[SOLVED] M2 SSD help/suggestions

[tom_taylor97]

Hello

I recently purchased an Adata SX8200 Pro 1TB from amazon and as luck would have it I noticed an article a day after arrival that states they have changed the controller on newer stock.
My sdd is of course the newer controller which is slower and I was wondering whether I should keep it or return it for another ssd?
Are there any other options around the £130 mark that would perform better than this new controller? I had looked at a PNY option or the WD Black SN750 but am unsure of what to do.

Any help would be greatly appreciated as I am very new to the M2 market.

Thanks!

 

[USAFRet]

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/adata-xpg-sx8200-pro-controller-change

In truth, you'd be hard pressed to actually tell the difference, outside of benchmark tools.
But I certainly wouldn't be happy. And sending it back for a refund sends ADATA a big message.

 

[tom_taylor97]

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/adata-xpg-sx8200-pro-controller-change

In truth, you'd be hard pressed to actually tell the difference, outside of benchmark tools.
But I certainly wouldn't be happy. And sending it back for a refund sends ADATA a big message.

I know. It's more the frustration of it really. I now don't see the value in it when I am getting less performance for my money, whether I notice it or not.
Would you personally return it if you were in my situation and what would you buy as an alternative?
I have just noticed the Sabrent 1tb & Gigabyte Aorus Gen 4 SSD for a little over what I wanted to spend at £169 & £140.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sabrent-Internal-Maximum-Performance-SB-ROCKET-NVMe4-1TB/dp/B07TLYWMYW/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&keywords=m2+ssd+1tb&qid=1604147830&sr=8-18&th=1

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Would you recommend them or stick to Gen3?

Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

The PCIe 4.0 Sabrent will perform exactly as a PCIe 3.0 drive.
And, it will be viable on your next system, which may well be PCIe 4.0 compatible.

If it fits in your budget, sure. Go for it.