Test Setup
Please read our SSD Storage Review Format and Methodology article for an explanation of our test system, how we test, procedures, and goals for SSD reviews.
System Setup
We are using the motherboard’s current default BIOS settings. We have DOCP enabled. We are running the latest motherboard BIOS. We have Windows 10 Pro configured to run in the “High Performance” power profile. Windows has the latest updates. NVMe drivers are installed if present on the manufacturer’s webpage.
We compare SSDs on our graphs by PCIe or SATA version. For example, all PCIe Gen4 SSDs are on a graph for comparison, and all PCIe Gen3 SSDs are grouped together separately when reviewed. SATA is also grouped separately when reviewed. In this way, we are comparing similar PCIe or SATA performance, so that it doesn’t skew the results and you can see the best drive in that grouping based on the generation of performance.
Discussion (3 replies)
Join Discussion →Good to have another fast 2TB SSD available (I know the review is 1TB). Amazon lists the 2TB at $250.
Still waiting for the supposed slump in SSD pricing to show up. Fast PCIe 4 SSDs have been stuck around $130/TB while flash memory prices are reported to be falling about 15% per quarter.
Get out your bingo card now ... and prepare to keep waiting.
I got flooding, power loss, and covid variant. Waiting on earthquake and political upheaval for my bingo!