QUOTE(horns @ Jul 27 2018, 09:04 PM)
kingston a400 uses non-3d tlc; dramless; with phison s11 as controller. firmware can be updated so it doesn't really matter. just get the latest from kingston.
about reliability, none of us can tell you the real answer. this is because it's influenced by various factors, and it needs time to prove its reliability. the good news is that kingston is one of the reputable brands, so you should have the least issues when claiming warranty, if something has indeed gone wrong.
as for performance, it should be ok for normal usage/gaming. as long as it's operating within its limits, it should be ok.
Oh, btw , do you know any website which listed out which SSD using which controller ? because it really confuse and it's trouble you too if I keep on asking "what controller & nand this ssd (brand) using " ?
Sometimes , same ssd but different revision use different nand and controller.At lease I have some info on google search but some unknown brand like galax or OEM , hard to find out their info.Like last time plextor oem liteon on dell and etc.
My reliability view is base warranty return or I view as good controller and lasting.I don't want today able to boot , while tomorrow fail to boot and not able to retrieve the data.Compare those Traditional HD platter can still recover some of the data.
few more question
Which samsung model still offer 10 years warranty The pro version ? I saw there are 850 pro , 860 pro , 950/960 pro . Which controller and nand is better ? lease warranty too ?
QUOTE(Xirality @ Jul 27 2018, 09:23 PM)
Just start building my rig using the 480GB as main drive, I don't see any speed difference from my Macbook Pro 2017 PCIE SSD. Speedy as usual.
So it looks fine for the speed ? Happy to heard that.As for an old sata1 connector , it's more than enough for old laptop to run.
QUOTE(joeboto @ Jul 27 2018, 09:28 PM)
i work in a retail shop. got many RMAs with kingston and PNY ssds. they become 'SATAFIRM' during standard use. dunno whats wrong. usually supplier replace a new one to the customer.
SATAFIRM ? google it , looks like dead SSD rather than controller.Can’t retrieve data.So what about samsung and sandisk ?
QUOTE(NightFelix @ Jul 28 2018, 10:43 AM)
I'd go for 5 years warranty , but price is cheaper if really got voucher if getting from laz or shopee.