Steam Deck/ROG Ally SSD Upgrades Coming from Western Digital
Steam Deck/ROG Ally SSD Upgrades Coming from Western Digital
Western Digital has started a new line of M.2 2230 SSDs specifically to be used in upgrading the storage of the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/4929803
Western Digital is creating new SSDs specifically in the form factor used in handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. These come in 500gb, 1tb, and 2tb options.
Anyone know how these compare to the corsair 1tb mp600?
Identical. Same speeds, endurance, warranty, etc. Probably the exact same nand though unspecified.
I’m super happy with my Corsair FWIW
I decided to bite the bullet and preordered two 2 TB SSDs, which release officially next Friday on Sep 22nd. I haven't used a Steam Deck, but the two Steam Decks I ordered just arrived today for my spouse and I (yay!). They're a gift for us next month, so I'll install them next month and have impressions by then.
While doing research, I only found that there was an SN740 model from WD that was only sold in some regions that Steam Deck users were using. People were happy with it so I figure the higher spec model is probably fine to use. Reddit link here (served through Libreddit privacy front-end): https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/SteamDeck/comments/y9yg9i/2230_sn740_nvme_ssd_for_steam_deck/
So far though, I only know the SN770 is TLC NAND and basically similar to the published Corsair MP600 specs. I'd love to get my hands on MLC or SLC, but I don't think it exists for that capacity (nor would it be affordable). My guess is by the time an affordable MLC or SLC arrives in 2280 config, Steam Deck 2 will be out and probably use a more common SSD form factor.
If any of y'all can still find a better deal on an SN740, go for that. It appears to me that the SN740 is an OEM version of the SN770. I recently swapped the 500gb SN740 on my laptop for a 1TB SN770, and the traces, flash, controller, etc were all the same, minus the storage difference.