SSD Deals @ Newegg

[RaistlinZ]

Updated Feb 17th

- NEWEGG DEAL$ -

1. Seagate 600 240GB = $119.99. (530MB/440MB)

1. Crucial M500 240GB = $135.99. (500MB/250MB)

2. Crucial M500 480GB = $274.99. (500MB/400MB)

3. Crucial M500 960GB = $469.99. (500MB/400MB)

- TIGER DIRECT -

1. Samsung EVO 750GB = $379.99. (540MB/520MB)

 

[Termie]

As an FYI, the M500 is also available for $140 at Amazon.

BTW, are those Seagate 600 SSDs in your sig rig? You list them as Samsungs.

Also, nice job scoring that Pro V Edition. That was an incredible deal - must have been a special run, because it was never restocked at Newegg after it sold out.

 

[you2]

Yea I was just 'bout to post that it was cheaper on amazon. Been looking for a small ssd (64gb @ 0.50ct a gig).

 

[notposting]

Somewhat OT, but being an SSD deal thread, I think it fits: what's the opinion on reliability nowadays? A few years ago it seemed like Intel was probably the best in that regard, are these things getting better? It's the main reason I haven't gone in for an SSD thus far, seemed like there were too many SSD's back then just magically deciding not to work for people one morning.

 

[alaricljs]

Very pleased with Samsung and Crucial reliability. Haven't had any issues as compared to all 3 of my OCZ mistakes^Wpurchases.

I did go with a couple Seagate 600s mirrored in my server due to the great deal Since they're mirrored and are backed up nightly I don't have too much to worry about. I put the 2 originally mirrored OCZ Vertex 2's in as ZFS L2ARC and SLOG devs. I've only had 1 issue with these drives after moving them into 24x7 use and set up correctly in ZFS it won't matter if one randomly disappears again. These drives couldn't hack laptops at all tho.

 

[RaistlinZ]

As an FYI, the M500 is also available for $140 at Amazon.

BTW, are those Seagate 600 SSDs in your sig rig? You list them as Samsungs.

Also, nice job scoring that Pro V Edition. That was an incredible deal - must have been a special run, because it was never restocked at Newegg after it sold out.

Ah, thanks for pointing it out. Fixed.

I'm very happy with the Seagate drives, and the ASUS mobo. Hopefully this should last me until 8-core become affordable.

 

[emenk]

Somewhat OT, but being an SSD deal thread, I think it fits: what's the opinion on reliability nowadays? A few years ago it seemed like Intel was probably the best in that regard, are these things getting better? It's the main reason I haven't gone in for an SSD thus far, seemed like there were too many SSD's back then just magically deciding not to work for people one morning.

This is from Best SSDs: Holiday 2013 by Kristian Vättö:

You might have heard this earlier, but having an SSD is what matters, the brand and model are secondary. That is especially true now that we no longer have completely awful SSDs in the market -- most drives in the market are pretty good but that doesn't mean some aren't better than the others

Also, you might want to read what Anand wrote regarding the endurance of the Samsung EVO line.

 

[Termie]

This is from Best SSDs: Holiday 2013 by Kristian Vättö:

Also, you might want to read what Anand wrote regarding the endurance of the Samsung EVO line.

I'd weigh Anand's comments against real-world testing by Tech Report, that's shown that the Samsung Evo most definitely has lower endurance than any other current SSD - http://techreport.com/review/25681/the-ssd-endurance-experiment-testing-data-retention-at-300tb

 

[emenk]

But even there:

Even TLC-based offerings should have more than enough endurance to handle what the vast majority of consumers will throw at them ... I would have no qualms about using TLC-based SSDs in my own systems, but I would check the SMART attributes periodically to keep an eye out for reallocated sectors.

There isn't any question that TLC (what the Samsung Evos use) isn't as robust at MLC, but notposting was asking if what's out there now is good enough. I'm thinking it (including the Evos) probably is.

Also, I'm thinking that a few years ago, the problem was the SSDs tended to fail very non-gracefully. I don't think that's the case anymore. The type of failures that techreport.com was testing for can result in you not being able to write to the drive if there are too many of them, but you can still read from it, right?

 

[Craig234]

So, what's the best 1TB SSD to buy now? So I can watch for a sale.

 

[Zim]

So, what's the best 1TB SSD to buy now? So I can watch for a sale.

It's not like you have a lot of choice...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2W014B1465

 

[Termie]

It's not like you have a lot of choice...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA2W014B1465

There's also the Crucial M500 960GB for a bit less.

Review: http://techreport.com/review/25763/...ans-crucial-m500-960gb-vs-samsung-840-evo-1tb

 

[nwo]

Add this one to the OP list:
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SV300S37A/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

$69.99 after $20 off w/ promo code SSDKING20, ends 1/2

 

[TemjinGold]

I can vouch for the crucial. Great drive!

 

[VirtualLarry]

Add this one to the OP list:
Kingston SSDNow V300 Series SV300S37A/120G 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

$69.99 after $20 off w/ promo code SSDKING20, ends 1/2

Thanks! Limit one per customer though.

 

[RaistlinZ]

Wow, nice find! Tempted to buy one and keep as a cheap reserve drive.

 

[emenk]

FWIW, NewEgg's "Mystery Deal" is the SAMSUNG 840 Pro (MLC) 128 GB drive for $115 with code EMCYTZT5348. That's a good price, but it's a bit of a letdown as a "Mystery Deal". Adorama has it at the same price.

 

[Craig234]

Newegg also has the Samsung EVO 750GB for $400, same price as holiday sale (except on Dec 24, there was some 'Masterpass' code 10% off I didn't use).

 

[john3850]

Do you think these SSD prices will stay low for a few months.
The last time I saw such low priced SSDs was when the 830 were going out.

 

[nwo]

Do you think these SSD prices will stay low for a few months.
The last time I saw such low priced SSDs was when the 830 were going out.

I think it seems like SSDs are moving towards making 240-250GB drives mainstream (around or under $100) and slowly taking over the 120-128GB market segment. So yes, I do believe we will continue seeing these prices in the months to come.

It is too soon to tell, and I bet most retailers/etailers will try to squeeze the most $$ out of the old prices. I wouldn't be surprised if 240-256GB drives dropped to $100 or less by the end of this year.

 

[Rinaun]

I wouldn't be surprised if 240-256GB drives dropped to $100 or less by the end of this year.

I'd be shocked if they didn't to be honest. I'm already seeing 240gb's on sale around 160ish. Considering I paid around 100$ for my 64GB in 2011, It's not hard to see $100 for 240gb

What I want to see though is the price on 64gb drives drop to the point where everyone will using cached HDDs

 

[john3850]

I'd be shocked if they didn't to be honest. I'm already seeing 240gb's on sale around 160ish. Considering I paid around 100$ for my 64GB in 2011, It's not hard to see $100 for 240gb

What I want to see though is the price on 64gb drives drop to the point where everyone will using cached HDDs

The 64GB are on there way out with only one chip they got too slow.
You now need a 128Gb to get the same speed that the 64 had when they came out.
Glad I have a few extra 128GB 840 from a very old $70 sale.

 

[nwo]

What I want to see though is the price on 64gb drives drop to the point where everyone will using cached HDDs

Yes please! I would love to have a 32GB or 64GB SSD as a cache drive! However, they are awfully expensive compared to a 120-240GB SSD...

 

[Rinaun]

Yes please! I would love to have a 32GB or 64GB SSD as a cache drive! However, they are awfully expensive compared to a 120-240GB SSD...

Exactly. The cheapest one I looked into was roughly 40-50$ for a 32gb. I'd really love a 32gb SSD for under 30$, or a 64GB for under 50$.

I'd never move back to uncached drives

 

[nwo]

Exactly. The cheapest one I looked into was roughly 40-50$ for a 32gb. I'd really love a 32gb SSD for under 30$, or a 64GB for under 50$.

I'd never move back to uncached drives

Even at those prices, they are still nearly 2x more expensive than the larger drives, which is why I refuse to buy them. Especially since their performance also tends to be lower. Considering 128GB drives can be had for as low as $70 and 240-256GB drives as low as $130, that brings the price down to nearly $0.50/GB.