[Pre Order] Lexar NM790 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD with Heatsink $299 + Delivery ($0 to Metro) @ BPC Technology

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[Pre Order] Lexar NM790 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD with Heatsink $299 + Delivery ($0 to Metro) @ BPC Technology
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lordra on 28/06/2024 - 14:56 bpctech.com.au (2785 clicks)
Last edited 07/07/2024 - 15:21 by 3 other users

Stock update: Coming Soon: 12/07/2024

Big shout out and thank you to our local OZBargain Lexar Rep for organising this and making it possible. Lexar are doing a short, very limited, EOFY deal, via their local retailers.

You can safely and carefully take out the heatsink and use it as is. Inside the heatsink is the exact same drive as the non-heatsink version. The warranty sticker is inside the heatsink, and stuck on the drive itself, so as long as you don't remove that sticker, it will remain under warranty.
The warranty is immediately void for user-induced damaged (not for removing the heatsink).

YouTube Promo on the drive.

Also available from

  • Mwave - You also get $30 store credit if you CNCollect, see here.

  • JW + Shipping

Edit 1

Still in stock at Mwave & JW

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

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Comments

  • NinjaSniper85 on 28/06/2024 - 15:00
    +3

    Get this one merge cause idk why someone mark it oos https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/852867

    • CodeXD on 28/06/2024 - 15:05

      I agree, same price as previously posted deal and it is mentioned in the description - all the comments/reviews are very helpful for people to read up on too.

      Just a technicality that OP didn't include the other stores in that title - so mods will most likely let this stay up.

    • lordra on 28/06/2024 - 15:07
      +7

      Mods were the one that marked it as OOS.
      Because the original deal was for Metrocom.
      Asked me to post this as a new deal. 🤷‍♀️
      Thanks for putting those links in here, I'm sure others will read this.

  • DealHunterBD on 28/06/2024 - 15:24

    This or 4TB Samsung Evo SSD? 🤔

    • PuppieWayne on 28/06/2024 - 15:45

      Which EVO?

      There a few and all depends on what you using it for - data, OS or apps.

      • DealHunterBD on 28/06/2024 - 15:46

        I was talking about this SATA model/deal : https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/853592

        • NinjaSniper85 on 28/06/2024 - 16:25

          what are you going to use it for?

        • teacherer on 28/06/2024 - 17:36

          I have the same question

          I assumed m.2 would be better

          • Ademos on 13/07/2024 - 08:56
            +1

            @teacherer: Important to know that M2 Is not the difference. M2 is a physical size/format (the stick), and there's a few sub-formats within it.

            Sata vs NVME are different protocols. One is much faster.

            SATA M2 drives are rarer, but still around.There was a brief period when the stick format came out where boards had, for instance, an M2 SATA and an M2 NVME port. People would go and buy 2x nvme and be left wondering why one just wouldnt work. Etc

        • Bedgrub on 28/06/2024 - 19:35
          +1

          This if you can - you get the benefits of m.2 speeds, and the TBW is 2.4PB vs 3PB.

  • Sr1993e on 28/06/2024 - 15:24

    Is this good????? I need one

  • OzFrugie on 28/06/2024 - 15:47

    Is there a video instruction on how to remove the heatsink?

    • storyofthepigs on 28/06/2024 - 15:58
      +2

      I’d like to see this too. I just bought one because of the earlier post, but it’s not as easy to remove as it looks.

      I unscrewed the case and removed the bottom housing easily (there was some very light adhesive but it just popped straight out). But the top part of the heatsink seems like it’s glue on and I don’t want to force it, there’s a grey thermal pad (?) in the middle that its stuck to.

      • Boxcuttahz on 28/06/2024 - 16:17
        +1

        Thanks for this lucky I didn't buy it I was worried this exact same scenario would happen. I'll wait for the no enclosure to go on sale

        • lordra on 28/06/2024 - 16:24

          Not gonna happen. This is a special deal, for this model only.

      • indojo24 on 28/06/2024 - 16:53

        I've seen the video of Corsair SSDs where after they remove the casing, they just roll the thermal pad like a carpet. Not sure if this applies here. Others mentioned heating up the SSD with hairdryer. I'd love to know if anyone less has been successful in removing the heatsink.

      • storyofthepigs on 02/07/2024 - 08:14

        Update: I tried it again with a more force, the top heatsink and thermal pad pulled offer neatly. The drive underneath still has the Lexar branding on it, same as the non-heatsink version. Sorry, this is too late for the deal, but hopefully it helps someone in the future.

    • jianh on 28/06/2024 - 19:38

      off the drive. Piece of cake. Just unscrew 4 small screws and that's it.

      Source: i have this exact drive with heatsink.

  • myovoz on 28/06/2024 - 15:47

    Yes, It is good.

    • djmm on 28/06/2024 - 16:21

      Good, is it?

      • CodeXD on 28/06/2024 - 16:22

        is good? it

        • djmm on 28/06/2024 - 16:23

          It is? Good.

  • WAripoff on 28/06/2024 - 15:50
    -1

    Perth is not considered METRO?

    Eligible Postcode:

    Sydney Metro postcodes: 1000-1920, 2000-2239, 2555-2574, 2740-2786
Canberra Metro postcodes:0200-0299, 2600-2620, 2900-2920
Melbourne Metro postcodes:3000-3210, 3335-3341, 3425-3443, 3750-3811, 3910-3920, 3926-3944, 3972-3978, 3980-3983, 8000-8899
Brisbane Metro postcodes:2484-2494, 4000-4370, 4373-4381, 4400-4405, 4500-4580, 4600-4610, 4614-4618, 9000-9919
Adelaide Metro postcodes:5000-5199, 5800-5999
    • Namidairo on 28/06/2024 - 16:03
      +1

      Oh well, I guess you can just go with MWave, since they continue to recognise WA after the Great Emu War.

      Their free delivery postcode list for orders over $250 (Man I feel like this threshold used to be sub-100…)
      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14VZRD4wHgi1Cqg-8Djpz…

    • Wayne7497 on 28/06/2024 - 17:22
      -7

      Nope im metro wanted to order 6 for my nas, emailed them simply no free shipping to WA so i cancelled my order on principle ordered elsewhere

      • justtoreply on 28/06/2024 - 18:42
        +2

        On principle that you expect even further discount? Yeah it's a pittance but you're really being over-privileged.

        If I was them I'd block you on principle.

        • Wayne7497 on 29/06/2024 - 00:13
          -5

          Whatever some idiots on here who can't read.

          • justtoreply on 29/06/2024 - 20:25
            +3

            @Wayne7497: Ah, now I get it. Your post said nothing of their free shipping. Yes that's silly. Your fault for not explaining what you meant though.

      • Boomstick on 29/06/2024 - 12:35

        giggles and we wonder why the world is aflame.

  • colorlessblack2 on 28/06/2024 - 16:05
    +1

    any good enclosure to go with this?

    • bopter12 on 28/06/2024 - 17:21

      This one would do nicely :)

      • colorlessblack2 on 28/06/2024 - 17:54

        I meant enclosure as portable disk?

        • deniz on 28/06/2024 - 20:08

          Depends what you want to use it for. The 40gbps ones are on the expensive side at around $160. The 20gbps are around $60. The 10gbps are the cheapest for around $30. The 40gbps offers 2.5 times the performance of the 10gbps but requires usb4.0 to reach that potential. Not sure how big a difference the 20gbps is.

  • Phlume on 28/06/2024 - 16:32
    +1

    Ordered this from Mwave on Monday 24th and still haven't shipped. Stuck on processing. Hope I can cancel and order from BPC.

    • indojo24 on 28/06/2024 - 16:36

      You're not alone, my friend.

      • Phlume on 28/06/2024 - 16:38
        +1

        Really annoying as it's holding everything else in my build up.

        • indojo24 on 28/06/2024 - 16:42

          I just got word from Mwave CS. Here's what they have to say:

          Hi #^S&%&)(^&,

          We have received the stock to fulfill your order and we are currently in the process of unpacking the items received from our supplier - It is currently in the receiving section of the warehouse. We will allocate the items to your order ASAP. An email notification will be sent to you once the order has been completed.
          Please note - due to a backlog in our warehouse, an additional 1 business day will be required for unloading, receiving, and allocation before dispatch.

          Kind regards

          Looks like it's gonna be next week, unless they also move inventory on weekends.

          • Phlume on 28/06/2024 - 16:46
            +1

            @indojo24: Just called them and they said likely to be shipped out on Monday.

            • indojo24 on 28/06/2024 - 16:50
              +1

              @Phlume: I guess that's when I'll be picking it up as well. Bummer.
              I had also planned to order two Crucial 16GB RAM sticks from them, but I think I'll go to Umart or elsewhere.

        • madd-dog on 29/06/2024 - 18:09

          @Phlume That's bad luck mate, I ordered from Mwave on Monday too at about 4:00pm, paid via Bpay and it was dispatched on Friday just before 5pm. It was showing as in-stock with supplier at the time.

          • buyer-123 on 04/07/2024 - 10:59
            +1

            @madd-dog: Mine arrived today

            • madd-dog on 05/07/2024 - 08:27

              @buyer-123: Nice! I was carded on Tuesday morning, picked it up Wednesday after work (Auspost is pretty quick in my area).
              Having had a few M2 SSDs without heatsinks I was surprised by the weight of this thing, seems like a solid heatsink

    • ad62623 on 28/06/2024 - 16:48

      Ordered 24th June form bpc and arrived today (Sydney).

      • Phlume on 28/06/2024 - 16:49

        Dang. Should have ordered from BPC :(

        • Namidairo on 28/06/2024 - 16:54
          +2

          Yeah, if it's "In stock at supplier" at mwave or similar, check the other sites first.

          I got bit by this once, a NUC bundle didn't have the SSD in stock so it took over a week to dispatch from them. :( (Ignoring the fact that NUC's are pretty poor value now as well compared to those $200 N100 boxes now)

    • tries on 28/06/2024 - 17:04

      Weird, mine arrived today from MWave, but I did order mine a couple hours after the deal went live

      • indojo24 on 28/06/2024 - 17:07

        I assume you used credit card or paypal w/ 1% charge? Others who paid through bank transfer and BPay could only have their order processed the day after. By that time, MWave never had any left in their stock and it changed to "Available at Supplier".

    • Ostrich on 28/06/2024 - 17:47

      Same, however just got shipping notification.

    • giordan0 on 01/07/2024 - 02:06

      mine arrived friday (mwave order).

  • Stuj on 28/06/2024 - 16:51

    Got one from Metrocom from the last deal, it arrived today

  • Phoebus on 28/06/2024 - 17:42
    -3

    HMB ruins the deal

    • netsurfer on 28/06/2024 - 18:01

      NM790 1TB Crystal DiskMark Results

      If your main concern is the use of HMB, then obviously Crystal DiskMark isn't the right test to show the issue. However, Crystal DiskMark does expose another issue with this SSD. That said, most people probably don't care.

      • Duk on 28/06/2024 - 20:30

        Are you able elaborate on what this other issue is?

        • netsurfer on 28/06/2024 - 21:32
          +3

          These are nit-picking since PCIe gen 4 x4 SSDs are overkill for most of us. Basically, other than the use of HMB, to keep the cost down, the controller is not a high end flagship one.

          • From the sequential mixed (read + write) results, you can see the sequential mixed results are subpar.
          • Its 4K random write latency isn't great (the screenshot I posted only shows the bandwidth results).
          • SSD makers can only optimise its performance against a selected number of block sizes for this controller, rather than a wide range of it (so the ATTO results, you can see some inconsistency result).

          We cannot expect to have super duper performance at the lowest price. Controllers supporting HMB are normally only doing 4 channels. The Maxio controller pushes the bandwidth to the max, but it just isn't the most powerful chipset. No HMB SSDs can defy odds in tests where HMB SSDs struggle, but those cases are not for home usage. Another minor gripe is the SSD's performance with ASMedia USB4 chipset based enclosures. The sequential read performance is great, but the write performance is disappointing (so is the mixed performance).

          Because I own NM790, I do try to be more critical on it mainly because I don't want to sound like because I own it / picked it, it is really good. However, personally, I think it is good value for money at 2023 discounted price.

          • OzFrugie on 29/06/2024 - 17:52

            @netsurfer: You sound like you know what you talk about.
            What would be your picks for best performance and value ssd irrespective of the price?

            • Nom on 29/06/2024 - 19:37
              +3

              @OzFrugie: This drive is absolutely fine for all normal use cases.
              If you want good performance and value, then this is the drive for you.

  • mckayver on 28/06/2024 - 18:00
    +1

    Shit that's a good deal. I have the 2tb version. Great drive, will use it as boot drive in next amd 9700x build.

    • viper8548 on 28/06/2024 - 21:29
      -2

      Not the best for a boot drive dram less

      • Nom on 29/06/2024 - 19:38
        +2

        DRAM doesn't affect boot times - there are very little differences in boot times between the fastest and slowest SSDs.

        • viper8548 on 04/07/2024 - 14:16

          I didn’t mention anything about boot time, no one really cares about boot time, even SATA SSD has very little difference in boot time compared NVMe.

          I’m just pointing out that this isn’t the best drive for a boot drive since it’s dram less, with the constant background read write from the os, under heavy multitasking you still see some noticeable performance drop. imo this is perfect companion drive for games

          • Ademos on 13/07/2024 - 09:01

            @viper8548: I'm pointing out that its 2024.

            https://www.techpowerup.com/review/lexar-nm790-4-tb/19.html

            Still, despite some weak synthetic results, the real-life performance of the NM790 is outstanding. It is able to beat every single PCIe 4.0 drive out there, with the exception of the Samsung 990 Pro, which it is able to match—very impressive! That's why real-life testing is so important. We test actual applications, not replays of disk traces, and the drive is filled to 80% of its capacity, not an empty drive like most reviewers do. This approach puts additional strain on the various algorithms and the SLC cache, just like in real-life. We've seen this in several recent reviews: times have changed and you can no longer dismiss all DRAM-less drives—the controller and how well it handles this configuration matters, too.

            Note for gaming, the gap between the best of the best and worst of the worst tested drives in that article is….2 seconds.

    • lordra on 30/06/2024 - 01:28
      +1

      Yep, jump on it while you can.

      You're not going to ssd these prices again in a long time.

  • Maddsyz27 on 28/06/2024 - 20:30

    I got this one last year for $279 during an ebay plus deal. Awesome drive. Perfect for storing all the games. Mine didnt have an heatsink. Definitely the best price by GB at $75 per TB

    • netsurfer on 28/06/2024 - 21:39
      +1

      Quite a lot of people bought the 4TB at $255

      Lexar NM790 SSD: 2TB $129, 4TB $255, 1TB $65 Delivered @ BPC Tech

      • Bii on 28/06/2024 - 21:51
        -3

        I'm holding for under $255 ;) perfectly any SSD for $50/TB or less

        • CodeXD on 28/06/2024 - 21:52
          +2

          good luck mate lol

          • Bii on 28/06/2024 - 21:59

            @CodeXD: Regret not buying a few more of the UD90 as I thought the price would keep going down. They are now controlling the SSD market price better just as what Samsung said.

        • Maddsyz27 on 28/06/2024 - 23:47

          You might be waiting a while.

      • Maddsyz27 on 28/06/2024 - 23:46

        Oh. I had a $50 ebay gift card so i got it at $227. So thats why i said $279.

  • flopsy on 28/06/2024 - 20:34
    +1

    Thanks OP. Resisted last deal but so sick of my old BX500, read drops to 20MB/s even on small transfers…

    • lordra on 29/06/2024 - 20:15
      +1

      Glad I could help!

  • digitalaxon on 29/06/2024 - 08:20
    +4

    I got mine delivered two days ago and the heatsink feels solid and nice and sturdy. The packaging even includes a spare M2 screw so you don't have to hunt around in your motherboard box.

    • audreamer on 29/06/2024 - 09:07
      +3

      Yeah, the spare M2 screw comes with it is very handy.

    • lordra on 29/06/2024 - 20:15
      +1

      Stop screwing around guys…

  • peteranh3105 on 30/06/2024 - 15:04

    Anyone knows if I can clone my existing NVMe drive to this drive via NVMe-USB adapter? If possible, how bad would the transfer speed be given this drive is DRAM-less?

  • Sir Mikey on 30/06/2024 - 22:02
    +3

    Thanks, bought one from BPC tonight on last day of financial year. I was on the fence while I was researching like a mad man. I was comparing this to SN850x, P41 and 990 Pro. Reading all the reviews and comments relating to this drive. Cheapest was P41 2TB for $207 on Amazon at this time but for an extra 90 odd dollars, I can get double storage and performance is comparable.

    I see so many idiots complaining about this having no DRAM when in reality, 95% of people using a drive with DRAM will not even notice a difference, nor will they take advantage of the DRAM available in any meaningful way.

    Now, if Samsung and WD had better competitive pricing, then I may consider leaning towards them, but the price difference is too large at the moment when real life results show that this drive is slightly behind SN850x and 990 Pro and in some cases comparable.

    I will using this as my main/boot drive.

    • lordra on 01/07/2024 - 00:11

      Beauty.
      Yes, good call. Hardly noticeable. I had the S 990 Pro 2TB for $207, that's my main boot drive, this will be my 2nd storage, and then a 16TB. Happy Days.

    • infringement payer on 03/07/2024 - 16:06

      Let me know when you get a notification when it's shipped, - I also ordered on 30/06 but haven't received any email update so far. Unfortunately checked out as guest so can't login and see my status.

      • Sir Mikey on 03/07/2024 - 17:46
        +1

        I replied to the confirmation email you get after you order, which is the sales email address. I emailed them this morning, asking for an update and they said they were expecting shipment on the 4th, and will ship shortly after stock arrives.

        If you visit the listing on their website, it says stock is coming soon, 4/7/24, which is what they told me.

        I'm pretty sure the listing didnt mention anything about a back order when i ordered, which has annoyed me tbh. If I knew they didnt actually have the stock, I probably would have not ordered. BPC is in Melbourne and so am I. Abit disappointing.

        • infringement payer on 03/07/2024 - 22:31

          Thanks for the info. Yeah it said in stock for me when I had ordered. Im guessing there was a rush on that day and they went out of stock. Luckily for me my build is already complete, just wanted extra storage, but likewise I'm also in Melbourne and am rather impatient when it comes to shipping so I'd much rather click and collect.

        • infringement payer on 04/07/2024 - 18:20

          Just got am email saying stock checked, though not yet shipped.

  • howard22 on 30/06/2024 - 23:46
    +1

    Will this be good for PS5 expansion slot?

    • lordra on 01/07/2024 - 00:11
      +1

      You can use it for a PS5, yes.

  • zcream on 02/07/2024 - 16:25

    Missed out. So 😭

    • settings on 07/07/2024 - 10:54

      @zcream it's on backorder now at $299

    • Ademos on 16/07/2024 - 12:13

      Is back in stock!

  • bibendum73au on 05/07/2024 - 14:38

    Got mine, stripped the heat sink off and stuck it into my Gigabyte Laptop, Blue Screen (BSOD).
    Downloaded the program DRIVEREASY (7 day free trial) and found my laptop needed a Raid update that wasn't being picked up elsewhere.
    Did that, plugged it back in. Works a treat !!!!!!!

  • settings on 07/07/2024 - 10:57
    +1

    On backorder (says: coming soon 12/7) at $299.

  • Zippy7 on 08/07/2024 - 21:59
    +1

    PSA - don't order from Mwave if you want it fast.
    I ordered on 29 June and other than the order confirm, have not had any comms update.
    No status update, no apology for being late, etc.
    Would give them 1 star comms rating on fleabay feedback

    • lordra on 08/07/2024 - 22:46

      Yea I got mine from Metrocom.

  • AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 13/07/2024 - 07:01
    +3

    Thanks for lordra to post all these.
    If you interested to see some other deals, post in the forum or reply in Ozbargain.
    I do read those, and I will do my best to bring deals :D

    • lordra on 13/07/2024 - 15:35
      +1

      The real MVP people! ^^^^^^^
      🤙

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