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    Enterprise Grade Samsung SM843T 980GB vs Samsung 850 Pro 1TB?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Huxlay, Dec 4, 2014.

  1. Huxlay

    Huxlay Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys!

    I just stumbled upon an incredible deal, a friend's friend is selling an enterprise grade Samsung SM843T 980GB SSD for only $431.

    I was just wondering: me as a consumer (who is currently trying to pick an OS SSD for his new Clevo P751ZM), is there a point for me to buy this enterprise grade SSD, or should I just stick to the 850 Pro?

    Thanks!
     
    Huxlay, Dec 4, 2014
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  2. A1X

    A1X Notebook Consultant

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    Did I miss something? Why sticking to the 850 Pro and paying ~$200 more? I'd grab the SM843T if covered by some warranty.
     
    A1X, Dec 6, 2014
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  3. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    The read speeds are "meh" by today's standards...

    If you *must* buy a Samsung drive, I'd say that 850 Pro is likely a better choice for a laptop.

    My $0.02 only...
     
    ajkula66, Dec 6, 2014
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  4. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Yeah, if sticking to Samsung SSD's, the 850 Pro would be my choice over this offer from a 'friends friend'.

    Also, doesn't seem like 980GB capacity is possible for this model?

    See:
    Samsung SM843 Enterprise SSD Review | StorageReview.com - Storage Reviews


     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 6, 2014
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  5. HTWingNut

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    A1X Notebook Consultant

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    A1X, Dec 6, 2014
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    Seems like they added the additional capacity model after that review I found/linked. (I stand corrected; but glad the OP is aware of this now).

    Still doesn't seem to offer anything special over an 850 Pro or an SanDisk Extreme Pro except for a few $$ saved. To me, not worth it; I'd rather buy new.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Dec 6, 2014
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    I agree. Looks like they turned a commercial drive into an enterprise drive.
     
    HTWingNut, Dec 6, 2014
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  9. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Yeah after seeing that review, its the 850 Pro or something that is not Samsung.. This drive is junk if your'e not an enterprise user...
     
    TomJGX, Dec 7, 2014
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  10. Huxlay

    Huxlay Notebook Consultant

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    Why so much hate for Samsung? What do you guys recommend?
     
    Huxlay, Dec 21, 2014
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  11. ajkula66

    ajkula66 Courage and Consequence

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    No hate whatsoever. It's just that there's no need to purchase an outdated entry-level-server-grade drive unless it's ridiculously cheap.

    Samsung 850 Pro, Sandisk Extreme Pro. Crucial MX100.

    All depends on how much you want to spend, really.
     
    ajkula66, Dec 21, 2014
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  12. TomJGX

    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    Exactly! This enterprise drive isn't worth it.. Also the hate for Samsung at least from me is due to the absolutely experiences I've had with their products!
     
    TomJGX, Dec 21, 2014
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