[Memory Express] $169.99 -WD_Black SN750 1TB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD no Heatsink - Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, 3D NAND -WDS100T3XHC

Dec 23rd, 2019 6:53 pm

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1MYT_4CYL [OP]: Newbie; Nov 14, 2008; 12 posts; 12 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 6:53 pm

[Memory Express] $169.99 -WD_Black SN750 1TB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD no Heatsink - Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, 3D NAND -WDS100T3XHC

Deal Link:: https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX75359
Price:: $169.99
Savings:: $170 off
Expiry:: January 1, 2020
Retailer:: Memory Express

More offers from Memory Express

*EDIT For Even Better Deal* hehe

Thanks to RFD'er @Elrondolio
Listed @ MemoryExpress for $169.99 WithOUT heatsink.
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX75359
Expires January 1, 2020

*EDIT*
As noted, it's also available at Canada Computers $179.99, expires December 24, 2019.
Amazon also has it for $199.99 WITH heatsink, but not in stock until January 2, 2020.

Pick your poison, lol.

1 TB NVMe SSD with Heatsink for $199.99. In stock January 2 2020. Other GB options on sale as well.
I'm not up-to-date on spec/prices, but it seems like a decent price to me, and has a lot of good reviews.

https://www.amazon.ca/Black-SN750-Inter ... r=8-2&th=1

So I ordered one

. Won't be in stock/ship until January 2/2020, so I can always cancel my order if something better comes up BD

Last edited by 1MYT_4CYL on Dec 23rd, 2019 10:28 pm, edited 9 times in total.

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Dec 23rd, 2019 6:59 pm

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malcolmdogg: Jr. Member; Aug 7, 2015; 125 posts; 49 upvotes; Hamilton, ON

Dec 23rd, 2019 6:59 pm

$180 at CAnada computers

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Dec 23rd, 2019 7:04 pm

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1MYT_4CYL [OP]: Newbie; Nov 14, 2008; 12 posts; 12 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 7:04 pm

DoH! lol
figures as much, lol

Original Post edited to reflect better "deal"

Dec 23rd, 2019 7:18 pm

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ES_Revenge: Deal Expert; Mar 23, 2004; 28310 posts; 8764 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 7:18 pm

The one at CC for $180 is w/o heatsink no? The heatsink version is the same price.

Anyway one interesting thing about the WD Black SSDs is, apart from the crappy first gen ones, the 2nd gen and SN750 have a pretty good resilience to performance degradation over time/fill. Compared to say an SX8200/Pro, which performs similarly, the WD Black drives are notably better when they are filled up, compared to the Adata. This is really not so much a problem these days as I think ppl are buying SSDs way larger than they need but just something to note for those wondering "why this instead of Adata?" Adata is fine and a bit cheaper with the tax savings but the WD Black is excellent as well and arguably backed/supported a little better than Adata.

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Dec 23rd, 2019 7:28 pm

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1MYT_4CYL [OP]: Newbie; Nov 14, 2008; 12 posts; 12 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 7:28 pm

Ah ha, that's why, I did do a quick price search before I posted and Amazon was the cheapest. Either way, I ordered the one with Heatsink.

I lol at the downvoters here

seriously, lol

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:26 pm

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Elrondolio: Deal Addict; Jul 1, 2009; 1951 posts; 3520 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:26 pm

@1MYT_4CYL:

Might want to update your original post as this WD_Black M.2 NVMe 1TB (non-heatsink) is available for shipping and in stock at Memory Express for slightly cheaper: $169.99 plus $8.99 shipping = $178.99.

Guaranteed at this price this won't last long and will sell out imminently.

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX75359

By the way: you don't want the heatsink version... heatsinks are terrible for M.2 SSD drives outside of the controller chip itself. Just use a bit of inexpensive thermal pad on the controller for optimal M.2 SSD use, heat and performance.

Last edited by Elrondolio on Dec 23rd, 2019 8:43 pm, edited 1 time in total.

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Dec 23rd, 2019 8:40 pm

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ocisnicola: Sr. Member; Dec 19, 2006; 746 posts; 695 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:40 pm

ES_Revenge wrote: ↑ The one at CC for $180 is w/o heatsink no? The heatsink version is the same price.

Anyway one interesting thing about the WD Black SSDs is, apart from the crappy first gen ones, the 2nd gen and SN750 have a pretty good resilience to performance degradation over time/fill. Compared to say an SX8200/Pro, which performs similarly, the WD Black drives are notably better when they are filled up, compared to the Adata. This is really not so much a problem these days as I think ppl are buying SSDs way larger than they need but just something to note for those wondering "why this instead of Adata?" Adata is fine and a bit cheaper with the tax savings but the WD Black is excellent as well and arguably backed/supported a little better than Adata.

It may not be a problem but the value is lost when you consider the $/GB of the sx8200 vs the sn760 and have to factor in that you basically get a considerable chunk less storage with the adata.

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:51 pm

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Elrondolio: Deal Addict; Jul 1, 2009; 1951 posts; 3520 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:51 pm

GeneralZod wrote: ↑ Phison E12 drives (Silicon Power, Sabrent Rocket) offer the best performance and price between the SN700/SN750 and the SX8200 Pro. This is taking into account full drive writes. The Sabrent Rocket is $169.99 and is tax free (has a coupon for $19 off sometimes) while the Silicon Power 1TB is $153.99. However that's just another alternative otherwise the SN750 is near the 970 Evo Plus (even if it's on an 64 Layer 3D NAND vs 96 Layer 3D NAND of the Evo Plus).

I wholeheartedly agree with you that the Phison E12 drives are the best bang for the buck (and personally avoid the SM2262EN drives for their problems)... except when you can get this SN750 or 970 EVO Plus for under $180, then these are the best bang for the buck. Yes, slightly more expensive and the SN750 isn't quite as good as the EVO Plus, but either outperform the Phison E12 drives in many instances and have absolutely no weaknesses. If you can get within $20-30 of the Phison E12 drives I recommend picking up the WD_Black or Samsung EVO Plus drive.

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:59 pm

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StefanP902654: Newbie; Sep 23, 2016; 23 posts; 21 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 8:59 pm

$170 at ME
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX75359

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:01 pm

#10

Elrondolio: Deal Addict; Jul 1, 2009; 1951 posts; 3520 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:01 pm

@1MYT_4CYL isn't around at the moment so posted the better sale in a new thread:

https://forums.redflagdeals.com/memory- ... #p31929432

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Dec 23rd, 2019 9:01 pm

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tomatoonline: Deal Addict; Mar 30, 2010; 2425 posts; 330 upvotes; Burnaby

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:01 pm

good to know

ASUS RAMPAGE II EXTREME; i7-950; GTX 560; 16G Mem; 2TB HD; 24x DVD-RAM;

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:03 pm

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Ph7nam: Member; Nov 23, 2017; 348 posts; 141 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:03 pm

I believe this one on amazon is no tax, also 1 TB but no heatsink, comes out to $175 total.

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Dec 23rd, 2019 9:07 pm

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Chongus: Newbie; Jan 1, 2019; 55 posts; 131 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:07 pm

Is this NVME single sided? Will it fit the x1e Gen 2?

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:10 pm

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Elrondolio: Deal Addict; Jul 1, 2009; 1951 posts; 3520 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:10 pm

Chongus wrote: ↑ Is this NVME single sided? Will it fit the x1e Gen 2?

It is single sided. It is a x4 lane drive.

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:10 pm

#15

Elrondolio: Deal Addict; Jul 1, 2009; 1951 posts; 3520 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:10 pm

Ph7nam wrote: ↑ I believe this one on amazon is no tax, also 1 TB but no heatsink, comes out to $175 total.

Far inferior quality drive.

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:17 pm

#16

wlee: Deal Fanatic; Mar 8, 2003; 9743 posts; 1953 upvotes; Richmond Hill

Dec 23rd, 2019 9:17 pm

Looks like Amazon just lowered price to 190 from 250, please drop more lol

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:05 pm

#17

Ph7nam: Member; Nov 23, 2017; 348 posts; 141 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:05 pm

Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Far inferior quality drive.

Not for gaming, as this drive is advertised for

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:08 pm

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Elrondolio: Deal Addict; Jul 1, 2009; 1951 posts; 3520 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:08 pm

Ph7nam wrote: ↑ Not for gaming, as this drive is advertised for

Even for gaming as you'll eventually start filling it up and hitting one of it's weaknesses.

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:13 pm

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1MYT_4CYL [OP]: Newbie; Nov 14, 2008; 12 posts; 12 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:13 pm

Elrondolio wrote: ↑ @1MYT_4CYL:

Might want to update your original post as this WD_Black M.2 NVMe 1TB (non-heatsink) is available for shipping and in stock at Memory Express for slightly cheaper: $169.99 plus $8.99 shipping = $178.99.

Guaranteed at this price this won't last long and will sell out imminently.

https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX75359

By the way: you don't want the heatsink version... heatsinks are terrible for M.2 SSD drives outside of the controller chip itself. Just use a bit of inexpensive thermal pad on the controller for optimal M.2 SSD use, heat and performance.

Thanks, I had no clue about the issues with heatsinks and M.2 SSD, much appreciated. I cancelled my Amazon order with the heatsink.
Also, good looking out on the cheaper deal @ MemoryExpress
https://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX75359
Ordered Placed

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Dec 23rd, 2019 10:16 pm

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Ph7nam: Member; Nov 23, 2017; 348 posts; 141 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2019 10:16 pm

Elrondolio wrote: ↑ Even for gaming as you'll eventually start filling it up and hitting one of it's weaknesses.

of course if you fill these drives up with max capacity its gonna slow down, at that point why you getting a 1 TB