Hey everyone! I'm trying to upgrade my storage by moving bulk games from my old 8TB HDD to a new SSD. My system only has one PCIe slot, and I'm a bit intimidated by the idea of cloning my boot drive, so I'd rather not mess with that. I'm hoping to find a solid SATA SSD in the 4-6TB range that won't break the bank and is known for longevity. Speed isn't my top priority—I'd just like something reliable that I can use for a long time, especially since my current HDD is 8 years old. Any recommendations?
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Just to clarify, regular SSDs don't use PCIe slots; they connect via SATA. I get the cloning anxiety, but it’s generally a safe process that doesn’t break anything. If you're looking for longevity, Samsung drives are typically top-tier, though they can be on the expensive side.
Yeah, I get that! I've heard cloning can go wrong sometimes—my friends had some bad luck with it. I think I’d rather just grab a larger SSD instead.