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SATA SSD, 4 TB
Capped at about 550 MB/s by the SATA interface itself, and still roughly a hundred times quicker than a hard drive for the random reads that actually cause loading screens. Cheap bulk storage that never spins up.
- Best for
- A second drive for a large library you do not want to redownload.
- Watch out
- Do not use it as the boot drive in a new build. NVMe costs about the same per terabyte at 2 TB and is far faster.
Launch MSRPVaries by model
Specs
| Interface | SATA III, 2.5 inch |
|---|---|
| Sequential read | About 550 MB/s, an interface limit |
| Random reads | Far better than any hard drive |
| Use | Secondary library drive |
| Tier | Value - Solid 1080p at high refresh, 1440p if you are willing to move a slider. |
Reviews
4.0 / 5
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