SSD Prices

[Reid Rosefelt]

A week or two ago I put down the prices on some SSDs and NVMes on my VI:Control list.

Every day I update the prices.  If it only changes by a dollar or two, I just adjust it.  But if it changes by a reasonable amount, I cross out the old price and show the new one.

For example, the Samsung 2TB 870 EVO started out at $279.99, then it was $259.99, and as of this moment it is $238.48.

I say "as of this moment" because I've learned that these prices are very volatile.  You can go back an hour later and the price goes back up again. 

Another thing that happens is that Amazon goes out of stock of a certain drive for a day or two. 

You can find my list here

https://vi-control.net/community/threads/tiger-the-frogs-categorized-alphabetized-list-of-november-2021-sales.116454/post-4952242

Full disclosure: these are affiliate links.  If you spend $100, I get $2.50.   So if you're uncomfortable with that, just go to Amazon without the link.

But I think these prices will help you evaluate what the good deals are, particularly when we get to Cyber Monday.

 

Edited November 21, 2021 by Reid Rosefelt

[Triangleman]

I'm stalking NVME 1tb gen 3 sticks and they have been dropping for sure.  I'm buying from a local brick and mortar but the WD blue price has gone from $119 a couple months ago to $79 now.  I'll pick up one at this price and see if it drops any more maybe get another one.  

[Fleer]

Just went crazy on a new MacBook Pro with an ultrafast 4TB ssd. Christmas will be all-pudding this year. 

[cclarry]

Just now, Fleer said:

Just went crazy on a new MacBook Pro with an ultrafast 4TB ssd. Christmas will be all-pudding this year. 

How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat? 

 

[Fleer]

Sweet memories. Saw it with wife and kids in 2011. 

[Reid Rosefelt]

Just remember to be careful about specs on these things.   How fast are they supposed to be?

For example, with NVme drives, some are PCIe (which are fast) and others are SATA, which can't be faster than a regular SSD drive.  The speed of a drive is contingent on the speed of the connection.

Probably you know this, but I think it's worth mentioning.

[RSMcGuitar]

2 hours ago, Fleer said:

Just went crazy on a new MacBook Pro with an ultrafast 4TB ssd. Christmas will be all-pudding this year. 

That's enough room for all your WUPped waves plugins!

[Fleer]

2 minutes ago, RSMcGuitar said:

That's enough room for all your WUPped waves plugins!

Wuppa-dee-doo-dah. 
Seriously though, BBCSO Pro and HO Opus are both 1TB so it’ll get filled quickly. 

[Bapu]

3 minutes ago, Fleer said:

Wuppa-dee-doo-dah. 
Seriously though, BBCSO Pro and HO Opus are both 1TB so it’ll get filled quickly. 

Mebee Imma dumbo but why would you not put your libs on an external high capacity (16tb?) drive?

[Fleer]

Just now, Bapu said:

Mebee Imma dumbo but why would you not put your libs on an external high capacity (16tb?) drive?

Good point but if you look at those internal speeds, they’re from another planet. We’re talking over 5000 MB/s. Try doing that with an external one. 

[cclarry]

2 minutes ago, Bapu said:

Mebee Imma dumbo but why would you not put your libs on an external high capacity (16tb?) drive?

Faster Load times being directly on the buss, then USB 3, or C, can offer! Especially if it's an NVMe drive...

[Fleer]

I’m afraid that speed is essential for those orchestral libs. 

[Bapu]

1 minute ago, Fleer said:

Good point but if you look at those internal speeds, they’re from another planet. We’re talking over 5000 MB/s. Try doing that with an external one. 

 

1 minute ago, cclarry said:

Faster Load times being directly on the buss, then USB 3, or C, can offer! Especially if it's an NVMe drive...

Agreed but for the home hobbyist are faster load times really your primary concern? Just asking.

 

[Bapu]

1 minute ago, Fleer said:

I’m afraid that speed is essential for those orchestral libs. 

Because your customers are complaining?

[cclarry]

Just now, Bapu said:

 

Agreed but for the home hobbyist are faster load times really your primary concern? Just asking.

 

I think Fleer is a little more than a Hobbyist...

[Bapu]

2 minutes ago, Fleer said:

I’m afraid that speed is essential for those orchestral libs. 

I can go get a cuppa while they load for a fraction of the cost. ? 

[Bapu]

2 minutes ago, cclarry said:

I think Fleer is a little more than a Hobbyist...

I did not know that.

[Fleer]

Nah, I’m just getting old. 

[Fleer]

7 minutes ago, Bapu said:

 

Agreed but for the home hobbyist are faster load times really your primary concern? Just asking.

 

It’s the streaming of orchestral samples that requires speed (and 64 gigs of ram). Otherwise those external drives and 16GB easily suffice, as my humble iMac shows. So, if you’re not into orchestral, you’re home safe. 

[kevin H]

2 hours ago, Fleer said:

Just went crazy on a new MacBook Pro with an ultrafast 4TB ssd. Christmas will be all-pudding this year. 

4TB? So about half of what you need for Black Friday 2021 hahah