Samsung PM991a 1TB PCIe Gen3 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD US$51.67 (~A$79.18) Delivered @ AIiExpress Storage Store, AliExpress

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Clear on 03/08/2023 - 10:02 aliexpress.com (434 clicks)
Last edited 03/08/2023 - 14:21 by 1 other user

A record low price on this Samsung M.2 2230 sized SSD that's perfect for upgrading the storage in the 64GB Steam Deck. It's also suitable for the ASUS ROG Ally, Surface Pro 9, 8, 7+ X, Surface Laptop 3, 4, Go and Surface Book 3.

Alternatively you can pick up the WD SN740 SSD instead, however the Steam Deck runs at Gen3 speeds so you won't see a big difference in speed with the Gen4 SSD. The other advantage of the SN740 is that it's available in 2TB.

AU$ based on current Mastercard rate, GST inclusive and stacks with cashback.

Specifications

• Model: MZVLQ1T0HBLB-00B00
• Controller: Samsung
• Memory: Samsung V-NAND TLC
• DRAM Cache: No
• pSLC Cache: Yes
• Sequential Read: 3100 MB/s
• Sequential Write: 2000 MB/s
• Random Read: 380,000 IOPS
• Random Write: 330,000 IOPS
• Endurance (TBW): 400 TB
• Warranty: 5 Years

Please note that the store name is spelt: A capital-i i e x p r e s s (if you are searching for the store and wonder why nothing is found) — Mod

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  BROKENKEYBOARD on 03/08/2023 - 10:18

  Why are 2230 SSDs so hard to find in normal stores?

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    joshau on 03/08/2023 - 10:22

    +3

    Because the form factor is really only designed for OEM. All of these are extracted from other devices (ie. old Surface Pro's, laptops etc). Even the SN740 is an OEM-only product. Everyone selling them are reselling the drives they'll have bought in bulk from WD as an OEM.

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    witheredcouch on 03/08/2023 - 10:22

    +1

    I'd assume it is because most devices that use them are in situations where the manufacturer does not consider it user replaceable (steamdeck is the exception here), and for home built pc's, 2280's make more sense, so there is just not enough reason to spend money on retail packaging and marketing outside of OEM's.

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    Clear on 03/08/2023 - 10:24

    +3

    They're a really niche size but that should improve with the Steam Deck popularity. PLE for example now stock the Corsair MP600 MINI 1TB Gen 4 SSD for a whopping $199 or the Micron 2400 2TB Gen 4 SSD from JW for $299.

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      Oxxy on 03/08/2023 - 10:40

      +3

      Yeah, pretty much for this reason I went to Aliexpress and bought a WD 1TB for my steamdeck. Works as advertised. Then been upvoting most of Clears 2230 deals as they are decent, and lots of folks are lost with this form factor.

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  darkly on 03/08/2023 - 10:37

  Not sure I'd trust the store:

  "Open since: Jun 16, 2023"

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    captainmac on 03/08/2023 - 10:49

    +4

    Trust me bro. 100% Genuwine Legit Samsunny Drives.

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      smartazz104 on 03/08/2023 - 10:52

      +1

      I prefer Smasnug.

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      xoom on 03/08/2023 - 11:06

      If its not legit Samson drives. I dont bother.

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        captainmac on 03/08/2023 - 11:09

        +2

        I only buy Samsonite drives to put all my stuff in

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          xoom on 03/08/2023 - 11:09

          +1

          @captainmac: I was way off.

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            captainmac on 03/08/2023 - 11:12

            @xoom: I knew it started with an 'S'

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    happykamper on 03/08/2023 - 11:14

    *note: Drives are sold by Sam Sung, any confusion with Samsung brand is on the buyer

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  bowtiehoon on 03/08/2023 - 10:55

  Thanks op, been looking for a decent priced gen3 for my surface pro 8, shame they havent be updated drivers to handle gen4 properly.

  Even now I’m not sure if this drive will work, fingers crossed I didn’t waste $80 lol

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    MikeMelbourneAUS on 03/08/2023 - 11:32

    +1

    Have this ssd in my surface pro 7+ and works fine.

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  pacificstorm on 03/08/2023 - 13:52

  The Power brick that came with the Steam Deck has a European plug(?) What is the equivalent for our local plug? That or just simply buy an adaptor?

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    Nom on 03/08/2023 - 21:59

    The Steam Deck uses standard USB-C PD - just use another charger.

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  tonyamazing on 03/08/2023 - 15:56

  15 Sold …

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    tonyamazing on 03/08/2023 - 15:58

    A few dollars more, but over 2000 sold and a high rating.

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  r98 on 06/08/2023 - 20:10

  It’s showing $85.95 in final checkout with tax included and free shipping.. Did the price expire?

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    Clear on 06/08/2023 - 21:08

    Yeah. I'm expecting another AliExpress sale this month so it'll return.