Back in stock for $16 $20 $23 $24 $25 ~$26 cheaper than the previous deal. Excellent price for this NVMe storage.
Updated price as the AUD is gaining ground on the USD
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68 cents now….
69
nice
checking au.pcpartpicker.com for the last 2 years, the lowest ever seems to be $209, but generally its $300+.
This seems better than pre-covid pricing.
Is the heatsink really needed?
I didn't bother. Doubt you will see a great amount of difference, and unless your case is like an oven then i think decent airflow will keep it cool enough. Some extra info here if you want to take a read: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/12/05/wd-black-sn750-h… and also here: https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/wd…
Thank you!
Not really, only the controller needs cooling to prevent throttling but shouldn't be a problem in a well ventilated case.
Only if smashing the SSD with constant IO for hours ….e.g for something like video editing. You may get thermal throttling.
For general use, no not required.
My case doesn't have the greatest airflow and I do video editing, so I have some concerns. But at worst it'll only throttle a bit right? Won't damage itself?
Correct.
If you look at a lot of reviews, they only seem to be able to get NVMe drives to thermal throttle under some pretty unusual (i.e. synthetic) conditions and benchmarks.
Nope but if you can put it on I'd advise doing so.
No. My guess is they're only including one so it looks like a PCIE Gen4 SSD (which it isn't). Those are significantly faster, but need a lot more cooling.
Ordered, thanks OP (hmm, now what to do with the 500GB version I ordered a few weeks ago….)
Return it
We can? There isn't some black mark on us or smth? (Soooo going to if so)
Mind you, i've just checked and $24 would be deducted from the original price (excluding original shipping cost) to return the item as a change of mind. So the 500GB deal for approx $119 + 7.50ish shipping = total $126ish. The return would only be $119- $24 (return shipping) = $95 back from Amazon. so you've missed out close to $30.
goddamn paid $260 for this I think
I paid $253 for this 2 weeks ago from Amazon :(.. waiting sometimes pays off..
If you buy another one you can bring down the cost to $239 each ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
That's how ozbargain helps me save money!
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cheers
Such a great price. So tempted. Paid more an adata 1TB
Nabbed one. Cheers!
I have seen a few people mention this SSD on other SSD deals, how does it compare to 970 Pro ?
same question, how does it compare to 970 pro ….?
Bench comparison: https://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/2432?vs=2380
It's in a completely different price segment to the 970 Pro. The 970 Pro in Aus is about $490.
The SN750 is more comparable to the 970 EVO.
The 970 Pro has incredible performance and endurance but for most people it's serious overkill.
Most people will barely notice a difference between a decent SATA SSD and a decent NVMe SSD anyway, law of diminishing returns.
Thank you I only used userbenchmark's data but I will try to use anandtech in the future.
Nice, this will make a good pair with my 970 Pro, Cheers!
Is warranty a problem from this US?
Correction, saw this from the AMZ post:
Question:Warranty in Australia?
Answer:5 years
By Amazing photo on 19 May 2020
Warranty & Support
Amazon.com.au Return Policy: You may return for a full refund for the price you paid within 30 days of delivery any new computer purchased from Amazon that is "dead on arrival", arrives in damaged condition or is still in unopened boxes.
Saying in stock on June 12
I chose the Kingston A2000 1tb good drive n cheap enough. Can be found for $203 to $213 plus shipping.
https://www.solutionsbybrandon.com.au/kingston-technology-sa…
https://www.eyo.com.au/600573_kingston-a2000-m-2-ssd-1tb-sa2…
https://www.megabuy.com.au/kingston-1000g-a2000-m2-2280-nvme…
https://www.centrecom.com.au/kingston-1tb-a2000-sa2000m81000…
Tomshardware review.
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/kingston-a2000-m2-nvme-…
Tweektown review
https://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/9203/kingston-a2000-1tb-nv…
The WD SN750 is a level above your Kingston A2000 (check the reviews you linked to confirm). The kingston is normally a great product for $200 but with the price drop on the WD it's a no brainer. Go with the WD SN750!
Yeah got an A2000 pre-COVID. At 150GB left a copy within the drive only gets around 300MB/s which is a bit shit, but I'd never notice it in the real world. Disappointing for DRAM cache and TLC NAND.
You may want to read this before considering buying it…
https://www.mydigitaldiscount.com/everything-you-need-to-kno…
Samsung uses superior MLC flash chips that will last much longer than the cheaper SanDisk TLC in WD drive. If you don't care about durability, go for WD.
My recommendation is to wait for a deal on Samsung 970 Plus drive which I own.
Your 970 Evo Plus is TLC. 970 Pro is MLC
mic drop
Yeah they call it "3-bit MLC', quite misleading but it is technically correct.
The 970 Pro is also advertised as 3-bit MLC?
@antik: The 970 Pro is advertised as 2-bit MLC. There's also the 970 EVO Plus, which uses TLC NAND making it a stupid buy. From a review it seems to just have a special firmware.
I hope that you know 3 bit MLC is TLC, Samsung's marketing.
Noob question, but if I get a new SSD, how do I get my current windows onto it?
SSD manufacturers usually have their own transfer/cloning software but third party ones are available as well.
Minu tools shadow maker is better, free and easier.. its even better then samsungs one.
just make sure your Mobo can boot from nvme
$221.37 now
Thanks, grabbed two at $221.37
Compared to the Crucial P1 (which I have currently), what is the real world benefit this has for gamers? I see a ~1 second better game load time. hardly worth the premium IMO?! please prove me wrong!
Yeah, not much noticeable difference between the best nvme SSDs. It'd be crazy to spend money replacing yours with this (and this isn't the absolute fastest either).
But my old Samsung SSD has lasted about 10 years with no signs of trouble yet, so it looks like quality SSDs are very "cheap per year of use".
Over a decade(s), some people will want to just spend the extra 30 bucks and get the marginally faster unit.
Don't forget that CPUs have hit a wall too; actual per-core performance isn't increasing much each year (see e.g.: 2011 CPUs playing the most demanding current games at 1080p). This means everything except maybe your GPU is going to be quite viable for at least 10 years. Maybe there will eventually be games you can't play at 4k or 120FPS with max settings, but nothing will be unplayable. So it makes sense to save a bit more, get quality parts, and go longer without upgrades.
once you already have an SSD, regardless of SATA3 or NVME, you won't see much additional benefit in splurging on the latest and greatest. you nailed it with the ~1 second difference thing in most realworld applications and gaming. if you truly are cashed up, Intel Optane can improve Windows booting and game load time by a few more seconds due to their proprietary tech having much better random read times at a huuuge premium.
For people like me who care about the warranty, check that Amazon US post policy here:
-Get it as soon as June 23-25 when you choose Priority International Delivery at checkout.
-Delivery rates and return policy.
-Manufacturer warranty may not apply
-Local Customer Service and hassle free returns within 30 days
-All import customs duties and taxes included at the time of purchase
Important:
-Manufacturer warranty may not apply
Just fyi. Still a good bargain thou
So, the way I read it….if it breaks within 30 days, Amazon Australia will replace it free of charge. After 30 days, you're on your own unless WD Australia honours the warranty. Right?
Not seems not the case based my past experience with Amazon. Bought a few memory cards from Amazon US, and found both of them defective after around a year, contacted Amazon and got RMA with out hustle. They also refunded the return postage which I thought would be on me.
Grabbed it at $221! Was trying to hold out on a good price for the 970 evo plus but at this price the wd black was too tempting :) cheers op!
500gb stick is also pretty low at $131 plus shipping.
Plus point for the $$
Minus point for the performance. It might not be an issue for some people anyway.
Check this out:
Capacity 250 GB 500 GB 1 TB 2 TB
Sequential Read 3100 MB/s 3470 MB/s 3470 MB/s 3400 MB/s
Sequential Write1600 MB/s 2600 MB/s 3000 MB/s 2900 MB/s
Question for you, just yesterday I ordered a 500G and a 1TB Adata SX82000, totalled about $428. Should I cancel and go for the WDs? My use is primarily gaming on ultra and Photoshop.
For me, I will keep the 1TB version and cancel 500GB one. Adata SX82000 still pretty good overall.
Option 3, cancel both and order 2 of this WD Black.
realy interesting to see that the 1TB one generally writes faster
seems like it's back to Price: $327.30
Still available at $221 on see all buying options page.
oh yes, you are right. i missed that part.
Is there something similar that will suit a laptop?
This fits a laptop assuming you have a NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 connection.
this doesn't have the best power management, your battery life might take a hit if you use this.
Cancelled my 500GB order which hadnt shipped yet and ordered this instead!
This is the way
This or p1 crucial 1 tb for 135?
Amazon just confirmed delivery date for p1.
I’d say the crucial but if you decide with this happy to take the crucial off your hands :)
Where can I find this deal?
That deal has expired or out of stock
This or p1 crucial 1 tb for 135?
Amazon just confirmed delivery date for p1.
Sorry double post
You literally won't notice the difference with Crucial and this imo unless video editing etc
Lucky you, no word on my p1
Honestly unsure how much difference it would make under normal circumstances, currently using a p1 as my OS drive and it has been fine, I think the idea is that it remains relatively okay until it starts getting quite full, so think of the P1 as having a bit smaller capacity when comparing the P1 and this.
From anandtech review:
"The Crucial P1 relies very heavily on its SLC cache to provide high performance, and that cache shrinks as the drive fills up. When the drive is full, a very write-heavy workload can overflow the cache and severely impact write speeds and even read performance to some extent. However when the drive isn't close to full, it is nearly impossible to fill the SLC cache with a realistic workload, and the Crucial P1 performs at least as well as any other entry-level NVMe drive, and sometimes rivals high-end NVMe drives."
Comparison bench link: https://www.anandtech.com/bench/product/2248?vs=2380
Still no word on shipping.. 1tb for 132$ was a great deal though for an M.2
Any other suggestions?
Just got mine delivered few minutes ago.
@kisshell9: Wonder wtf going on , need it for primary drive on a build.
Doesn't matter if U selected priority or expedited delivery? Still out of stock
@G-rig: I had ordered normally with amazon prime. Was supposed to be delivered on june 11 but somehow got an email saying it was out for delivery. I am in brisbane if that helps but looks like it's coming from nsw.
@kisshell9: No worries perhaps you got your order in a bit earlier and they are refilling them or waiting for more stock. Probably happy to wait for that price, the same thing in a samsung Evo is about $350 Or something.
No rush, Stil haven't finalized cases and fans, guess could always set up The PC using an older ssd then just copy to other memory when available?
Cheers
@G-rig: Arriving 12-17 June now apparently..
Still waiting on a PSU too , not much communication from saveonit either, lousy at the moment..
So if the in stock date is the same, are there any negatives to cancelling my order and re-ordering to save $4?
I did it and the projected delivery moved back a little despite the stock date being the same. Still worth it to me though.
cheers for letting me know, I ordered within a minute of the deal going up so I'll take the $4 hit for maybe faster delivery
I’ve ordered a few things from Amazon US recently and they have all arrived well before the estimated delivery date.
@skd100™: Ordered some DDR4 3600 ram on Friday 29th May from Amazon.. it still hasn't even shipped yet…Its via Expedited International Delivery
I cancelled and reordered at $218, that additional $3 tipped me over the edge
Good call! Updated the OP.
@turkz1: my inner Ozbargain couldn't resist cancelling my original order for $225 and re-ordering at $218. I am not in a hurry to get it, so ill take that $7 saving.
@monzablau16v: Did that same thing twice now mate! 225 > 221 > 218. Ready to cancel and reorder when it drops to $215 😂
@turkz1: no need to cancel, I just chatted with Amazon support online and they gave me a $6 credit due to the price drop
Whats the diff between getting this deal and say a 1tb portable SSD?
Newbie - looking for speed & longetivity quick comparison?
I'm assuming any portable SSD will have lower speeds simply due to the USB bottleneck, whereas this one plugs directly into an m.2 slot on the computer's motherboard.
That said, I don't think the difference would be enormous.
Heading back to pre Covid19 pricing.