[SOLVED] Using 1x 2TB NVME or 2x 1TB NVME, that's the question

[JerryR7]

Hey everyone,

I'm currently in the midst of a VFX workstation build and I'm still not 100% decided with what kind of NVME option I should go with.

I could go with 2x 1TB Samsung 980 Pro (MZ-V8P1T0BW) or with 1x 2TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus (MZ-V7S2T0).

Is it with the current config worth buying the 980 Pro or should I save the money and invest in the 970 EVO Plus?


The board is equipped with the following M.2 slots:

• 2 x Hyper M.2 Sockets (M2_1 and M2_2), support M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4x4 (64 Gb/s)
• 1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key type 2230/2242/2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI

CPU:
AMD | Threadripper 3960x

Motherboard:
ASRock | TRX40 Creator

Memory:
256GB G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200MHz CL16 (F4-3200C16Q2-256GVK)

Power Supply:
be quiet | Dark Power Pro 11 | 1200W

 

[Lutfij]

If you're going to go through a lot of data during your work, then I'd say keep track with the 2x1TB Samsung 980 Pro's simply because you seem to have the funds for it and the board you currently own can support it.

 

[JerryR7]

If you're going to go through a lot of data during your work, then I'd say keep track with the 2x1TB Samsung 980 Pro's simply because you seem to have the funds for it and the board you currently own can support it.

Okay, thanks for the the reply Lutfij

 

[shueardm]

beware the 980 pro for now see other thread in storage forum

 

[mdd1963]

There is much teeth smashing in the market over Samsung's transition to TLC and reduced writes for the Pro Series, and, if you anticipate 1 TB of writes per day, I'd consider heeding those warnings...

But as even the 2 TB 970 EVO Plus has a 1200 TBW rating for 5 years...well, that's still a lot of writes...and at $250 or so, is an excellent deal!