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PNY CS2241 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD $269 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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PNY CS2241 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD $269 + Delivery ($0 to Metro/ C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
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Wicko on 24/02/2024 - 13:34 centrecom.com.au (1139 clicks)
Last edited 24/02/2024 - 14:59 by 2 other users

With SSD prices on their way up, if you missed your chance at getting a large 4TB drive for games (PS5 or PC) then another opportunity has arrived.

Upgrade your PC with the PNY CS2241 4TB M.2 NVMe SSD, featuring blazing-fast sequential read speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 4,200 MB/s. Experience rapid boot-ups and seamless application launches, while enjoying reliable storage and low power consumption. Benefit from a 5-year limited warranty. Get your SSD today with fast dispatch and delivery across Australia.

M280CS2241-4TB-CL

Controller: Phison E21T
Memory: Micron 176L QLC
DRAM Cache: None, HMB compatible
Sequential Read: 5000 MB/s
Sequential Write: 4200 MB/s
Random Read: Unknown
Random Write: Unknown
Endurance (TBW): 900 TB
Warranty: 5 Years

Surcharges: 1.2% Card & PayPal, 2% AmEx.
Free delivery excludes WA, NT & remote areas.

Computing 4TB Computer Component M.2 PCIe NVMe PNY SSD

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  • jayk87 on 24/02/2024 - 13:39
    +1

    That’ll fit a few games!

  • Panpanw on 24/02/2024 - 13:40
    +8

    QLC..pass

    • auswill on 24/02/2024 - 14:10
      +9

      Need 4tb… What would you recommend instead?

      • incipient on 24/02/2024 - 14:46
        +3

        If you're not writing much, then it's fine. Endurance is fair garbage, and write speeds suffer heavily after the slc cache (typically 20-50gb??). If you're just writing a bunch of games/videos, and only then reading them…qlc is ok.

        • netsurfer on 24/02/2024 - 16:07
          +4

          QLC, especially with newer controller such as Phison E21T, operates differently. A QLC SSD generally uses very aggressive dynamic SLC cache approach, it uses a large portion of its cells (but leaves just enough for the foldback write). The main issue is that due to such aggressive SLC cache approach, once the dynamic SLC cache is filled, QLC SSD has to also aggressively do the foldback write (re-write the SLC data as QLC). Users don't know when this is happening and further writes while it is doing the SLC cache recovery essentially means the SSD is doing double the QLC writes (one for new data, another one for SLC recovery).

          There are TLC SSDs using similar type of approach. It's just most TLC SSDs are not as aggressive so they can delay the SLC cache recovery for quite some time, which gives users the impression after the SLC cache is depleted, TLC still operates at an acceptable speed. Most SSD review sites don't talk about the final phase of TLC write (where it has to do the SLC cache recovery). Review sites do test initial SLC cache size so they can tell you QLC SSD's worst case write speed situation (since once the cache is depleted, QLC SSDs are generally forced to do the recovery right away).

      • auswill on 24/02/2024 - 15:19
        +1

        yeah Ill just be using it as my storage drive for games and videos.
        Was thinking Crucial P3 Plus but still over what Im wanting to pay which is around mid 200s…..this 1 is getting close…..hmmmmm

        • netsurfer on 24/02/2024 - 15:57

          Crucial P3 Plus is QLC too. Personally, I don't think QLC is an issue for most people, especially at 4TB. Anyone who has real needs for TLC at 4TB should have a deep pocket or can get work to fund a high end SSD. However, the price isn't great. Part of the problem is the cost of Phison E21T.

          Centrecom's after sales service is subpar (the staff "might" be helpful, but Centrecom's process, especially for warranty is slow and tedious).

          In the current market, SSD makers are likely to continue to tempt customers with QLC SSDs. If you must get one now and it must support PCIe gen 4 x4, I guess you could consider this. Do bear in mind, Verbatim Vi7000G 4TB @ $299 (TLC SSD). Lastly, last year, you could get NM790 4TB (TLC) at this price. I get NAND flash makers are reducing NAND production to stop the bleeding of SSD price drops, but YMTC did stockpile a lot of NAND, yet YMTC has no interest to soak up the market now, well, at least that what we are seeing from Lexar ANZ. Lexar NQ790 (QLC) pricing currently is a joke to be honest.

        • netsurfer on 24/02/2024 - 17:37
          +4

          Past all time low OZB deals. Keep these in mind and try to resist having the urge to buy SSDs now.

          Lexar NM790 4TB (TLC, PCIe gen 4 x4, DRAMless): $227.15 (though for most people, probably $255)
          PNY CS2241 4TB QLC: $229 (Centrecom, 16/5/2023). I asked my local Centrecom for that price a week later, no dice.
          PNY CS1031 2TB TLC (PCIe gen 3 x4, DRAMless) - I think the all time low is $119 (could be $115)
          PNY CS1031 2TB QLC (PCIe gen 3 x4, DRAMless) - $109 (could be $105)
          Pricing errors from Amazon for WD SN850 and other SSDs not included (Amazon did honour).

          I wasn't happy my second CS1031 being QLC (PNY did a component swap last year). However, I do use it. After all, it was still the latest Micron NAND type at the time and even for writes, if I keep using it in SLC cache portion most of the time, it is still pretty good. Yes, it does get ugly if it is in QLC write (+ SLC recovery in progress), but it is once again relative. I still have traditional HDDs, SD cards and USB flash drives.

          • kogi on 24/02/2024 - 18:36

            @netsurfer: The Lexar has had a price increase. It's $369 @ mwave

  • ssjp on 24/02/2024 - 13:48

    Dumb question as I’m not savvy with ssd drives but wouldn’t it need a heatsink to work in a ps5? So need to purchase and assemble separately?

    • mikezillakind on 24/02/2024 - 14:06
      +1

      yes :) you can get them on aliexpress

  • AssociatedVorsprungdurchtech @ Centre Com on 24/02/2024 - 14:25
    +2

    run this with my pi4 for plex… literally just plex, and it's awesome, cheapest 4TB from a reasonable brand i could find 12 months ago.

  • Wally Simmonds on 24/02/2024 - 15:16
    +1

    Had this in my main desktop for a while now (got it at 229 last year)

    Decent enough for a steam drive.

    • netsurfer on 24/02/2024 - 17:59

      That sold out within an hour from memory. That was a great deal. Really wanted one, but happy for the OZBers managed to get one at that price.

  • glyptothek on 24/02/2024 - 16:08
    +2

    Buy a Team MP34 4TB Gen3 not QLC DRAM enabled and I think 2400 TBW as wel las 5yrs warranty Gee I picked up a WD SN850X Gen4 4tb on Amazon for $319AUD a month ago so really this is way overpriced

  • BLAIL on 24/02/2024 - 16:18

    anyone got one of these in a ssd m.2 enclosure for portable use?

    • netsurfer on 24/02/2024 - 16:42

      I don't have this particular one, but I have used QLC NVMe SSDs in an enclosure. USB 3.2 gen 2 enclosures only get up to 10Gpbs (you basically get at best 1000MB/s read or write - and that's sequential max). Furthermore, it is limited to PCIe gen 3 x2. My preference is to use low end PCIe gen 3 x4 SSDs for USB 3.2 gen 2 enclosure. For Thunderbolt or USB4, quality PCIe gen 3 x4 or PCIe gen 4 x4 SSDs make sense. However, honestly, my fastest SSDs go straight into computers.

      • BLAIL on 24/02/2024 - 17:03

        I ended up returning my Samsung T9 4TB since I don't need to get/can't get those speeds anyway - looking for a cheaper solution under $300-$350 this time around.

        • netsurfer on 24/02/2024 - 17:18
          +1

          You have a PC that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2x2? I am too lazy to open up my USB 3.2 gen 2x2 enclosure to put in different SSDs to test. I tested using an USB 3.2 Gen 2 enclosure. By the way, I picked the slowest one (JMicron - for some reason, an OZBer really likes this particular enclosure (probably because it is dirt cheap)) and it is via chipset (the USB 3.2 gen 2 port isn't wired directly to the CPU).

          CS1031 2TB QLC version in JMicron USB 3.2 Gen 2 Enclosure
          Lexar NM790 1TB (TLC) in JMicron USB 3.2 Gen 2 Enclosure
          Lexar NM790 1TB (TLC) - Direct to PC (PCIe gen 4 x4; CPU lanes)

          USB 3.2 gen 2 is a cheap solution with performance bottleneck. USB 3.2 gen 2x2 is better. However, if you are after a solution with a cheap enclosure, you don't need to get a high end SSD (it's really an overkill). USB 3.2 gen 2x2 is PCIe gen 3 x4, but the enclosure is around $45-$50 (for el cheapo grade).

  • Bunnyburger on 24/02/2024 - 18:47
    +1

    Hold my beer compatible? You don't say?!

  • lagur on 25/02/2024 - 09:57

    Best way to upgrade my ssd and retain its data? My mobo only have 1 m.2 slot.

    • Wicko on 25/02/2024 - 10:12

      external m.2 enclosure maybe? fresh install of windows on new m.2 and use an external enclosure to pull across important data

      • lagur on 27/02/2024 - 21:18

        I have reasons why I rather clone than fresh install.

        Do you recommend any cloning tool?

    • DigitalAnalog on 27/02/2024 - 19:51

      Clone the drive.

  • Zotti15 on 26/02/2024 - 14:11

    Went to go buy this morning and its gone…. ffs

  • jeffr on 28/02/2024 - 15:38

    Any recommendations for a ssd case to hold 4tb abd runs at 20gbps without a fan ?

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