[SSD] 512GB Silicon Power A55 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SP512GBSS3A55S25) - $51.99 (free shipping)

[SSD] Silicon Power 512GB 3D NAND SLC Cache Performance Boost SATA III SSD - $46.99 (historical low)

[SSD] 512GB Silicon Power A55 3D NAND SATA III 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive SP512GBSS3A55S25 - $53.99 ($57.99 - $4)

They're fairly inexpensive new, here's a 512 GB for $50. Silicon Power 512GB SSD 3D NAND A55 SLC Cache Performance Boost SATA III 2.5" 7mm (0.28") Internal Solid State Drive (SP512GBSS3A55S25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_HiMeEb7XF1SAQ

After I installed this game, I migrated my OS and the game from a 500 GB HDD to this SSD (non referral link, just fyi). https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34LUP7NVOLUL5&dchild=1&keywords=512+ssd&qid=1600187602&sprefix=512+ssd%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-3 . Night and day difference. I don't know why I waited so long to make that upgrade, lol.

I'll get back to you about the i5 model once I get a reply from my mom.

Yea, if you read my comment below under nightshards post, I purposed a new ram, and a for the SSD would this work? it's actually cheaper than the one I purposed to Nightshard

Also wanted to mention that there is a 512 GB SSD for $53 right now if you just have to have that extra SSD space... Silicon Power 512GB SSD.

There's also a 512GB varitant for $59.99.

You need a 2.5 in sata ssd not an m.2 but a 2.5in like this one here is a link to one in Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?keywords=2.5+ssd+1tb&qid=1582134449&sr=8-14

2.5 inch SATA. Ye gods! It's got a 5400rpm spinner of an HD. Good choice in replacing it. (example)

You will still be limited by the speed of the SSD even over USB 3.1. That SSD is overpriced, but you can grab one of these and put it in an enclosure.

Silicon Power 512GB SSD 3D NAND A55 SLC Cache Performance Boost SATA III 2.5" 7mm (0.28") Internal Solid State Drive (SP512GBSS3A55S25) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vxPwEbQW9J442

These are cheap and work just fine

I recently bought a 500GB SSD that I am currently using and plan to swap over

I was going back and forth on the 2070 and 2070 Super. I might just pull the trigger on the Super though

> I don't think I can buy any decent 500GB SSD for $45 lol

Go with some generic SSD from "locally known brand" https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/

It was even cheaper (~20%) before COVID-19 for QLC ssd without RAM. Works great for this game. ( i have 256 GB SSD for 20$ bought before covid )

You dont need "Samsung" quality for game data. Just use shop with good warranty. ( 2-yr minimum in Europe + extra 3yr optional manufacturer's warranty on some drives )

Replacement SSD

I was going to get the Teamgroup GX2 512Gb 2.5 inch SATA III Internal SSD but amazon sent me something else. So I am going to order another one, But they are out of stock. So I am trying to find a replacement around the same price range. I found https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07997QV4Z This one. And was wondering if it would work as a replacement. The Motherboard is the (Gigabyte B450 AORUS Elite AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard)

GIGABYTE B450 AORUS ELITE AM4 AMD B450 SATA 6Gb/s ATX AMD Motherboard

A55 if you want a cheaper drive and don't really care. WD Blue if you want a performance OS drive on SATA that's 10 dollars more

I would get this 512 GB 2.5" SSD and this 2666MHz 8 GB RAM stick.

Sk Hynix Gold S31 SSD

https://www.amazon.com/SK-hynix-Gold-500GB-Internal/dp/B07SK5BNM1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=ssd+500gb&qid=1581984363&sprefix=Ssd&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVUozWE5LTVRPRlREJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQxMjM3M0k3TUZJUEIyMkQzTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNTQ3NjUzM0xSSVVGQTNNSFBPRyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

vs

Silicon Power A55 SSD

https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=ssd+500gb&qid=1581984544&sprefix=Ssd&sr=8-4

Laptop is Asus fx705dy-eh53

How much of a difference do different brands of SSD make? I currently have This as my only source of storage, but the price is 30$ higher than This SSD currently. Does it make a big difference, or can I go with the cheaper buy?

N/A is : Silicon Power A55 512gb. link

0% is Sandisk SSD Plus 120gb link

I had the Sandisk since 2017, bought the Silicon power one a few months ago

There's 3 main types of memory chips:

1. MLC - Best quality, lasts the longest (Samsung Pro, many older SSDs)
2. TLC - Average, lasts 1/3 to 1/2 as long (Samsung Evo, WD, Silicon Power A55, most SSDs)
3. QLC - budget, lasts 1/6 as long (Samsung QVO)

SATA is a 15 year old technology, and it's the weak spot for all the SSDs with performance. All the SSD options for your laptop are limited to 550 megabytes per second because of SATA.

The Evo and WD Blue are both good SSDs, but I'd personally go with the Silicon Power A55 simply because it's one of the best values:
https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z

this is more in line with what you would have paid for a 512gb SSD several years ago

https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-512GB-V-NAND-Solid-MZ-76P512BW/dp/B07836C6YV/

you can go on amazon find:

https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/

That's almost a $90 price difference for a "512" Gb SSD. I'm not saying RAW NAND hasn't gone down in price at all i'm just saying saying a REAL 512Gb will cost more than $60. i remember when most all 512Gbs costs $150-$170 several years ago.

https://www.amazon.com/Kingston-480GB-Solid-SA400S37-480G/dp/B01N0TQPQB/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=ssd+500gb&qid=1600441248&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-MX500-500GB-NAND-Internal/dp/B0786QNS9B/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ssd+500gb&qid=1600441248&sr=8-3

https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=ssd+500gb&qid=1600441248&sr=8-4 (Cheaper but I haven't heard of this brand)

This one for ease of just plugging it in https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-T5-Portable-SSD-MU-PA500B/dp/B073GZBT36/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=500gb+ssd+samsung+external&qid=1581367129&sprefix=500gb+ssd+samsung&sr=8-3

Or something like https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?keywords=500gb+ssd+samsung&qid=1581367095&sprefix=500gb+ssd&sr=8-16 And buy an enclosure https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-Tool-free-Enclosure-Optimized-EC-UASP/dp/B00OJ3UJ2S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=external+hard+drive+enclosure&qid=1581367231&sprefix=external+hard+driveen&sr=8-3

I have the Samsung one works great for large scale games that render alot (destiny). Doesn't make much difference for most games though as far as load times

Tutorial of how to install SSD

https://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/imac_mid27_2010_ssddiy/

The SSD I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07997QV4Z/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_track_package_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

SSD cable connector:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BOVR2LY/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Ram that works:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L3QF212?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Note on this: Apple said that you can only instal 4x 4gb ram but I successfully installed 4x8gb ram.

Ram installation instructions are on your iMac. Super simple just pull old out and put new in.

Installation suction cups:

https://www.amazon.com/Kaisiking-Suction-Computer-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B077QP2QG5/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_tab_ap_asin_title

You might need some specialized screwdrivers it looks like a 5 sided star, had some leftover from Nintendo switch kit here they are:

https://www.amazon.com/Triwing-Screwdriver-Nintendo-Professional-Security/dp/B07633NLRV/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_tab_ap_asin_title

High Sierra is the highest supported compatible software but it works great!

Hope this helps. These are literally all the things you need to take 2010 iMac to 2020 level and have it outperform any other computer as far as medschool needs go.

I have narrowed it down to 2 drives. Can i get your input?

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Recently, NVMe prices have been fairly close to SATA prices, from what I've seen. For example, here is a $54.99 512GB NVMe SSD: https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-512GB-Gen3x4-SP512GBP34A60M28/dp/B07ZGJYLNL/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=silicon+power+512gb+nvme+m.2+2280+pcie+gen3x4+tlc+ssd&qid=1598613376&sr=8-1. And here is a $46.99 SATA SSD: https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Performance-Interno-unidad-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&fst=as%3Aoff&keywords=512gb+ssd&qid=1599058869&refinements=p_n_feature_three_browse-bin%3A14027459011%2Cp_89%3ASP+Silicon+Power&rnid=2528832011&s=pc&sr=1-1

(There are also $54.99 512GB SATA SSDs, and ones that are more expensive, but I saw this SSD recently and didn't want to scroll through amazon/newegg for 30 seconds, so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯)

It is 8$ more, but with how fast NVMes are, I would pay $8 for it. ESPECIALLY with Nvidia's 30 series GPUs.

for gaming I would reccomend you buy a better gpu such as this

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-GeForce-Overclocked-Graphics-PH-GTX1650-O4G/dp/B07QJDT7GR/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=gpu+1050&qid=1597021528&sr=8-7

its $5 over $600 but its much better for gaming. also get rid of that hardrive and buy a small ssd and when it gets full buy another hdd for like 20 or 50 bucks.

this is the ssd I would recommend https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=ssd&qid=1597021694&sr=8-16

after a while it should fill up so you can buy like a https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-BarraCuda-Internal-Drive-3-5-Inch/dp/B07H2RR55Q/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=2tb+hdd&qid=1597021757&sr=8-3

"stay mad", yeah ok I'm the triggered one XD "no you just claimed", fine here you go ;) Radeon RX 570 for 190$ (https://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-Graphics-Black-RX-570P427D6/dp/B06ZXY43VC/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=rx+570&qid=1602261679&sr=8-2) Ryzen 5 2600 for 150 (https://www.amazon.com/AMD-Processor-Wraith-Stealth-Cooler/dp/B07B41WS48/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=ryzen+5+2600&qid=1602261705&sr=8-1) (yes it's technically a deal/discount, but one that's not rare for this line and level of performance) ATX case for 52$ (https://www.amazon.com/Thermaltake-H22-Perforated-Pre-Installed-CA-1B3-00M1NN-A0/dp/B07VGJDDHF/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=ATX+case&qid=1602261759&sr=8-9) Mobo compatible with all previous hardware for 95$ (https://www.amazon.com/GIGABYTE-B450-AORUS-Thermal-Motherboard/dp/B07FWY246F/ref=sr_1_5?crid=26DVVD7GBTDDJ&dchild=1&keywords=atx+ryzen+5+motherboard&qid=1602261785&sprefix=ATX+ryzen+5+mot%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-5) 8 8GB of RAM for 34$ ( https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-4GBx2-PC4-19200-288-Pin-Memory/dp/B019FRCY2U/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=2x4gb+ram&qid=1602261857&sr=8-3) 512GB SSD for 50$(more than enough for everyday and emulator use) ( https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=512gb+ssd&qid=1602261916&sr=8-3)

Right now we're at around 570-575. You're even left with money to buy a keyboard/mouse combo and a basic monitor if you don't have those (a TV can act as your monitor) and even maybe a controller depending what models of each of those you want to buy. That enough evidence for Mr. Brain. You have so many arguments against me you'll rebuke even the most basic assumptions made by me until I provide links yet you provide absolutely no proof of anything you say and even go so far as making statements that are completely oblivious once again to basic economics. Please tell me why, economically, for the survival of the company and for its sales revenues, it would make sense to revive a license ten years after if there's no interest.

Why even bring in Banjo and Kazooie in Smash if there's no interest. You understand hype, marketing and that kind of thing right ? Seems to me you don't. So now unless you have any reasonable explanation backed by logical and sensible statements and even links or at least based on common knowledge about any of the field we're talking about, I will not be discussing this issue further with you. If not, you'll give me one more good laugh, me the "oh-so-triggered" one

May not be the most cost-effective but it'll do.

Asus Prime X570-P Ryzen 3

Thermaltake Smart 500W 80+ White Certified PSU

Silicon Power 512GB SSD

AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core

Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive HDD

XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS XXX Edition

Apevia X-HARMONY-RD Mid Tower

TP-Link AC1200 PCIe Wireless Wifi PCIe Card

|Component|Title|Price| |:-|:-|:-| |CPU|Core i7-10700K|$359.99 (Amazon US)|) |Motherboard|ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi) |N/A (Custom Price)|) |GPU 1|GeForce RTX 2080 Ti|N/A (Amazon US)|) |RAM 1|(2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro White 3200|$129.00 (Amazon US)|) |RAM 2|(2x8GB) Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro White 3200|$129.00 (Amazon US)|) |Storage 1|Silicon Power 512GB SSD|$48.99 (Amazon US)|) |Storage 2|Samsung 860 QVO 1TB|$166.94 (Amazon US)|) |Storage 3|HP S700 Pro 2.5" 1TB |N/A (Custom Price)|) |Storage 4|Samsung 860 Evo 500GB|$88.39 (Amazon US)|) |Storage 5|WD Blue 3TB Desktop HDD|N/A (Custom Price)|) |Case|Fractal Design Meshify S2 White |N/A (Custom Price)|) |Case Fan 1|Corsair LL Series LL120 RGB 120mm Dual Light Loop RGB LED PW|$109.99 (Best Buy US)|) |Case Fan 2|Corsair ML140, 140mm Premium Magnetic Levitation Fan (2-Pack|$39.99 (Amazon US)|) |Case Fan 3|Corsair LL Series LL120 RGB 120mm Dual Light Loop RGB LED PW|$109.99 (Best Buy US)|) |Monitor 1|ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ|N/A (Amazon US)|) |Monitor 2|ASUS ROG Swift PG279QZ|N/A (Amazon US)|) |CPU Cooler|Deep Cool Captain 360EX White AIO|N/A (Custom Price)|) |Keyboard|Corsair K70 RGB MK.2 RAPIDFIRE Mechanical Gaming Keyboard - |$119.99 (Best Buy US)|) |Mouse|CORSAIR Scimitar Pro RGB - MMO Gaming Mouse - 16,000 DPI Opt|$118.88 (Amazon US)|) |OS|Microsoft Windows 10 Home Download|N/A (Amazon US)|) | | | | |Total Price|$1421.15| | |Generated by BuildCores|BuildCores for iOS|BuildCores for Android|

The 2080Ti is a XCUltra

I’m running everything on Ultra, DLSS & RT FTW!!??

Wow wow wow! I was not expecting all these answers! Thanks guys. This is a build I put together using r/buildcores , sort of using your advice. Can you guve me any suggestions? EDIT: The price is normally $710-$720 but the monitor fluctuates a lot. I am hoping graphics card prices will go down by winter.

|Component|Title|Price| |:-|:-|:-| |CPU|Ryzen 3 3100|$123.99 (Amazon US)|) |Motherboard|Gigabyte B450M DS3H|$74.99 (Amazon US)|) |GPU 1|XFX Radeon RX 570 RS XXX|$159.99 (Amazon US)|) |RAM 1|(2x8GB) G.Skill Ripjaws V 3200|$58.99 (Amazon US)|) |Storage 1|Silicon Power 512GB SSD|$47.99 (Amazon US)|) |PSU|Thermaltake Smart 500W|$47.99 (Amazon US)|) |Case|NZXT H510|$69.79 (Amazon US)|) |Monitor 1|Acer SB220Q|$129.00 (Amazon US)|) |Keyboard|Rii RK100+ Multiple Color Rainbow LED Backlit Large Size usb|$19.99 (Amazon US)|) |Mouse|Rii RM200 Wireless Mouse,2.4G Wireless Mouse 5 Buttons Recha|$18.99 (Amazon US)|) | | | | |Total Price|$751.71| | |Generated by BuildCores|BuildCores for iOS|BuildCores for Android|

This is my computers specs minus the case. I plan on upgrading very soon also as a side note I also have a portable 2 tb hard drive that is not included in the picture for storage.

|Component|Title|Price| |:-|:-|:-| |CPU|Ryzen 5 3600|$204.99 (Amazon US)|) |Motherboard|MSI A320M-A PRO MAX|$54.99 (Amazon US)|) |GPU 1|XFX Radeon RX 570 RS|$139.99 (Amazon US)|) |RAM 1|(1x8GB) Corsair Vengeance LPX 2666|$40.99 (Amazon US)|) |Storage 1|Silicon Power 512GB SSD|$48.99 (Amazon US)|) |PSU|Thermaltake Smart 430W|$42.99 (Amazon US)|) |Case|AeroCool Cylon RGB|$54.36 (Amazon US)|) |Case Fan 1|uphere 3-Pack Long Life Computer Case Fan 120mm Cooling Case|$12.99 (Amazon US)|) |Monitor 1|Acer SB220Q|$126.01 (Amazon US)|) |CPU Cooler|be quiet! Shadow Rock Low Profile|$42.99 (Amazon US)|) |Keyboard|RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 Wireless 60% Mechanical Gaming Keyboard|$52.99 (Amazon US)|) |Mouse|Glorious Model O (Model O, Glossy White)|$59.99 (Amazon US)|) |OS|Microsoft Windows 10 Home USB Flash Drive|$115.00 (Amazon US)|) | | | | |Total Price|$997.27| | |Generated by BuildCores|BuildCores for iOS|BuildCores for Android|

Well if my salty joke offended you that much, then you're going to need to see a therapist when you find out a 500gb SSD is only $48.99.

https://www.amazon.com/Silicon-Power-Performance-Internal-SP512GBSS3A55S25/dp/B07997QV4Z/

$28.99 for a 250gb SSD
https://www.amazon.com/PNY-CS900-250GB-Internal-Solid/dp/B07XZLW68F/