Does it really matter witch ssd I pick

[luka1000]

Hi I have a Samsung ssd 500gb right now and I wanna buy a 1tb one I was just wondering does it matter what brand I pick I have the 860 evo and I would just buy the 1tb version but can I go for a cheaper brand like Kingston?

 

[USAFRet]

Hi I have a Samsung ssd 500gb right now and I wanna buy a 1tb one I was just wondering does it matter what brand I pick I have the 860 evo and I would just buy the 1tb version but can I go for a cheaper brand like Kingston?

I've had several SSD's in the house. 10, I believe.

Of them, stretching back to 2012, the only two I've had problems with were a Kingston and a SanDisk.

The Kingston HyperX 3k 120GB (2012) still works, but it is significantly slower over the years.
The SanDisk just died suddenly and completely, after just over 3 years use.

Now...do those fails apply to ALL models of those brands? No.
But I personally wouldn't buy another one.

And in any case...drives die. All of them.
A good backup routine and warranty is how you get out of that with no issues.

 

[Crosslhs82x2]

Yes you can.
Depending on your country look into crucail 1tb 2.5in and m.2's they are around 135.00us.
They have read and write speeds
Close to the samsung's but cheaper.

 

[USAFRet]

Yes, the Crucial MX500 is probably the only other make/model I'd buy.

 

[Crosslhs82x2]

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16820156174

https://m.newegg.com/products/N82E16820156178

 

[luka1000]

So you guys this is mx500 is fine?

 

[USAFRet]

So you guys this is mx500 is fine?

Yes.

 

[luka1000]

Okay thank you I plan on putting my booting system on that and keep only my really good games on my Samsung ssd