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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Choice for replacement or upgrade!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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The perfect recommendation for an upgrade. Affordable, with plenty of memory for an OS and programs, fast read/write speeds, and easy to install.
I was able to seamlessly migrate Windows OS from my old HD to this one with ease, and it's been running like a champ ever since!
I have another PCIe slot open... I'm tempted to buy another one! LOL
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Great all purpose SSD. I have several of these drives and all but one work great and are as advertised. The only outlier being one that had physical damage and only works externally. Samsung support (as with most support channels for big companies) was of no help. Be aware that they said that physical damage is not covered under the warranty even if the drive didn't work when you get it. Be sure to test as soon as possible (I did not with one of the drives) so that you can make a claim as close to the purchase date as possible. Outside of this issue, the drives work great and I would highly recommend them over the more pricey models for most people.
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Recommendation: Take Advantage of Special Offers!
If you're looking to upgrade your storage, I recommend this SSD for its fast performance, quick file transfers, and efficient handling of compact files. :)
Guide for Upgrading and Replacing an Old SSD:
1. Prepare a Bootable USB Drive: Get a 16GB USB flash drive and create a bootable Windows 11 installer on it.
2. Install the New SSD: Replace your old SSD with the new one. Do not reconnect the old SSD to your PC yet.
3. Access BIOS: Insert the USB drive before entering your PC’s BIOS.
4. Set USB as Boot Device: Check your PC’s BIOS settings and select the USB drive as the primary boot device instead of the SSD.
5. Install Windows: The Windows installation process should start. Follow the on-screen prompts.
6. Select the New SSD: When prompted to choose where to install Windows, select your new SSD (it should display the storage capacity you chose).
7. Complete the Installation: Continue answering the prompts to install a fresh copy of Windows.
Handling the Old SSD:
- Option 1: Transfer Files: Connect your old SSD to your PC and transfer important files to the new SSD. Note: Research which files can be safely transferred, as some may not be compatible.
- Option 2: Wipe and Repurpose: Alternatively, connect the old SSD, wipe it completely (making it unallocated), and reformat it for use as a backup drive.
Important: Always research the file transfer process to avoid potential issues.
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I use this to keep a current clone of the system disk of one of my computers. I can do this relatively quickly and easily and thereby keep a good backup of my system drive. I got this drive on sale at a good price.
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Fast transfer speeds, thermals are better than most stock SSD in computers, and gaming devices. Super easy to install, booted up bazzite on my ally x very fast. Got it at a good price too.
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Absolutely great SSD. Maybe not top of the line but for price its great. Super fast and easy installation. And includes softwear to keep tabs on performance.
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Fits perfectly in my laptop. I use it for Xbox Game Pass and store all my downloaded games on it. Runs nice and smooth. Good amount of storage for the price.
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Samsung is always been a leader on the market, so i bought this memory stick without any hesitations.
Getting 2 extra tb of memory is an extra perk, now i don't have to carry videos on portable ssd.
Very happy with this purchase.
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This was an amazing purchase. I love how much space my PC has now to have more storage for gaming. Definitely recommend is you are into Games for higher files