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expiredenplaned posted Nov 28, 2021 10:05 AM

Works for PS5: ADATA Legend 840 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe $120

$110

$150

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New product as of Nov 2. See below for discussion of PS5.

PCIe Gen 4 Read/Write 5000 MB/s/4500 MB/s TLC but DRAM-less. If you are using Windows you should be fine because it uses HMB (Host Memory Buffer) which is enabled in Win 10 and Win 11.

https://www.amazon.com/ADATA-Lege...B09H8QBBQ7

Also available at B&H:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr..._pcie.html Now $149.99

ADATA claims compatibility with PS5 and even has a mini-presentation:

https://webapi3.adata.com/storage...40_SSD.pdf
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New product as of Nov 2. See below for discussion of PS5.

PCIe Gen 4 Read/Write 5000 MB/s/4500 MB/s TLC but DRAM-less. If you are using Windows you should be fine because it uses HMB (Host Memory Buffer) which is enabled in Win 10 and Win 11.

https://www.amazon.com/ADATA-Lege...B09H8QBBQ7

Also available at B&H:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr..._pcie.html Now $149.99

ADATA claims compatibility with PS5 and even has a mini-presentation:

https://webapi3.adata.com/storage...40_SSD.pdf

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Nov 28, 2021 1:54 PM
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pbmpharmacistNov 28, 2021 1:54 PM
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Does it need a heatsink or just plug and play with PS5?
Nov 28, 2021 2:05 PM
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dkslblackjackNov 28, 2021 2:05 PM
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You can use it as is. Would be better to get a low profile heat sink too.
Dec 2, 2021 1:28 AM
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daveangelDec 2, 2021 1:28 AM
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showing $150 already expired?
Dec 3, 2021 2:43 PM
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SSteveTXDec 3, 2021 2:43 PM
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On Amazon, it shows as $120 for me with an additional $40 off coupon checkbox. Seems like a really good deal for anyone that gets that checkbox.
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Coupons available for this offer:
Save $40 on ADATA Legend 840 1TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe PS SSD Up to 5000 MBs
Save $40.00 with this coupon. Discount at checkout.
For PS5 NVME drives, you should get a heatsink. I have a different drive in mine, but use a heatsink like this one - https://www.amazon.com/MHQJRH-hea...B07KDDKDNN
Last edited by SSteveTX December 3, 2021 at 06:48 AM.
Dec 3, 2021 2:48 PM
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GoEagles997Dec 3, 2021 2:48 PM
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Minimum recommended read speed for PS5 is 5500MB/s. This one is 5000.
Dec 3, 2021 2:56 PM
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SSteveTXDec 3, 2021 2:56 PM
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Quote from GoEagles997 View quoted comment :
Minimum recommended read speed for PS5 is 5500MB/s. This one is 5000.
I run the drive below in my PS5 and it is rated at 5000/4400 read/write and it works fine. The PS5 self test actually came up at 5636 MB/s on my drive. There are much slower drives that have been reported as working as well (e.g. 3200)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DTGXQX5
Dec 3, 2021 2:57 PM
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eytxDec 3, 2021 2:57 PM
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Ordered then canceled even though I got it for $86 after coupon.

I looked up the specs and it is using a new controller, IG5220, which is DRAM-less. Meaning this SSD is going to get SLOOOOOW as it fills up. I would be worried about it slowing down as the drive filled.
Last edited by eytx December 3, 2021 at 10:01 AM.

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Dec 3, 2021 3:23 PM
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RadicalOrionDec 3, 2021 3:23 PM
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80 bucks for a PS5 drive at 1 TB? Count me in
Dec 3, 2021 4:05 PM
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JDubb66Dec 3, 2021 4:05 PM
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The claims 5500 MB/s is required for PS5 are greatly exaggerated.
The only thing that's needed is pci express gen 4.
Dec 3, 2021 5:55 PM
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kqian111Dec 3, 2021 5:55 PM
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Quote from eytx View quoted comment :
Ordered then canceled even though I got it for $86 after coupon.

I looked up the specs and it is using a new controller, IG5220, which is DRAM-less. Meaning this SSD is going to get SLOOOOOW as it fills up. Also, it only has expected lifespan of 650 TBW which is really low. I would not use this in any PC application, but maybe for PS5 it would be okay? I would still be worried about it slowing down as the drive filled however.
650 TBW is pretty standard for 1TB drives. Look at the best Gen4 drives and their TBW:

WD Black SN850 1TB: 600 TBW
Samsung 980 Pro 1TB: 600 TBW
Sabrent Rocket 4+ 1TB: 700 TBW

Need I say more?
Dec 3, 2021 6:00 PM
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eytxDec 3, 2021 6:00 PM
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Quote from kevinqian View quoted comment :
650 TBW is pretty standard for 1TB drives. Look at the best Gen4 drives and their TBW:

WD Black SN850 1TB: 600 TBW
Samsung 980 Pro 1TB: 600 TBW
Sabrent Rocket 4+ 1TB: 700 TBW

Need I say more?
Did not realize Gen4 Drives had such poor lifespans compared to Gen3. Thank you.
Dec 3, 2021 6:02 PM
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ZimmyDec 3, 2021 6:02 PM
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The description says it includes a heatsink or is that just product speak?

What's in the box:
ADATA Technology 1TB LEGEND 840 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive with Heatsink

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