Question Compare SSDs

[bertt]

Hello all, I am working on a new build (see my post: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/new-build-to-replace-an-i7-930-system.3870980/#post-23417968).

I was initially looking at the Inland Performance Plus, and the WD SN770.
I noticed today there is a 'new gen' of the WD at Amazon, the SN7100.

I don't believe the WD SN7100 has dram, so I was looking a little further. Specifically into the Crucial T500.
The speeds of the Inland, the WD SN7100, and the T500 are all pretty close. So close, that I don't think it would matter to me. And they are currently comparatively priced.

Anyone have any thoughts? It will be going into an ASRock z890 LiveMixer mobo.

Also, I noticed on the mobo, that it already has heatsinks built in, so I don't need to get the heatsink with the ssd, correct?

 

[Lutfij]

I don't believe the WD SN7100 has dram
No it doesn't;

WD Black SN7100 2 TB Review - The New Best SSD

The WD Black SN7100 2 TB SSD sets a new standard as the fastest Gen 4 SSD we've ever tested. It's also priced well and highly energy-efficient, which helps keep temperatures down. Fast, efficient, and affordable—the WD Black SN7100 hits all the marks.

www.techpowerup.com

Also, I noticed on the mobo, that it already has heatsinks built in, so I don't need to get the heatsink with the ssd, correct?
Removing heatsinks off the SSD can at times void your warranty. If your board has heatsinks to pair with the SSD, then look into SSD's that don't have a heatsink.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello all, I am working on a new build (see my post: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/new-build-to-replace-an-i7-930-system.3870980/#post-23417968).

I was initially looking at the Inland Performance Plus, and the WD SN770.
I noticed today there is a 'new gen' of the WD at Amazon, the SN7100.

I don't believe the WD SN7100 has dram, so I was looking a little further. Specifically into the Crucial T500.
The speeds of the Inland, the WD SN7100, and the T500 are all pretty close. So close, that I don't think it would matter to me. And they are currently comparatively priced.

Anyone have any thoughts? It will be going into an ASRock z890 LiveMixer mobo.

Also, I noticed on the mobo, that it already has heatsinks built in, so I don't need to get the heatsink with the ssd, correct?

Some reading.

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/wd-black-sn7100-ssd-review/2

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Also, I noticed on the mobo, that it already has heatsinks built in, so I don't need to get the heatsink with the ssd, correct?

Yes, No need to purchase the heatsink type.