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Intel 535 SERIES SSD 256GB, M.2 80mm SATA SSDSCKGW256H601 $87.20 @ Warehouse 1 eBay

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Nom on 17/10/2017 - 11:09 ebay.com.au (1410 clicks)
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Intel 535 SERIES SSD 256GB, M.2 80mm SATA SSDSCKGW256H601 $87.20 @ warehouse_1_online eBay with 20% PLUG20 Code

Uses an M-keyed M.2 connection according to the picture - choose carefully if you're planning to use an adaptor to convert it into a 2.5" SATA drive…

EDIT : That may not be true, see discussion below. I think the drive really looks like this - https://yepo.com.au/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/800x… - which means it's easier to convert to a 2.5" SATA drive if it's M and B keyed…

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  • homersyd on 17/10/2017 - 11:22

    what's the difference between this and a normal SSD? Can I use it in a PC?

    • Ahbal on 17/10/2017 - 11:24
      +5

      Your motherboard needs to have an M.2 slot. I prefer these as you dont need to route 2 separate cables. They just plug into the mobo.

      • Nom on 17/10/2017 - 11:32
        +1

        If you have no M.2 slot then I think one of these will work - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NGFF-M-2-B-M-Key-to-SATA-PCI-E-Ex… - can anyone else confirm ?

        • Ahbal on 17/10/2017 - 11:40

          That converter is quite cool actually. I haven't tried it myself so someone else would have to comment if it works.

        • donnieb on 17/10/2017 - 11:41

          That should work though you lost speed.

        • jasswolf on 17/10/2017 - 11:46
          +1

          It'll work, but don't expect to necessarily act as a boot drive.

          Confirm with your motherboard manufacturer.

        • macrocephalic on 17/10/2017 - 11:47
          +1

          @donnieb: This is a sata SSD, it just uses an M.2 connection.

        • macrocephalic on 17/10/2017 - 11:52

          The description says that it supports B keyed SATA and M keyed PCIE. This drive is an M keyed SATA.

        • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 12:11

          @macrocephalic:

          There's 2 slots on the card. One slot is for a B key and the other slot is M key. You can probably only use one of the other, can't use two SSD at the same time.

        • macrocephalic on 17/10/2017 - 12:29
          +1

          @hollykryten: The description states that you can't use an M keyed SATA drive.

          Supports SATA-based B key and PCI-E 4X-based M key NGFF SSD.

          For B key SSD, the SATA 7 pin connector must be connected to motherboard
          For M key SSD, there must be a 2.0 or higher PCI-E 4X socket

        • Nom on 17/10/2017 - 13:24

          @macrocephalic:
          I think it's actually an M and B keyed SATA drive, see main description edit.

        • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 13:46

          @macrocephalic:

          This isn't an M key SSD any how. It's an M & B key. That card won't work any how since it doesn't support M & B key, only M or B key.

    • scrimshaw on 17/10/2017 - 11:25

      It's also used in some ultrabooks — some don't use 2.5" drive bays but instead only have room for m2.

    • homersyd on 17/10/2017 - 11:53
      +4

      thanks all…might give this a miss then….sounds too complicated for my brain….

      • m9 on 17/10/2017 - 12:37
        +1

        I don't blame you

        • homersyd on 17/10/2017 - 14:49
          +3

          hey is that me in that picture? how come it's all in black and white?

  • jasswolf on 17/10/2017 - 11:50
    -1

    Does this even differ in transfer speeds than the SATA 535?

    I think this is just an m.2 solution of an old product, rather than a bonafide m.2 drive.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/10/2017 - 12:04
      +2

      There's no such thing as M.2 drive.

      M.2 is a connector and it can be used for either SATA or PCI Express drives.

      • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 12:13
        -1

        That's like saying there's no such thing as an IDE drive or a SATA drive.

        • macrocephalic on 17/10/2017 - 12:36
          +3

          You're confusing the connector and the bus. This uses an M.2 connector, but operates on the SATA bus.

        • [Deactivated] on 17/10/2017 - 12:49

          In case you did not know, SAS and SATA drives are using exactly the same connector.

          So there are SATA drives but you can't say it's a SATA only by looking at it's connector.

        • [Deactivated] on 17/10/2017 - 14:32

          @macrocephalic: Oh really? I thought it was a different bus. The more you know.. Aren't there really expensive SSDs that operate on the PCI-E bus?

        • macrocephalic on 17/10/2017 - 15:06
          +2

          @DainB: Not exactly the same, you can't plug a SAS drive into a SATA controller, but SAS controllers have [legacy] support for SATA drives.

  • lastfanatic on 17/10/2017 - 12:14

    Would anyone know whether this is compatible with Asus UX301L by any chance?

    • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 12:16
      +2

      According to this the ASUS UX301LA comes shipped with a Kingston M.2. 2260 SATA SSD. So if the UX301L model is the same then it won't work because it needs a 2260 (60mm) sized M.2. SATA SSD. This one here in this deal is a 2280 (80mm) sized M.2. SSD. It just won't fit.

      http://www.thessdreview.com/daily-news/latest-buzz/kingston-…

      • lastfanatic on 17/10/2017 - 12:39

        Thanks for the help. I'll have to wait for a deal on a shorter one the.

        I know that the current set-up is PCI-e. Does that mean that it's not compatible with SATA?

        • bogak on 17/10/2017 - 12:54

          your current setup is actually a SATA6 M.2 SSD according to that website

        • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 13:12

          @bogak:

          Yes it is, and also a 2260 (60mm).

        • bogak on 17/10/2017 - 13:17

          @hollykryten:
          i think i misunderstood your question, are you asking if a PCI-E M.2 SSD will work on your laptop?

        • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 13:18

          @bogak:

          I never even asked any such question. I don't even own a laptop with an M.2. slot. Also i know that this M.2. SSD is SATA3 M.2.

          I think your message must be aimed at lastfanatic who asked the question.

        • bogak on 17/10/2017 - 13:21

          @hollykryten:
          my mistake. never mind me….

  • Grok on 17/10/2017 - 12:21
    +4

    Intel 535 are pretty crappy, they suffer pretty badly from Write Amplification in certain usage scenarios like an infrequently used system because of their very aggressive DevSlp configuration.

    They finally released a special firmware update which only mildly addresses the issue.

  • chuneeperformance on 17/10/2017 - 12:29

    Will this work in a macbook air with the adaptor? i think its mac book air 2011

  • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 12:57
    +2

    OP. Don't go by that picture alone on the eBay page to determine if it's a M or B key, because i think it's the wrong picture. That photo looks like of some generic M.2 SSD.

    For example, the picture at Mwave on the Intel 535 Series 256GB SSDSCKGW256H601 M.2. SS2 has it as an M and B key. That's probably the correct picture since it actually has an Intel logo on the PCB.

    https://www.mwave.com.au/product/intel-535-series-256gb-m2-8…

    • Nom on 17/10/2017 - 13:25

      Edited the main description…

  • Abbi on 17/10/2017 - 13:12

    Not bad, might grab one.

    • hollykryten on 17/10/2017 - 13:17
      +3

      Just be aware it's a SATA3 M.2. SSD, not an NVMe PCI-E. Also i have in my educated suspicion that it's an M and B key.

      • Abbi on 17/10/2017 - 17:34

        True, I think I'll pass.

  • Super King on 17/10/2017 - 15:45
    +2

    These are normally $99 at umart.

    So it's a decent price but, not the bargain of a lifetime or anything.

  • spacejames on 18/10/2017 - 07:53

    So annoying. I just bought a 128gb ssd for $92 yesterday.

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