expirediconian | Staff posted Apr 16, 2024 01:05 AM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Apr 16, 2024 01:05 AM
SABRENT USB 3.2 USB-C M.2 SSD Enclosure: 20Gbps Rocket RGB $34.65, 10Gbps
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Like for example, encoding a video, editing, decoding etc, anything that requires sustained heavy read and writes for prolonged periods of time (several hours), you run the risk of overheating it and in my case it will run too hot disconnect, and corrupt the entire m.2 drive. Resulting in absolute rage when all the your files in your drive gets completely nuked and will have to force initialize it for it to be usable again (even that won't work at times)
In short: Get this if you plan on playing games fast, transfer files etc. Don't get this if you plan on using it for stuff that will require heavy use that involves lots of reading writing and deleting on the drive at the same time.
Edit: also for those that think the cooling pad will be enough, it won't. You will have better luck just taking the top off and let it cool that way. It was a very poor design to have this enclosure on a fully enclosed METAL rectangular box of abomination with no ventilation in mind. Also If you buy this make sure you use usb-c to usb-c. You can use a usb-c to usb3.1 or 3.2 but you will experience random disconnects now and then which is not ideal for something that's specifically designed for fast speeds and heavy use with the portability it's supposed to be designed for.
that makes it much easier to align the thermal pad with the nvme and case. good cooling.
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I don't even run into this sort of problem in high end games, mainly because all of the stuff happening involves the reading of the data files (loading scenes, movies scenes etc). Meanwhile the other is reading, writing, and deleting of data are happening the same time. It can keep up but it sure makes that m.2 run for it's money. The kicker is if you get interrupted during the process that mp4 container becomes corrupted and unplayable.
There are lots of much worse enclosures out there that seem to trap heat instead of transferring it to the case shell.
That said, when expecting extended work loads, I have taken to placing my NVME enclosures on top of my desktop when possible so it gets some airflow. Or I'll put the top down on my desk to help transfer heat that way.
It's pretty self explanatory when someone says heavy read/write. Playing games involves a lot of more reads than writes and anything above an ssd speed is already an overkill for most games currently out now (hence m.2 and nvme are not categorized as "recommended") while the other involves the reading, writing, and deleting of data simultaneously.
But you get some people here that just say just buy a bigger 1-2tb nvme and destroy that lifetime TBW lifespan ( when you are dealing with 200-250gb per file writes) on where you have your OS running on.
I would wait for sabrent to release a ASM2464 enclosure with a similar mechanical design as the 10Gbps one.
I would wait for sabrent to release a ASM2464 enclosure with a similar mechanical design as the 10Gbps one.
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Are you stupid? Are you dumb? Why would you remove the single appealing aspect of this device being it's portability and ease of use by making the excuse that you can just chug in another drive on your rig and problem solved?
You're telling me you would rather lug around your one only main device everywhere you go rather than have something as simple as something you could put in your pocket hassle free and walk away with another laptop. But rather, you have a screwdriver with you at all times so you can keep switching drives in between your rig and laptop?
THAT MY FRIEND, IS YOUR LAST 2 BRAIN CELLS FIGHTING FOR WHO GETS THIRD PLACE.
Are you stupid? Are you dumb? Why would you remove the single appealing aspect of this device being it's portability and ease of use by making the excuse that you can just chug in another drive on your rig and problem solved?
You're telling me you would rather lug around your one only main device everywhere you go rather than have something as simple as something you could put in your pocket hassle free and walk away with another laptop. But rather, you have a screwdriver with you at all times so you can keep switching drives in between your rig and laptop?
THAT MY FRIEND, IS YOUR LAST 2 BRAIN CELLS FIGHTING FOR WHO GETS THIRD PLACE.
ASM2464 enclosure
If you want a reputable vendor in the US, go to OWC and look for 1M2 enclosure. That is $120 and is beefy, well designed and comes with excellent support.
If you want it for $40, go to ali.
Look for a sandwich type enclosure (no sliders). I would not recommend the $34 blueendless. Jeyi at least has firmware updates on their site. Maiwo looks interesting, no experience with them. Be prepared to deal with new product issues because the ASM2464 is new.
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https://www.amazon.com/MAIWO-40Gb...r=1-4&th=1
this one is 43 at ali, the review seems ok
https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHard..._nvm
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