Just built my first computer, going to be using it for gaming. It has a 500gb Samsung 970 Evo Plus m.2 for the system drive and I'm looking at getting a 2tb version of the same drive to use for running games off. So the 2tb version is $308 from Amazon, I'm also grabbing this heatsink for $20 https://www.amazon.com.au/Heatsink-Cooler-Double-Sided-Silic…
Before I confirm the purchase any better/cheaper suggestions for the ssd or heatsink? I don't want to break the bank.
Cheers
To be honest I couldn't find much cheaper than the Samsung and the ones I did find had middling to negative reviews. After doing a bit of research I decided against getting a heatsink as it seems they're not needed and can actually shorten the life of the drives.
$329 at pbtech, unsure if that $308 includes shipping.
https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/HDDKIN22700/Kingston-KC2500…
Also, unless you are installing heaps of games would a 1TB drive be OK? They are about $200
Yeah that $308 included shipping. It was $294.50aud with free shipping. Already bought it now. I knew the SSD was an ok deal, I was more concerned about getting some opinions about the heatsink really, like should I spend more money getting one from a known brand or do cheap ones do the same job, but after reading up on them myself it seems it's not even a good idea to use them so I'm glad I posted the question and gave myself time to do my homework before completing the purchase.
If you don't want to break the bank you probably don't actually need something as good as the 970Evo Plus for just a games drive. Although $308 for the 2TB is a really good price though if that's all you're paying inc. shipping etc.