Crucial BX500 2.5" SATA SSD's: 240GB $19, 500GB $34, 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 SYD/ADL/MEL C&C/ in-Store) @ Centre Com

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Crucial BX500 2.5" SATA SSD's: 240GB $19, 500GB $34, 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 SYD/ADL/MEL C&C/ in-Store) @ Centre Com
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You Were Warned on 25/02/2025 - 17:27 centrecom.com.au (178 clicks)
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All time low for the 240GB and close for the 500GB and 1TB
These drives are ideal to upgrade old/used laptops and to use as boot drives in NAS setups to avoid burning an NVMe slot
Not recommended to use for any write intensive or archival purposes as unlike the MX500 line (now EOL), Micron has switched components on the BX500 line multiple times since release

CT240BX500SSD1 240GB $19
CT500BX500SSD1 500GB $34
CT1000BX500SSD1 1TB $75 — free pre-order delivery with account (excludes WA, NT, remote areas)

Surcharges: 0% for bank deposit, Afterpay & Zip Money. 1.2% for VISA / MasterCard & PayPal. 2.2% for AmEx

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  • Meg4 on 25/02/2025 - 17:42
    +3

    TIL the MX500 is now EOL

    • solacens on 25/02/2025 - 17:43

      EOL is only for 250GB and 4TB version according to the official website.

      Still a few MX500 s in my computer holding strong atm.

  • Dealr on 25/02/2025 - 18:18
    +1

    Not recommended to use for any write intensive or archival purposes

    Glad to see this added. I had two fail on me. Only used for backing up files thankfully.

    • Windows7forever on 25/02/2025 - 18:20

      Are they good to use as a primiary boot drive for an older laptop?
      high failure rate seems concerning…

    • bargaino on 25/02/2025 - 18:21

      I'm confused.
      How is "archival" similar to write intensive? Doesn't that mean you write once then put it in storage?
      Maybe once a week for rotating backups.

      "write intensive" would mean something like swap space, or a constantly updated database.

      I have one of these I recently started using to hold virtual machines, with a USB3 adapter, so I can move them around.
      (For training purposes, not mission critical.) Is that a bad idea?

      • Lonewolf1983 on 25/02/2025 - 20:31

        More so that don't store anything important on it id say…

    • Dealr on 25/02/2025 - 18:27
      +1

      I'm by no means an expert in this area and did no research into the drive beforehand or since. I can only relay my experience. Two drives, with files transferred maybe a couple times a week failed after around a month. From memory, I had more that haven't failed as far as I know. Similar experience with cheap Patriot SATA SSDs for what it's worth.

      For added context, never had an issue with Samsung (albeit more expensive). Knock on wood.

      • Windows7forever on 25/02/2025 - 18:30
        +1

        Thanks for your insights. I think I will spend a bit more and get a more reliable brand. I've been using the mechanical hard drive in this laptop for 7 years without issues and I cannot afford any faults as it my primary boot drive.

        • Dealr on 25/02/2025 - 18:35

          Update: I looked through my inventory. I had one Crucial BX500 fail. The others were Patriot (P210) if that makes any difference.

          All purchased early 2023.

    • jman177 on 25/02/2025 - 18:39

      Bought about 10 x 240GB BX500 & used for about 3 years ago however a few SSD Failures. (Daily used as the OS Drive)

      • 2 x Very Weird issue write speed dropping to 15MB/s SSD wasn't even that full (Might have been a firmware issue so old just replaced the SSD using same SATA Cable)
      • 2 x Completely stopped working no way to recover data & no early warning signs

      I would recommend the MX500 they seem to be alot more reliable than the BX500.

      Have about 5 x 250GB MX500 for over 3+ years with no failures so def a better & more reliable drive.

      • Windows7forever on 25/02/2025 - 18:49

        Wow, that's bad. I know all computer parts eventually fail (especially hard drives) but statistically the failure rates are way too high with some of these cheap SSD brands.

        • jman177 on 25/02/2025 - 18:57

          Yep I agree this is why backups are so important these days as even expensive enterprise drives can be prone to failure.

          MX500 have a 5 years warranty vs BX500 which only have 3 year warranty so possibly better designed for reliability not sure which other SSD brands offer 5 year warranty though on their SSDs.

          About a month ago I got ORICO NAND SSD Y-20 1TB for $47 with amazon promo coupons so def some better priced deals around on SSDs just have to wait & keep watching but not sure how good/reliable these ORICO SSDs will be.

          On a side note you will notice a huge improvements switching HD to SSD for OS/Apps in respects to boot-up time + useability.

  • The Value on 25/02/2025 - 18:48

    A nice upgrade for any PS4.

  • foxpants on 25/02/2025 - 20:30

    Thanks for the deal op, a few drives for some fun clones of xp retro builds on identical hardware, all that was missing was those sweet ssd load times.

  • jiancoek on 25/02/2025 - 20:54

    Would this suitable for torrent?

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