out. Unfortunately though, I just now started reading the benchmarks and it seems to be noticeably behind the 850 PRO, enough to where it doesn't seem to warrant the $30 price difference, and I might as well have went for the PRO. Plus, people seem to be pissed about the fact that the 850 EVO uses "TLC" technology.
Due to the above, I was a bit disappointed, keep in mind my device is still on its way, and I've never owned a SSD before so I'm sure I'll still see a significant improvement and will be thrilled regardless. But the fact I could have went for something a good deal better for only $30 more is kinda depressing.
That was until I remembered I have both a M.2 and SATA Express slot on my Mobo (though I think you can only use one at a given time, since they're on the same sub or whatever). Meaning I can add a third storage device (I'm currently using a 1TB 7200 RPM HDD) in the future, pretty much eliminating the initial concern I have with the 850 EVO, even if it ends up being not as fast and efficient as I hope it'll be, I can always make an even better upgrade in the future, much better than even the 850 PRO due to the 10GB/s capabilities.
So that's where I have some questions:
Around what time (quarter / year preferable, unless there's more specific information of course) should we expect to see REASONABLY PRICED M.2 and SATA Express devices for sale?
What storage and speeds should we expect? And how much more, or less, will it cost in comparison to your standard SATA III SSDs?
I'd ask more specific questions but this stuff isn't my expertise.
Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated!
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram