I'm in need of some suggestions for a SATA SSD. My motherboard has only one M.2 slot, and it's already occupied, so I can only go with a SATA drive. I've been running out of space lately, so I'm considering getting either a 2TB or 1TB SSD. I heard about the Crucial MX500, but at €150, that's a bit steep for me. I mostly use my PC for gaming and some light office work, so I don't have demanding needs. Ideally, I'd like to keep my budget below €100, but I'm open to going a bit higher if absolutely necessary. Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Have you thought about getting a larger M.2 drive instead? You can easily clone your current drive to a new one using a cheap USB enclosure. Recently, I've noticed that SATA SSDs aren't much cheaper than good NVMe options, yet the NVMe drives are way faster.
If you're looking for something classic, the Samsung 870 EVO is a reliable option. Just keep in mind it's a bit pricier than the MX500, though.
Yeah, the 870 EVO is great but it costs even more than the MX500!
I ran into the same problem with my build! You might want to check out the Teamgroup Vulcan Z 2.5" SSDs. They’re pretty affordable and should fit your needs just fine.
I actually just found a 2TB Teamgroup Vulcan Z for around €110, so it’s close to what you're looking for!
That's a good point, but I would need at least a 3TB M.2 to make that work, and I'd rather just add an extra drive.