ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro vs SK Hynix Gold P31

I've done also a test of copying in the same drive and speeds are high in this case too. Samsung finally has some competition in this segment and ADAT...

The system tested, took 12 seconds to boot Windows 10 counting from the time I pressed the power button. I have tested several SSDs, and that is the fastest the system will boot. I have noticed that any drive with read speeds of 1800 MB/s or better will accomplish the task. The SK hynix P31 500GB surpassed the advertised write speeds of 3100 MB/s reaching 3183

Plus, my experience with their RMA process hasn't given me any additional confidence. RMA processes are notoriously painful, but ADATA's website, at the time of writing, is basically non-functional for RMA's. I started multiple cases and got case numbers, but never got an e-mail about them, nor would they show up in their buried lookup tool. I eventually called their US number, at which some clueless dude thought that my e-mail alias for the RMA with "adata" in it constituted some sort of trademark infringement (it doesn't; that's not how that works!), but did actually send the paperwork over

When I plugged my new Hynix into the slot and powered up my computer it was absolutely flawless, every app, every file, every preference, ever login, they were all exactly when they used to be only now I had a much larger, faster and brand-new main drive.

They get replaced because you just need more storage space. XPG does not have such a great reputation in this respect. If you are provisioning your main computer drive (boot/Windows), paying a premium for Samsung is worth it in every case. XPG SX8200 is better suited for temporary/unimportant fast storage needs, such as games, media scratch, program scratch, etc

Installed this 2TB as system drive in a Dell G7 17 laptop, replacing the original Hynix PC611 1TB NVMe, to get some more storage space (a WD SN550 2TB is already installed in the second M.2 slot). This 2TB runs a bit faster than the old 1TB Hynix but it also runs hotter. The old Hynix would idle at around 30C but the new 2TB idles around 40C

So they slowed it down. They got their costs down, but now it's not only still one of the best drives available, not quite as good as it was, but it's...

Even GTA V loads quicker! I am running a 32" at 1440P. I am glad that when I was picking up the Samsung (before I placed this order!), I returned it right then and there, as I saved about $55 and GAINED a whole lot in performance. SK said that they would revise their website and provide a toolbox (they should have had one before launch - for such a large company), but I am HAPPY that I made this purchase and I trusted this brand because they actually design, MANUFACTURE and SUPPLY the memory to other brands, so of course they know what they are doing more than the other brands! I give this the same praise as the pro reviewers do! The performance and the price make this a no contest for other brands! You get the performance (or better) of other brands TOP (most expensive) drives or better - for only $135! Again, SK Hynix MAKES the memory, so that is why they can bring such high quality for so low! If you do not know companies that are involved with the sources of PC components - just trust us and get this!

First of all the software works only with Windows. If you're running Ubuntu Linux like I do, I guess they don't want to do business with you. Then when it's time to download "Acronis True Image" for your Windows 10 installation because you bought it with the SSD, you find their instructions are plenty wonky. They ask for a validation code that just doesn't come with the SSD, saying that it's on the sticker adhered to the product

Don't buy this for a PS5. It doesn't meet the minimum requirements. It may work well in a PC or laptop. The search engine for Amazon needs a lot of work

Short note? Not suitable for low clearance connections, check your hardware first prior to installation or purchase. Other than that the drives performed as advertised.

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9.) Having components on only one side makes these drives good for laptop use. Drives with components on both sides don't always fit.

SK hynix Gold P31 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen3 M.2 2280 Internal SSD | Up to 3500MB/S | Compact M.2 SSD Form Factor SK hynix SSD | Internal Solid State Drive with 128-Layer NAND Flash.