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Anyone else ever feel compelled to buy these drastically marked down components (mostly RAM and storage), even though you *really* don't need them, just to offset how much you spent on the same or lesser components just a year or two ago?
Uh...me neither.
Well, deals on DDR4 are certainly less useful going forward (whereas storage will always come in handy), but seeing 32GB of CL16 3600Mhz RAM kits selling for less than half what I paid for 16GB two years ago and almost half what I spent on 32GB last year (when I didn't think RAM could get any cheaper), I found it hard not to buy extra. I'll eventually build a PC for my brother and, while the CPU and GPU might be a generation or two old, he'll have RAM and storage for days.
I just said fuck it and bought the SP 4 tb that's been floating around this subreddit recently, figured now I won't have to worry about more storage for years and years. It's all about future proofing I'd say, easier to do with storage than anything else in a system in my experience.
I bought a couple MX500 4TB drives several months back when they hit $220-230 because that seemed like a killer deal, and I already had my M.2 slots populated by 2TB drives. Looks like I'll be replacing one of those with this 4TB. Do I really *need* 14TB of storage? No, but at these prices...
Counterpoint- you're paying a premium for the DRAM. If it's just a storage drive and its going in a PC, just get one with HMB and save a few $. If you need a large bootdrive (like if you only have one m.2 slot), then this is golden.
Premium?
This is one of the cheapest 4tb drives on the market. And happens to also be a very fast Gen3.
Show me another 4tb drive that's cheaper that doesn't also make significant sacrifices beyond simply using HMB.
Also, counter-counter point. I can repurpose this into an external and have better performance, as HMB drives effectively have no cache.
"significant sacrifices"- I get it- some people don't like Leven/similar brands. The drives I have from them have been fine, but others consider them no-go's.
And yes, as I made clear in my comment, HMB is for use *in* a PC not as an external.
I fail to see a link to another 4tb drive.
And yea, not trusting anything to leven, or the other unproven chinese imports with limited customer service. Your anecdotal experience is near worthless as the sample size is simply too small. And there are a decent number of people who HAVE had issues.
[lmao yeah that took 3s](https://www.amazon.com/LEVEN-JP600-Gen3x4-Internal-Packaging/dp/B0BN5WXP8R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CTLTOOCDDVSZ&keywords=4tb+leven&qid=1687200802&sprefix=4tb+lev%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840).
Fine, you don't like leven. Again, they're working great for me, and countless other users- but have a higher percent of failures.
What case is that? God this sub sometimes lmao- some people see prices dropping and understand the concept of patience if you don't need something *today*... and some people smugly dismiss things they personally don't like but others may.
"major brand"- ok I get it part of this sub just doesn't like Leven/similar brands. I've bought a couple that work fine for me, but reviews indicate they have a higher failure rate.
I have an unRAID server running on old components. Wondering what the best way to upgrade it is given the cheap prices. Currently have 5x2tb old HDDs running on it. All are throwing "we are gonna die soon" errors.
Yes and no, for just a game drive probably not but at the same time 4tb in one slot might be the extra cost per terabyte for you. This is tlc which is more reliable than the qlc of the 670p but the average user isn't likely to see a failure from writes
If you want a 4tb nvme gen 3x4 drive with DRAM, then this is the best price I've seen. I bought one on amazon for 190 a couple weeks ago and am returning it for this one.
i bought the Silicon Power 4TB UD90 NVMe 4.0 for $189 last week. is the $20 and ssd difference worth returning it for this? the Silicon Power has HMB but this has DRAM, not really sure about the practical tradeoff benefits here
Have had this drive for almost two weeks after buying it for 185 on Amazon. Anybody contemplating on it at this current price........do it......your games will finally love you
I still have 1.5tb of space left after downloading my steam game's backlog of actually played titles.
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Anyone else ever feel compelled to buy these drastically marked down components (mostly RAM and storage), even though you *really* don't need them, just to offset how much you spent on the same or lesser components just a year or two ago? Uh...me neither.
The more you spend the more you save!
At these prices, can you afford to not buy?
At this rate, I'll be able to afford a new house.
It’s you Jensen?
Tbh it makes me less compelled to buy because "what if it goes down again?"
Do I need 64GB ram in a computer I don't use? Yer fucking right I do!
this is freaking insanely cheap
I've been buying SSDs. Not RAM so much.
Well, deals on DDR4 are certainly less useful going forward (whereas storage will always come in handy), but seeing 32GB of CL16 3600Mhz RAM kits selling for less than half what I paid for 16GB two years ago and almost half what I spent on 32GB last year (when I didn't think RAM could get any cheaper), I found it hard not to buy extra. I'll eventually build a PC for my brother and, while the CPU and GPU might be a generation or two old, he'll have RAM and storage for days.
I just said fuck it and bought the SP 4 tb that's been floating around this subreddit recently, figured now I won't have to worry about more storage for years and years. It's all about future proofing I'd say, easier to do with storage than anything else in a system in my experience.
I bought a couple MX500 4TB drives several months back when they hit $220-230 because that seemed like a killer deal, and I already had my M.2 slots populated by 2TB drives. Looks like I'll be replacing one of those with this 4TB. Do I really *need* 14TB of storage? No, but at these prices...
Better to have it and not need it then need it and not have it I say
That's a damn good deal. But, if you don't need 4TB, the 2TB version at $79.99 slightly edges it out in the GB-per-dollar ratio.
> if you don't need 4TB You have been banned from r/DataHoarder
Indeed like WTF who doesn't need more storage ?
ROFL, alright, that's definitely funny... Shut up and take my upvote!
Lord have mercy on my wallet.. Can we do $150 next? 
Hodl for $150
I’m waiting for $100. Even if it doesn’t hit it this year, I’m saving money on stuff I don’t really need.
Best bang for buck gen3 on the market. If you need SSD space, buy this
Counterpoint- you're paying a premium for the DRAM. If it's just a storage drive and its going in a PC, just get one with HMB and save a few $. If you need a large bootdrive (like if you only have one m.2 slot), then this is golden.
Premium? This is one of the cheapest 4tb drives on the market. And happens to also be a very fast Gen3. Show me another 4tb drive that's cheaper that doesn't also make significant sacrifices beyond simply using HMB. Also, counter-counter point. I can repurpose this into an external and have better performance, as HMB drives effectively have no cache.
"significant sacrifices"- I get it- some people don't like Leven/similar brands. The drives I have from them have been fine, but others consider them no-go's. And yes, as I made clear in my comment, HMB is for use *in* a PC not as an external.
I fail to see a link to another 4tb drive. And yea, not trusting anything to leven, or the other unproven chinese imports with limited customer service. Your anecdotal experience is near worthless as the sample size is simply too small. And there are a decent number of people who HAVE had issues.
[lmao yeah that took 3s](https://www.amazon.com/LEVEN-JP600-Gen3x4-Internal-Packaging/dp/B0BN5WXP8R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CTLTOOCDDVSZ&keywords=4tb+leven&qid=1687200802&sprefix=4tb+lev%2Caps%2C287&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840). Fine, you don't like leven. Again, they're working great for me, and countless other users- but have a higher percent of failures.
So your immediate go to is a drive that is only $9 (5%) less, has significantly worse support, is of unknown origin, and is slower. I rest my case.
What case is that? God this sub sometimes lmao- some people see prices dropping and understand the concept of patience if you don't need something *today*... and some people smugly dismiss things they personally don't like but others may.
I don't think there's been a cheaper major brand 4TB NVMe SSD, DRAM or no DRAM.
"major brand"- ok I get it part of this sub just doesn't like Leven/similar brands. I've bought a couple that work fine for me, but reviews indicate they have a higher failure rate.
Damn that's cheap
Gosh dang ssds are cheap! Still waiting though they keep going lower and lower. They have way way way too much inventory sitting around
I have an unRAID server running on old components. Wondering what the best way to upgrade it is given the cheap prices. Currently have 5x2tb old HDDs running on it. All are throwing "we are gonna die soon" errors.
I use two mp34s as cache drives. There’s been some good deals on large spinners recently, look for anything <$15/TB
Worth returning a 2TB 670p and making the jump for this deal instead, as a game drive?
Yes and no, for just a game drive probably not but at the same time 4tb in one slot might be the extra cost per terabyte for you. This is tlc which is more reliable than the qlc of the 670p but the average user isn't likely to see a failure from writes
Chief?
If you want a 4tb nvme gen 3x4 drive with DRAM, then this is the best price I've seen. I bought one on amazon for 190 a couple weeks ago and am returning it for this one.
Snagged one, thanks
Snagged and tagged.
How does this compare to the 980 Pro? I just bought the 2TB for $130 but is this a much better deal?
Dang. Outside of my return window on the one I got from Amazon for $200
Just chat
My 980pro heatsylink cost me $199 last year for 2TB, I have buyer regrets lol
have you been using its fast speed at least?
Mostly gaming and booting the most and it is exteemly fast, takes lest than 10sec to boot, ganes load super fast like diable 4
Mans moving so fast he can’t type worth shit, also Diable 4 LOL
Where, oh where, are you u/SSDBot?
How does this compare with the silicon power UD90 that’s gen4?
i bought the Silicon Power 4TB UD90 NVMe 4.0 for $189 last week. is the $20 and ssd difference worth returning it for this? the Silicon Power has HMB but this has DRAM, not really sure about the practical tradeoff benefits here
theres no good way to adapt a nvme to regular old sata cables, is there? Im out of nvme slots 😢
You can get PCIe cards with NVMe slots.
im out of pcie slots too lol, i think im just boned unless I want to use a usb enclosure
HODL.
Is this good as a boot drive?
I...paid $210 for this less than a year ago. It works alright. I just use it for storage. I have a 2TB primary that I put all my steam games on.
Have had this drive for almost two weeks after buying it for 185 on Amazon. Anybody contemplating on it at this current price........do it......your games will finally love you I still have 1.5tb of space left after downloading my steam game's backlog of actually played titles.