I'm in the market for a new 4TB NVMe SSD since my Adata SX8100 has started acting up after four years, dropping out of my system. I'm dealing with some reliability concerns, especially because I've had multiple SSD failures recently, including a SATA and an Intel 660p. I've read about issues with various models like the Samsung 990 Pro and Innogrit controllers, and I'm trying to find a rock-solid alternative. Ideally, I want something that's about 7GB/s and has DRAM. Should I consider server-grade drives, or is there a well-known reliable controller I should be looking at? Also, is there a non-990 Pro Samsung model that might be better?
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Have you looked into the SN850X? It's pretty solid and has good reviews for performance and reliability.
What are you using the SSD for? If it's just general gaming and desktop tasks, a good TLC SSD should work just fine. You don't need cutting-edge tech unless you're running heavy applications consistently.
I've always had good luck with Samsung SSDs. Their TLC models from recent years are excellent, and they don't need to be the absolute latest version unless you want specific features. Just make sure to stay away from anything that tends to run hot!
You might be overthinking the SSD issues. Most problems with drives like the 990 Pro can be resolved with firmware updates. If you want an SSD with QLC, just keep in mind they typically don't come with DRAM, which affects reliability. Check how you're using your drives too—sometimes the problem might be with usage patterns rather than the SSDs themselves.
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