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    Cheap Samsung 850 PRO SSDs on Amazon.fr

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by thegh0sts, Apr 23, 2016.

  1. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00LF10KTO

    the 512GB SSD is 185.85 which $280 AUD but VAT is deducted and with express shipping it's $280 AUD. It retails at $325 AUD in Australia.

    so if you're looking for an SSD this might do it for you!
     
    thegh0sts, Apr 23, 2016
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    If the same kind of 'specials' are available for the SanDisk Extreme Pro, you can probably get the much better 960GB capacity version for not much more...

    And enjoy a better/more responsive platform in anything more than a 'light' workload with more endurance (if needed), more capacity and more sustained performance over time too.

    Most 'deals' I see of Samsung products (especially their SSD's) are suspect to me (for good reason). The SanDisk Extreme Pro is still the better drive today.

    See:
    http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-recommendation-benchmark,3269.html

     
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    I am using 850 PRO SSDs in my laptop and I don't have issues with them and at this price it's pretty reasonable I think.
     
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    No doubt they are in the 'good enough' category. But like my post above suggests, if the SanDisk Extreme Pro has the same deals offered, it is a win/win for a better price and better performance. ;)
     
    tilleroftheearth, Apr 23, 2016
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