Want to upgrade storage space in desktop computers? Our favorite in-house M.2 SSD is tagged as being in Walmart’s health discount 2-TB model down to $109and 1-TB model dropped to just $64. These prices are above the normal price, and are even slightly lower than the sales price of some other retailers. This may be a good time to expand due to the recent storage price.
Cable contributor Scott Gilbertson performed a series of tests on the SN770 and found it reached an impressive 5,100 MB/s. This speed is perfect for gaming and regular use and should handle large file transfers easily. Scott uses drives in XPS 13 (7/10, wired comment) and thanks for also managing to stay relatively cool during use, helping to offset the warm working temperatures of older laptops under load.
Before clicking to purchase, you should carefully check that the system supports SN770. This drive uses an M.2 form factor, almost like a large gum stick, and it comes in multiple sizes, numbers after indicating the SSD size. This particular drive is 2280, which means it is 22mm wide and 80mm long, which is common for desktops and full-size laptops, but may not be suitable for all tablets or smaller motherboards.
If you are looking for external drive options, I suggest you check out our very thorough overview The best portable hard drive For storage or daily use, which includes speed and practical testing of various drives.
If you need the system to put the SN770 into it Wired PC Building Guide You can walk you through every step of the process and provide product advice and tips to make the most of your new system. That said, this is a fantastic deal for one of our favorite hard drives, so it’s great for anyone who needs some solid state storage.
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