[SOLVED] M.2 1 tb choice help

[M3LL3TT]

Currently running an ancient HDD and a Samsung 850 Evo 500GB (sata) but looking to make use of the m.2 slot on my mobo (22110, 2242, 2260, 2280, PCI-E 3.0 x4) and getting rid of the HDD as its horrifically slow and starting to make some concerning noises every now and then - looking at 1tb but cant decide what brand/model to go for.

Additionally I read a few articles claiming companys such as samsung have been downgrading new releases of their M.2's dont know if these should be completely avoided now.

Any suggestions would be appreciated
Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

Hard to go wrong with a Samsung 970 EVO.

 

[M3LL3TT]

Hard to go wrong with a Samsung 970 EVO.

Cheers for getting back to me so quick

Just looked on amazon and for the 970 evo the price is currently £178.53 whereas the Evo plus is £123.54 both 1tb - silly question but the 970 Evo Plus is the better option performance wise and is also cheaper - so its a no brainer right?

 

[USAFRet]

Cheers for getting back to me so quick

Just looked on amazon and for the 970 evo the price is currently £178.53 whereas the Evo plus is £123.54 both 1tb - silly question but the 970 Evo Plus is the better option performance wise and is also cheaper - so its a no brainer right?

Tiny benchmark difference between the two, zero user facing difference.
Get the cheaper one, the EVO Plus.

 

[M3LL3TT]

Tiny benchmark difference between the two, zero user facing difference.
Get the cheaper one, the EVO Plus.

Thanks for your help mate