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2TB XPG Atom 50 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 2280 Internal SSD

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ADATA via Amazon has 2TB XPG Atom 50 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 2280 Internal SSD Solid State Drive (AATO-50-2TCI) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

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Product Details:
  • Read/Write speed up to 5,000/4,500MB/s
  • Works with PS5
  • With LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) and AES 256-bit encryption, the ATOM 50 ensures accurate data transmissions and security. Supports SLC Caching and Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
  • Supports NVMe 1.4
  • 3D flash memory

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ADATA via Amazon has 2TB XPG Atom 50 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 2280 Internal SSD Solid State Drive (AATO-50-2TCI) on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member NervousLinen3499 for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Read/Write speed up to 5,000/4,500MB/s
  • Works with PS5
  • With LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) and AES 256-bit encryption, the ATOM 50 ensures accurate data transmissions and security. Supports SLC Caching and Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
  • Supports NVMe 1.4
  • 3D flash memory

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Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $25 lower (15% savings) than the list price.
  • About this store:
    • Amazon offers free returns for this item. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges.
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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TheRealWonderBoy
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The DRAM module on a SSD is used by the controller primarily for storing data mapping information during I/O. It has to do with the way in which SSD's write data to the NAND cells, which is different than how legacy spinning HDDs write data.

Without DRAM, the controller uses a portion of the NAND space to store this data, which is much slower than the DRAM. As PCIe speeds have increased, many manufacturers are using a technique called Host Memory Buffer (HMB) that allows the controller to use a small portion of system memory to store this data instead. PCIe transfers are very fast, so this is a viable solution. DRAM adds cost and additional power requirements, so manufacturers would ideally like to eliminate those factors.
LeviathanUltima
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No dram. Probably would pay $5 more and go with the Walmart pny 3040 with dram.
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Jan 15, 2023 05:54 PM
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poorgradJan 15, 2023 05:54 PM
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1tb model is the same $/GB at $69.99.
Endurance is decent at 1500 TBW for the 2TB version and 650TBW for the 1TB. The specs look high enough that they wouldn't be able to switch in QLC or a significantly worse controller.
Decent deal for a entry level PCIe gen 4 drive.
Jan 15, 2023 06:00 PM
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LeviathanUltimaJan 15, 2023 06:00 PM
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No dram. Probably would pay $5 more and go with the Walmart pny 3040 with dram.
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ClappinCheexJan 16, 2023 01:31 AM
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Quote from LeviathanUltima :
No dram. Probably would pay $5 more and go with the Walmart pny 3040 with dram.
What's dram for again on these drives?
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
Never heard of this brand.
Adata

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADATA
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Quote from BlueRaccoon1085 :
Never heard of this brand.
XPG (Xtreme Performance Gear) is ADATA's gamer-focused product line.
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Jan 16, 2023 04:43 AM
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BoostcakesJan 16, 2023 04:43 AM
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Would I need a heat sink for this on a ps5? Thanks yall.
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Jan 16, 2023 05:23 AM
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Quote from Boostcakes :
Would I need a heat sink for this on a ps5? Thanks yall.
Yes, most likely. There are many heat sinks for <$10 at Amazon
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RigTheFixJan 16, 2023 05:55 AM
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who makes the chips on these ? Hynix, Samsung..?
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arealMESSiahJan 16, 2023 10:41 AM
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Quote from RigTheFix :
who makes the chips on these ? Hynix, Samsung..?
Micron
https://www.techpowerup.com/revie...tb/17.html
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todd.james1983Jan 16, 2023 01:15 PM
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Quote from Boostcakes :
Would I need a heat sink for this on a ps5? Thanks yall.
I wouldn't use this for the PS5, it doesn't meet minimum spec and people have noticed stuttering in games because of using slower drives. Sony recommends a drive with 5,500 read. I would go with a drive that's capable of getting close to 7,000
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TheRealWonderBoyJan 16, 2023 01:22 PM
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Quote from joverstreet112 :
What's dram for again on these drives?
The DRAM module on a SSD is used by the controller primarily for storing data mapping information during I/O. It has to do with the way in which SSD's write data to the NAND cells, which is different than how legacy spinning HDDs write data.

Without DRAM, the controller uses a portion of the NAND space to store this data, which is much slower than the DRAM. As PCIe speeds have increased, many manufacturers are using a technique called Host Memory Buffer (HMB) that allows the controller to use a small portion of system memory to store this data instead. PCIe transfers are very fast, so this is a viable solution. DRAM adds cost and additional power requirements, so manufacturers would ideally like to eliminate those factors.

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greentea23Jan 16, 2023 07:32 PM
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Quote from TheRealWonderBoy :
The DRAM module on a SSD is used by the controller primarily for storing data mapping information during I/O. It has to do with the way in which SSD's write data to the NAND cells, which is different than how legacy spinning HDDs write data.

Without DRAM, the controller uses a portion of the NAND space to store this data, which is much slower than the DRAM. As PCIe speeds have increased, many manufacturers are using a technique called Host Memory Buffer (HMB) that allows the controller to use a small portion of system memory to store this data instead. PCIe transfers are very fast, so this is a viable solution. DRAM adds cost and additional power requirements, so manufacturers would ideally like to eliminate those factors.
Thanks for the detail explanation.
How do I know there is DRAM module on SSD or not?

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Jan 17, 2023 01:33 PM
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TheRealWonderBoyJan 17, 2023 01:33 PM
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Quote from greentea23 :
Thanks for the detail explanation.
How do I know there is DRAM module on SSD or not?
Sometimes it is mentioned in the description of the product or mentioned in the spec sheet on the manufacturer's website. Other times it may be mentioned by a hardware review website.

Most manufacturers have actually stopped mentioning it or at least have made it very difficult to find, particularly on NVMe disks because it's really less of an issue today than it was in the past with the use of HMB on the rise.

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