[Canada Computers] WD Blue SN550 500GB M.2 NVMe PCI-E Read:2400 MB/s Write:1750 MB/s Solid State Drive(WDS500G2B0C) $79.99

Jul 25th, 2020 1:02 pm

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ron8514 [OP]: Newbie; Jul 21, 2020; 3 posts; 21 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 1:02 pm

[Canada Computers] WD Blue SN550 500GB M.2 NVMe PCI-E Read:2400 MB/s Write:1750 MB/s Solid State Drive(WDS500G2B0C) $79.99

Deal Link:: https://www.canadacomputers.com/product ... _id=161962
Price:: $79.99
Savings:: $15.00
Retailer:: Canada Computers

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Jul 25th, 2020 1:25 pm

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mystery: Deal Fanatic; Dec 29, 2005; 5348 posts; 1116 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 1:25 pm

Yes, it's a good deal!

Jul 25th, 2020 1:32 pm

#3

aeba7: Deal Fanatic; Nov 4, 2008; 6504 posts; 6014 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Jul 25th, 2020 1:32 pm

It's a fantastic drive - I'm using it in my X1 Extreme as a secondary storage drive with no hiccups of issues. $80 is a great price

When given enough time, all threads on RFD can and will go off on a tangent.

Jul 25th, 2020 1:37 pm

#4

lleb13: Deal Addict; Aug 27, 2009; 1207 posts; 1189 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 1:37 pm

Anyone know what kind of enclosure I would need for the stock internal SSD in my late 2013 MBP?
I'm tempted to swap this in (with an adapter).

Jul 25th, 2020 1:38 pm

#5

danny3526: Deal Addict; Nov 3, 2014; 1360 posts; 336 upvotes; Toronto, ON

Jul 25th, 2020 1:38 pm

This is cheaper than some SATA SSD's with the same gb capacity, so yes it's a great deal. Thx op just ordered for pickup at Canada Computers

Jul 25th, 2020 2:58 pm

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rseiler: Member; Mar 20, 2006; 429 posts; 80 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 2:58 pm

For those who have used both, when does the speed difference become noticeable, if ever?
https://www.canadacomputers.com/product ... _id=165256

Jul 25th, 2020 3:02 pm

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googlebot: Sr. Member; Jul 23, 2006; 501 posts; 193 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2020 3:02 pm

Dramless

Jul 25th, 2020 5:29 pm

#8

rcheung13: Sr. Member; Sep 22, 2009; 847 posts; 108 upvotes

Jul 25th, 2020 5:29 pm

Damn prices have dropped so much since Dec

Jul 25th, 2020 7:01 pm

#9

Desperadude: Sr. Member; Dec 29, 2013; 824 posts; 493 upvotes; Montr

Jul 25th, 2020 7:01 pm

It has been this price for a while. I bought at same price 3 weeks ago at CC

Jul 25th, 2020 8:10 pm

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Desperadude: Sr. Member; Dec 29, 2013; 824 posts; 493 upvotes; Montr

Jul 25th, 2020 8:10 pm

rseiler wrote: ↑ For those who have used both, when does the speed difference become noticeable, if ever?
https://www.canadacomputers.com/product ... _id=165256

I read pro comparaison between the 2 and the conclusion was it’s not worth to pay extra for the Barracuda

Jul 25th, 2020 10:55 pm

#11

Jep4444: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2013; 4838 posts; 2751 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2020 10:55 pm

googlebot wrote: ↑Dramless

This is probably the best performing dramless drive ever made so the point is moot. There is no $80 SSD that is faster.

Jul 25th, 2020 11:00 pm

#12

Jep4444: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2013; 4838 posts; 2751 upvotes; Toronto

Jul 25th, 2020 11:00 pm

rseiler wrote: ↑ For those who have used both, when does the speed difference become noticeable, if ever?
https://www.canadacomputers.com/product ... _id=165256

The Barracuda 510 is a pretty standard Phison E12/E12s drive, considering a Sabrent Rocket is $110 with no tax on top, and basically uses the same hardware, I'd say the Seagate is a cold deal.

Compared to the SN550, yes the Seagate/Sabrent are better. Are they worth more money really boils down to, do you do anything on a regular basis that involves writing a lot to a drive. Most people who need the better drives do a lot of video editing. In standard day to day usage, you won't notice a difference unless you have them side by side and actually bench them.

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Jul 26th, 2020 8:56 am

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SS76SS: Sr. Member; May 22, 2016; 507 posts; 522 upvotes

Jul 26th, 2020 8:56 am

Thinking about this to use as my start up drive for Windows, and adding a 1tb HDD for games, video editing and storage, etc.

Anyone else set up this way? Trying to find the right balance for storage and speed. Building a PC for my son who will be gaming and streaming.

Jul 26th, 2020 9:40 am

#14

djemzine: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2011; 41492 posts; 6511 upvotes

Jul 26th, 2020 9:40 am

SS76SS wrote: ↑ Thinking about this to use as my start up drive for Windows, and adding a 1tb HDD for games, video editing and storage, etc.

Anyone else set up this way? Trying to find the right balance for storage and speed. Building a PC for my son who will be gaming and streaming.

Man. I wish my dad built me a PC when I was growing up. Had to pay for the parts on my own after getting a job lol.

Lucky son.

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Jul 26th, 2020 10:27 am

#15

junglemage666: Deal Addict; Nov 15, 2014; 2296 posts; 2394 upvotes; Richmond Hill, ON

Jul 26th, 2020 10:27 am

Spend $15 more and get the WD Black that's on sale for 94.99 now. I just got that, it's great. Don't bother with the heatsink version for $129.99 though it's not worth it.