Samsung 960 EVO NVMe M.2 500GB SSD $319 Delivered @ Shopping Express

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Ldaowiies on 02/02/2017 - 19:02 shoppingexpress.com.au (372 clicks)
Last edited 03/02/2017 - 00:44 by 2 other users

First post so go easy please, long time lurker. 24 Hour Deal.
Not a bad deal for 500GB of M.2, but not the cheapest ever I'm sure. However, you do get free shipping and 2x Movie tickets so it's not too bad. 960 EVO has amazing speeds only second to the 960 PRO. For most users the difference will be negligible unless you're a power user and know what you're getting the extra speed for.

EDIT: Free 2 x Hoyts Tickets is from SE's current promotion (that you can see on their front page or in their emails) that if you spend over $200 you will receive two free adult movie tickets in your Cart at checkout :)

Mod: Movie tickets don't apply to this item, only items in this list - movie tickets will add to your cart.

Standard details below:
Type

PRODUCT TYPE
M.2
SERIES
960 EVO
INTERFACE
PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.2(partial)

Application

CONSUMER
Client PCs

Storage

CAPACITY
500 GB (1GB=1 Billionbyte by IDEMA) *Actual usable capacity may be less (due to formatting, partitioning, operating system, applications or otherwise)

Key Features

SEQUENTIAL READ SPEED
Up to 3,200 MB/sec 
*Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
SEQUENTIAL WRITE SPEED
Up to 1,800 MB/sec 
*Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
RANDOM READ SPEED
Random Read (4KB, QD32): Up to 330,000 IOPS (Thread 4) 
*Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Read (4KB, QD1): Up to 14,000 IOPS (Thread 1)
*Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
RANDOM WRITE SPEED
Random Write Speed (4KB, QD32): Up to 330,000 IOPS (Thread 4) 
*Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
Random Write Speed (4KB, QD1): Up to 50,000 IOPS (Thread 1) 
*Performance may vary based on system hardware & configuration
MEMORY SPEED
Samsung V-NAND Samsung 512MB Low Power DDR3
CONTROLLER
Samsung Polaris controller
TRIM SUPPORT
Yes
AES ENCRYPTION
AES 256-bit for User Data Encryption, TCG Opal
S.M.A.R.T. SUPPORT
Yes
GC (GARBAGE COLLECTION)
Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm
DEVICE SLEEP MODE SUPPORT
5mW(L1.2)

General

POWER CONSUMPTION (W)
*Average: Typ. 5.4 Watts, Idle : 1.2W(ASPT off) 
*Actual power consumption may vary depending on system hardware & configuration
RELIABILITY (MTBF)
1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

Environmental Specs

OPERATING TEMPERATURE
0°C to 70°C (Measured by SMART Temperature. Proper airflow recommended)
SHOCK
1500G , duration 0.5m sec, 3 axis

Form Factor

PRODUCT
M.2

Dimensions (W x D x H)

PRODUCT
Max. 80.15 x 22.15 x 2.38 (mm)
PACKAGE SIZE
143 X 98 X 23 (mm)

Weight

PRODUCT
Max 8g
PACKAGE WEIGHT
50.4g

Software

MANAGEMENT SW
Magician Software for SSD management

Warranty

PRODUCT
3 Year Limited Warranty or 200TBW Limited Warranty

SKU MZ-V6E500BW
Model # MZ-V6E500BW
Brand Samsung
Shipping Weight 0.1310kg

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  [Deactivated] on 02/02/2017 - 19:08

  Current cheapest on static ice + 2 free movie tickets. Nice deal OP :)

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  Geekomatic on 02/02/2017 - 19:09

  Please clarify— the link provided has nothing about movie tickets.

  Looks like a good deal, though, if correct.

  :)

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    daowiies on 02/02/2017 - 19:11

    Sorry! Will edit! It's SE's current deal where if you spend anything over $200, two movie tickets will appear in your basket at checkout. Was a nice surprise as I was only after the M.2 haha :)

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  [Deactivated] on 02/02/2017 - 19:19

  Optus1 offers internet/mobile customers $11.50 hoyts tickets.

  If you live in Sydney, you probably won't have trouble finding a Hoyts Theatre close to you.

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    Nukkels on 02/02/2017 - 20:40

    If you live in the other 99% of the country you might have a slightly harder time.

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      [Deactivated] on 03/02/2017 - 01:28

      Oh boo hoo.
      Sydney and Melbourne residents are all that matter

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        Rail Rider95 on 03/02/2017 - 08:34

        There's far more event cinemas in Sydney than there are Hoyts lol
        And Telstra Thanks gets you $12 tickets for them

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        [Deactivated] on 03/02/2017 - 11:31

        @Rail Rider95:

        We're talking about Hoyts tickets here.

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        AcoustiK on 03/02/2017 - 14:19

        +1

        @Rail Rider95:
        True, and having lived in Melbourne all my life in the past, IMHO I can say that Hoyts is Event's (Village) poorer cousin, whereas in Melbourne it's the other way around.

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  Sage on 02/02/2017 - 19:29

  Nice piece of equipment.

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  BlazinPast on 02/02/2017 - 19:42

  +1

  perfect valentines gift. something for everyone

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  turk182 on 02/02/2017 - 19:45

  Dang just paid $329 2 days ago… This drive is tiny

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  EightImmortals on 02/02/2017 - 20:49

  If only I hadn't bought that robot vaccuum cleaner yesterday…..

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    lostn on 03/02/2017 - 09:54

    Use your credit card.

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      EightImmortals on 03/02/2017 - 11:05

      Did that already. :)

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  Nukkels on 02/02/2017 - 23:38

  The 1TB version is also on sale for $635 which is the cheapest price at present one you include the free shipping. The movie tickets are again a bonus.

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  Owensun on 03/02/2017 - 00:07

  can anyone confirm that you get the two free movie tickets?
  I went to purchase it but cant see anything at the checkout screen mentioning it :(
  it does say for selected items… HELP PLZ ONLY 12 hours and 27 minutes to grab this deal hehe

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    daowiies on 03/02/2017 - 07:09

    I can confirm, will upload invoice later if you wish. I think they may have removed it now. There was one Samsung EVO M2 deal apart of the 'For Her Category' a day or two ago… I gotta go work now, that's a shame they changed it :(

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  Owensun on 03/02/2017 - 00:10

  :( just clicked on the link on the home page. it only selected items that get you the free movie tickets and the Samsung 960 EVO isnt one
  dam that sucks!

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    daowiies on 03/02/2017 - 07:10

    I think it was a day or two ago apart of the 'For Her' options, it seems they have removed it now though. I have the free movie tickets which I can upload the invoice for later if you want. Gotta go work now, but the tickets were valued at $44. :(

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  motion2082 on 03/02/2017 - 11:56

  Does anyone know why the Samsung 960 EVO is 500GB but the 960 Pro is 512GB?

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    daowiies on 03/02/2017 - 22:00

    Don't quote me on this, but I imagine it's probably like binning for graphics cards. So whatever didn't make the cut to become say a 960 PRO becomes a 960 EVO if it has speeds that are allowable inside set parameters. So eg. if it had 506GB instead of 512GB, it doesn't make the cut to be a 960 PRO but it qualifies as an EVO. They then clean up the drive by locking off the odd ends to an even 500GB. Or so that's my understanding haha. I may be completely wrong :P

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    lostn on 03/02/2017 - 23:53

    I think they wanted to further differentiate the two lines, and keep one as the clear premium. If they were both 500GB, an uninformed consumer would need to ask what is the difference because it wouldn't be immediately obvious. But this way they see they are not identical, and assume the 512GB is the premium card, then look up what else is premium about it.

    Just a theory.

    Some manufacturers use the rounded numbers, others use the slightly higher capacities that don't form nice and rounded numbers. Samsung uses both types for different product ranges.