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Crucial M.2 MX300 275GB SSD $71 + $14 Delivery @ i-Tech

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Price dropped. Normally around $130.

Crucial MX300 275GB M.2 (2280) SSD 530/500MB/s

*Sequential reads/writes up to 530 / 510 MB/s on all file types
*Random reads/writes up to 92k / 83k on all file types
*Over 90x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
*Accelerated by Micron� 3D NAND technology
*Dynamic Write Acceleration delivers faster saves and file transfers
*More durable than a hard drive � no small moving parts that are prone to failure
*Best-in-class hardware encryption keeps data safe and secure
*Exclusive Data Defense guards against data corruption
*Adaptive Thermal Protection allows for adaptive cooling
*Power Loss Protection completes writing commands even if power is lost
*Includes free Acronis� True Image� HD software for easy data migration
*Compatible with the Crucial� Storage Executive tool for easy drive maintenance
 

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  • whats the difference between sata and an m.2? mainly using ssd for windows boot and games

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      One plugs into the motherboard via SATA cable, the other goes into an M.2 slot on the motherboard.

      https://www.google.com/search?q=M.2+slot+on+the+motherboard.…

    • +2

      M.2 is the form factor of the SSD and what kind of socket it can be plugged into on a Motherboard. SATA is also a connector on a motherboard but it is also the backplane for how it connects to the Computer. This will limit the kind of speeds you can get.

      When you purchase a drive you want to look and see if your motherboard supports it and if the Drive is SATA or PCIe based. PCIe is faster then SATA and usually uses the M.2 connector to a motherboard. SATA drives can either use the SATA port or the M.2 style port to connect to the computer but both will run at SATA speeds.

    • M.2 describes the connector only. Sata or NVMe are almost protocols that M.2 devices can use. This one is SATA.

      For a M.2 of ~250Gb, this isn't really a big bargain.

    • They are both m.2 2280 drives
      This particular drive though is SATA m.2, so it's basically old tech, uses PCI Express Version 2.0 x4, instead of the current NVME Drives using 3.0 x4.
      Severely limited in speed, in comparison, you would only ever want this over a current gen NVME if you only have support for m.2 SATA 2.0 x4.
      And that's debatable anyway, since I believe most, if not all current 3.0 drives are backwards compatible.
      At least that' my take on it, I've been researching this myself today. And I'm still undecided which way to go.

      Someone feel free to correct me, or explain it better.

  • Price is good, delivery was robbery

    • The price is good if you are specifically looking for a SATA m.2 drive, and only because generally these older tech drives just aren't made anymore.

  • I sure bought a 256gb Transcend 430 (m.2 2242) for $70 something, free delivery (took 1.5 weeks to deliver though).

  • Buy Intel 660p instead….much better

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