Different category of device than the more expensive TLC SSDs for sure, but I'm eyeing the $126 4TB Fanxiang:
fanxiang S660 4TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Internal Solid State Drive - with Heatsink, Dynamic SLC Cache, Up to 5000MB/s, Compatible with PS5, Laptop, PC Desktop
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6DMCJNF
Downsides is that it's QLC and no mention of DRAM, but I unfortunately need 4TB — my photo library doesn't fit in 2TB.
Read up on the downsides of QLC drives — they can be VERY slow to write once you're out of the cache. They are also less durable, but if your primary use is reading, these can be lightning fast for super cheap.
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Says it ships from Kentucky.
I'm not posting a link because every time I do I stumble over some obscure and silly rule and my post gets deleted.
Even lower cost if you buy two or three. Knock about another $10 off.
Item # 364419412982
Ebay says I'll get it next week.
I'm not sure about that other drive. It'd be inadvisable to say that name without having someone think that you said something else.
Write speed on this drive is poor.
Write speed on this drive is poor.
It spec'd at 4500-4950 on the pc, the PS5 said it was 4250MB/s. Tried out 10 different ps5 titles and saw no issues with loading or playing, but only did so over a 60min period. Happy with the purchase so far, great for a PS5 IMO, but would use something else for a PC (other than maybe a game drive) just because of the write issues
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It spec'd at 4500-4950 on the pc, the PS5 said it was 4250MB/s. Tried out 10 different ps5 titles and saw no issues with loading or playing, but only did so over a 60min period. Happy with the purchase so far, great for a PS5 IMO, but would use something else for a PC (other than maybe a game drive) just because of the write issues
I experienced the same. However I brought the more expensive ones ($150) with a write speed of supposedly 6800. PS5 clocked it at only 6300. Which is not bad but no where near close to 6800.
I was debating on getting a faster one, but everything I read said it does not matter as long as it's gen 4 and reads at least 4500, but there is the disclaimer that it could matter on future titles, but probably not
This is only decent if you are looking for a game drive
Another copy paste comment without an actual source or hands on. Try harder or don't try at all