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m3thods · 12-18-2020, 07:15 AM

Looking at 1TB nvme drives. Usage is mostly storage of RAWs and exported JPEGs. Eventually may take over OS and photo editing programs, but that won't be for a while (I don't reformat often, and current OS on MX500 seems to be fine)

Is there a huge difference between upper-tier drives Gen3 drives like the 970 Evo Plus/SN750 to the SN550? How about budget "top tier" like XPG 8200 Pro, Sabrent Rocket or Silicon Power equivalent? I've read a number of reviews and it's clear the Samsung is the best, but at the expense of the Samsung Tax varying $20-$50 depending on alternative drives

I know I probably won't be able to tell the difference between a 550 and the rest since the most I'd import from a session is maybe 20GB, but I generally like to future-proof as much as I can. I don't have access to Gen4 so it's out of the question.

I'm fine paying the $200 sale price for the Samsung, but am likely waiting for the SN750 for $150 as my "buy-now" price. Would a 550 at 120 be that much of a better buy? Budget top-tier for $150-$160?

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m3thods Rs has made me the man i am today! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Burnaby Posts: 3,148 Thanked 1,053 Times in 595 Posts Failed 21 Times in 13 Posts	Looking at 1TB nvme drives. Usage is mostly storage of RAWs and exported JPEGs. Eventually may take over OS and photo editing programs, but that won't be for a while (I don't reformat often, and current OS on MX500 seems to be fine) Is there a huge difference between upper-tier drives Gen3 drives like the 970 Evo Plus/SN750 to the SN550? How about budget "top tier" like XPG 8200 Pro, Sabrent Rocket or Silicon Power equivalent? I've read a number of reviews and it's clear the Samsung is the best, but at the expense of the Samsung Tax varying $20-$50 depending on alternative drives I know I probably won't be able to tell the difference between a 550 and the rest since the most I'd import from a session is maybe 20GB, but I generally like to future-proof as much as I can. I don't have access to Gen4 so it's out of the question. I'm fine paying the $200 sale price for the Samsung, but am likely waiting for the SN750 for $150 as my "buy-now" price. Would a 550 at 120 be that much of a better buy? Budget top-tier for $150-$160?