Lexar NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD: 4TB $265, 2TB $139, 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 to Metro) @ BPC Tech

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Lexar NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD: 4TB $265, 2TB $139, 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 to Metro) @ BPC Tech

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pxrnm on 03/10/2023 - 16:31 bpctech.com.au (3636 clicks)
Last edited 08/10/2023 - 12:00 by 2 other users

Original deal without heatsink:
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/792769

Coming Soon: 09/10/2023

1TB with heatsink (thx #Ozbed)
https://www.bpctech.com.au/product/lnm790x001t-rn9ng-lexar-i…

2TB with heatsink: https://www.bpctech.com.au/product/lnm790x002t-rn9ng-lexar-n…

I was looking at the original deal but was put off that warranty is affected when sticker is removed to apply the thermal pads. Turns out there are models that comes with the heatsink preassembled and looks like it is top and bottom thermally padded (https://www.lexar.com/wp-content/uploads/product_images/NM79…). It will cost you $10 more though than the original.

Mod Update 6/10: In-stock now and comes with a bonus MrBeast Chocolate Bar (2TB & 4TB Model only).

Same price at Mwave without heatsink:

2TB: https://www.mwave.com.au/product/lexar-nm790-2tb-pcie-40-nvm…
4TB: https://www.mwave.com.au/product/lexar-nm790-4tb-pcie-40-nvm…

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TightAl on 03/10/2023 - 16:42

+3

I should have waited for this smh
- AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 12:10
  
  +1
  
  We also have heatsink by itself available to purchase
  - Warehouse on 04/10/2023 - 18:40
    
    Any 2230 form factor ssds?
    - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 21:50
      
      we don't have enough demands in ANZ region unfortunately
    - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 16/10/2023 - 15:15
      
      Hi Warehouse:
      
      I had research in the market, seems many new console owner wants a 2230 NVME to upgrade their ROG Ally or Steam Deck.
      So I am going to introduce a small quantity of 2230 high speed NVME in Novemember
  - ichoosethesteak on 04/10/2023 - 18:44
    
    Is there a 4tb one for sale?
    - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 21:51
      
      Yes there is, we have both 4TB NM790 with or without heatsink arrived in Australia already
      - pxrnm on 05/10/2023 - 19:31
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hi Chris, just wondering why everyone who removed the sticker on nm790 get better temperatures. Do you have any explanation for this? Has QA ever tested this?
        
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/14137098/redir
        
        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/14368131/redir
        
        dazza826 on 05/10/2023 - 21:22
        
        @pxrnm: Pxrnm thanks for the info.
        
        Rep has advised that removing the label also voids warranty unless you can do it in a way where it can be restored to the original form
        
        Bit of a shame as i'm interested in buying the 4tb model for my laptop but still undecided.
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 06/10/2023 - 21:51
        
        @pxrnm: Hi pxrnm:
        
        I will come back to you on this.
        My personal opinion and my own usage experience doesn't support the result that removing a sticker gives better temperature.
        However I have to say my setup is a bit over the top especially on cooling…so my result doesn't apply to most people.
        I will check with our team if I can allow our region to maintain warranty status if logo is removed.
        
        But regardless
        depending on what devices you are using, it's easier just to use one with heatsink (10 bucks more expensive) or upgrade the system active cooling.
        
        if it's like a laptop where you can't upgrade cooling, and you can't fit heatsink, I really don't think remove a sticker will help much.
        
        I understand few people wants to use our SSD and take off the label to fit a third party heatsink of some sort, so I will go check with HQ and try to make some changes.
        
        But before do anything, just few youtube videos you can have a look:
        (none of them are specifically talking about our products and I am not promoting any channel, this is just through a 2 min google search)
        
        Should you peel the sticker off your m.2 ssd?
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OixIIhoVAc
        
        Do stickers and heatsinks matter for NVMe SSDs? PCIe gen 5 drive testing!
        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUJKyA-q7Zs
        
        Should you peel stickers off NVMe drives
        https://www.youtube.com/shorts/K9sc-V7VafA
        
        pxrnm on 07/10/2023 - 11:29
        
        +1
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hi Chris, thanks for responding.
        
        Yes i agree with the youtubers that the stickers are great usually, but I am more concern on the Lexar nm790 in particular since we have claims that they are insulation in nature.
        I guess we just want to confirm if the sticker really helps or actually detrimental to the ssd as per the claims by the other members. So for those who bought the nm790 with the heatsink, should they open it up and peel it off, will lexar change the sticker material in the future etc.
        
        Looking forward to hear from you on this.
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 10/10/2023 - 12:35
        
        +3
        
        @pxrnm: Hi Pxrnm:
        
        I have checked with RMA team and I have talked to the production team on this matter.
        Also I have done experiment myself.
        TLDR:
        1. you can't remove sticker, that will waive warranty.
        2. that sticker is not insulation in nature.
        
        Longer version.
        The logo sticker is pretty much industry standard sticker, there are about 150+ model of SSD in the market (not only just Lexar) that we know of using this sticker.
        
        The technical part is pretty hard to translate, but here is what AI translation says.
        The sticker description:
        "Bright silver PET coated with matte film + 0.25 thermal conductive double-sided adhesive + 0.1 natural graphite sheet (with adhesive), 70mm*18mm, R=0.5mm, ±0.2mm, 522250000_A"
        
        The sticker is made of PET, and inside, there is a 0.25mm thermal conductive double-sided adhesive + 0.1mm natural graphite sheet (with adhesive) to aid in heat dissipation.
        
        pxrnm on 10/10/2023 - 13:53
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hi Chris thanks for the clarification.
        
        Would love to hear your finding with the experiment you did your self, if you don't mind.
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 10/10/2023 - 12:38
        
        +1
        
        @pxrnm: Anyways, if someone says our sticker is inslation and certain big brands's sticker is not.
        
        I am happy to provide the proof that the stickers are made in the same company using same material.
        
        I can't say for sure how certain user get the result and conclusion that our sticker is insulation in nature.
        But from our side, the logo sticker is pretty much the same with almost all of the other brand's sticker.
        
        pxrnm on 10/10/2023 - 13:50
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hi Chris, thank you for the clarification. It's always appreciated when the company representative is available to answers questions.
        
        aarick on 23/10/2023 - 16:47
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: This article on kitguru is interesting https://www.kitguru.net/components/ssd-drives/simon-crisp/le…
        "Lexar's 4TB NM790 drive is built on a single-sided M.2 2280 format. The front of the drive is covered by a label that incorporates a metal foil to help get rid of the heat from the drive but it is very thin, but still, it's better than nothing. The rear of the drive has a standard label."
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 23/10/2023 - 19:42
        
        +1
        
        @aarick: Hi Aarick:
        
        the sticker is industry standard and the same spec is whidely used by many other brands as well.
        since I launched NM790 in AU, people on ozbargain seems to be very interested in removing them.
        So I brought in the heatsink version, but people still just want to remove the stickers regardless.
        
        All I can say at this point in regards the sticker is that they are just normal industry standard stickers.
        It's not making the driver hotter, it actually helps the heat dissipation for the drive. it's same sticker made by same mega factory who specialize in making these stickers.
        If you don't believe in this sticker, the heatsink version is already available.
      - mrbean13 on 06/10/2023 - 20:31
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hello, is the 4TB without heatsink suitable for a Dell notebook? i.e. Will there be any issues with heat and/or the large capacity that you know?
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 06/10/2023 - 21:34
        
        +1
        
        @mrbean13: Hi Mrbean:
        
        TLDR no, there is no problem I have heard of.
        Any NVME drive at any capacity should be able to work in normal conditions without failure.
        
        Heatsink is not active cooling, if you put a ssd with heatsink into the oven, it will still burn. If an SSD is overheating inside a laptop, adding heatsink won't help that much.
        That's why most of the laptops doesn't have space for ssd heatsink, and its original SSD also doesn't usually comes with heatsink, if cooling is needed, laptop will have active cooling fans somewhere to channel cold air through. Adding heatsink won't help much without ample active cooling.
        
        kimhy589 on 10/10/2023 - 20:25
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hi Chris. I just received the NM790 4TB bought from this deal. Installed on my brand new ps5 and formatted. however after formatting the read speed it said on the screen was 6499?!?! Is it not 7400 read speed as advertised?
        
        Nom on 10/10/2023 - 20:39
        
        +1
        
        @kimhy589: That's not how it works.
        
        Just because the drive can theoretically do 7400MB/s doesn't mean your source device or your benchmark of choice can necessarily get it to that figure.
        
        It's just a best-case maximum.
        
        kimhy589 on 10/10/2023 - 20:41
        
        @Nom: Does that mean someone else whos lucky could get 7400?
        
        Nom on 10/10/2023 - 20:43
        
        +1
        
        @kimhy589: With one particular benchmark in one particular PC, probably.
        
        You'd probably have to recreate the setup that Lexar used to come up with that number…
        
        They almost certainly didn't use the PS5 benchmark routine to produce the performance numbers 😁
        
        kimhy589 on 10/10/2023 - 20:44
        
        @Nom: Cool. Understood. Then theres also no minimum so that it is considered faulty?
        
        Nom on 10/10/2023 - 20:51
        
        +1
        
        @kimhy589: If it was faulty then your data would probably be getting corrupted, the only thing that could really affect performance significantly is excess heat making the drive throttle itself.
        Don't worry about it, everything is fine 👌
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 10/10/2023 - 21:15
        
        @kimhy589: I think Nom explained very well.
        And also I believe even if you put a even faster drive on your PS5, the result produced will probably similar as well.
        
        PS5 is not the only and the best environment to show case NM790's full potential.
        
        But then again, personally speaking, I don't think you will feel any difference if you push the speed from 6499 to 7499 when you play games.
        
        BillyG687 on 14/10/2023 - 11:13
        
        +1
        
        @Lexar ANZ Chris: Hi Chris, just thought to point out that the removal of the sticker doesn’t void the statutory warranty requirements under Australian Consumer Law. Unless you can prove its removal was the cause of the problem, sticker removal isn’t enough to void warranty requirements.
        
        AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 16/10/2023 - 15:14
        
        @BillyG687: Hi BillyG687,
        
        if sticker doesn't have any real function, probably I will agree with you.
        However I have already replied up there, it's actually works as a heatsink, we have full length document on its functionality and why it needs to be there.
        Also the glue we used are very firm, to remove it you do risk damage the SSD itself.
        so I would highly advise don't remove the sticker if you want to keep the warranty.
  - mrbean13 on 19/10/2023 - 13:35
    
    Hello, if you're from BPC Tech, I have tried to email you about a problem I have been having with ordering but you never respond… Since then, the price on this seems to have reverted. Is there any way to help me and apply the same pricing as when I tried to purchase?
    Thanks.
    - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 20/10/2023 - 19:17
      
      hi Mr bean,
      
      unfortunately I am not from BPC tech, but i will email them as well, I work for Lexar and in charge of ANZ operation.
      
      price increase just started, and it's going to keep going up on weekly basis, and DRAM especially going to be crazy this year.
      I don't know if BPC will honor an old price, but I will get them to respond either way.
Boxcuttahz on 03/10/2023 - 16:47

Hi does anyone know if this will fit in a lenovo yoga c940?
- CachePC on 03/10/2023 - 19:48
  
  -2
  
  https://www.crucial.com/compatible-upgrade-for/lenovo/yoga-c…
  
  Appears so - you might need to clone the old one first but Google shows plenty of videos of how to replace ssd in that model
- jpeg-jpg on 03/10/2023 - 20:45
  
  +4
  
  The non-heatsink model will. I doubt the heatsink would fit in a laptop.
  - thesmartone1125 on 04/10/2023 - 22:12
    
    you could always remove the heatsink, that's what I did with the 980 Pros and the Seagate 530 SSDs, but yeah better to get the non heatsink one if you dont wanna pry them open.
    - mrbean13 on 06/10/2023 - 20:20
      
      Will there be a problem with overheating if you put it in a laptop?
      - thesmartone1125 on 06/10/2023 - 20:51
        
        +1
        
        @mrbean13: Not really, since most laptops that have a spare m.2 slot have a thermal pad pre applied to the back of the laptop and it also acts like a heat spreader just as if you were using the heat sink of the ssd. So you should be fine.
        
        mrbean13 on 06/10/2023 - 23:24
        
        @thesmartone1125: Thanks for your reply, @thesmartone1125! If you have any insights into speed also, that would be helpful. I currently have a Samsung 980 pro. I believe this one is faster than the Samsung?
facesareblurredx on 03/10/2023 - 16:50

these any good? the price is super tempting
- mralvinwong on 03/10/2023 - 16:55
  
  +1
  
  yea they are good. speed wise is faster then the samsung slightly
  - furythree on 03/10/2023 - 18:13
    
    better than 990 pro?
    - netsurfer on 03/10/2023 - 18:19
      
      +3
      
      No, 990 Pro is better. The thing with NM790 is that it is well optimised for tasks and benchmark apps which most people care about. Random read/write latency is its weakness BUT most people don't check that when running CrystalDiskMark. People look at the bandwidth results. Also, the tasks which DRAMless SSDs struggle are not common for most people.
      
      Right now, el cheapo TLC 2TB or 4TB PCIe gen 3 SSDs are hard to find (with a lot of them now using QLC). Proper PCIe gen 4 x4 SSDs with DRAM tend to cost more.
      - povogamer on 03/10/2023 - 20:25
        
        +1
        
        @netsurfer:
        
        4TB PCIe gen 3 SSDs are hard to find (with a lot of them now using QLC)
        
        If I use a pcie gen 4 SSD in a pcie gen 3 slot, do I still get the thermal benefits of gen 3 SSD’s?
        
        netsurfer on 04/10/2023 - 23:39
        
        +1
        
        @povogamer: Good question, I don't know to be honest. Most reviewers don't run that type of test. My "guess" is the PCIe gen 4 SSD running in gen 3 mode will get slightly better thermal, but won't be at the level of a PCIe gen 3 SSD that's known to have great thermal performance. That's a pure guess though. It comes down to how fast that SSD writes in PCIe gen 3 mode and whether that gen 4 SSD is designed to do SLC recovery aggressively.
        
        patrick321 on 11/10/2023 - 23:11
        
        @povogamer: This is what I want to know also, are gen 4's hot in gen 3 slots. Should be tested with reviews as lots of people have gen 3 slots.
      - SmoothCactus on 04/10/2023 - 00:44
        
        @netsurfer: Damn. I care less about benchmarks and more about rand r/w.
        
        Thanks for the info
      - TeamSAXON on 05/10/2023 - 12:07
        
        @netsurfer:
        
        Random read/write latency
        
        I'm a bit uneducated, would this make it worse or better for playing games off of?
        
        netsurfer on 05/10/2023 - 13:06
        
        +2
        
        @TeamSAXON: Most games, in general, don't depend a lot on random read/write. The reason is, as good as SSD is compared to hard drives, it pales in comparison to RAM and VRAM. RAM and VRAM's latency is ~1000 times better than SSD. So game developers would put random read/write tasks on RAM and VRAM.
        
        How much games can benefit from SSd's sequential read fully depends on the game itself and whether it implements DirectStorage API.
        
        Also, the context is important. Samsung 990 Pro is the one being compared, which is known to have good 4K random read performance. However, in general usage, NM790 is hard to beat. 990 Pro is technically a tier above (but in most general usage, you won't feel the difference), but whether we (most people) can take full advantage is a different story. Again, 990 Pro is still an SSD so it is not going to have random read / write latency at RAM level.
        
        TeamSAXON on 05/10/2023 - 13:30
        
        @netsurfer:
        
        However, in general usage, NM790 is hard to beat
        
        Hmm so it could be a toss up between a 990 pro or nm790 if I'm building a gaming rig without too much noticeable difference?
        
        OMGJL on 05/10/2023 - 15:37
        
        @TeamSAXON: put it this way, you'll hardly notice anything, even if you use a Gen3 SSD. TLDR to your question is you won't see difference if at all.
        
        Random R/W will improve general system responsiveness (HDD is especially bad at random r/w) as it will load tons of small files faster. Most application with tons of smaller DLLs will benefit from this.
        
        sequential R/W helps when you copy a file, or trying to read/write a single huge file for some reason (like movie rendering).
        
        In gaming you'll usually see you load into the lobby faster than others, but you still need to wait for the rest of ppl with potato pc.
        
        TeamSAXON on 06/10/2023 - 21:42
        
        @OMGJL:
        
        like movie rendering
        
        I wonder if rendering out scenes in 3d would come into play, though I suspect not as those functions are really gpu dependant (ie. You can set cycles rendering to gpu in blender)
        
        Sopzo on 09/10/2023 - 03:27
        
        @OMGJL: Even though this drive's synthetic random write speeds are really bad, the general responsiveness benchmarks are really good. What's happening here? Where exactly is random write used?
        
        OMGJL on 09/10/2023 - 08:59
        
        @Sopzo: from as far as I know, compile, installation/update of a software, game save(depends on the game), like your drain system, you only notice it when it clogged.
        
        netsurfer on 05/10/2023 - 15:42
        
        @TeamSAXON: If switching to NM790 would lead to having more budget for your GPU, then choose NM790.
        If budget is not an issue and you really want a top notch PCIe gen 4 x4 SSD, then 990 Pro (do remember to update firmware right away though).
        
        TeamSAXON on 06/10/2023 - 21:39
        
        +1
        
        @netsurfer: Thanks for the tip. I do have a good budget but I also really have not decided on the gpu. I don't agree with nvidias practices with the 40 series, but radeons lack ray tracing/path tracing and frame gen. sigh I'm still making some crucial decisions.
- cr4pm4n on 03/10/2023 - 17:05
  
  +2
  
  Good for a game drive.
  - XCelR8 on 03/10/2023 - 17:57
    
    +1
    
    Over the top for a game drive!
BennyHe2018 on 03/10/2023 - 16:50

+4

$10 extra for the heatsink, very reasonable.
- WhyAmICommenting on 03/10/2023 - 17:25
  
  Will it still fit on a normal motherboard - isn’t it a flat connector?
  - Wicko on 03/10/2023 - 17:45
    
    +1
    
    It will but you just wouldnt use the motherboard's included heatsink
    - WhyAmICommenting on 03/10/2023 - 19:50
      
      Cheers
mralvinwong on 03/10/2023 - 16:54

+3

I bought two of the 4TBs last week when they had the deal in september for $255. But would def pay for the heatsink version if I need another one haha
ichoosethesteak on 03/10/2023 - 17:02

+1

Site has crashed already :(
Archiebald on 03/10/2023 - 17:02

This or Adata XPG S70 Blade 2Tb for PS5? The price difference is small, but Adata has cache built in. Might be better/faster than this Lexar?
- XCelR8 on 03/10/2023 - 17:58
  
  This drive is DRAMless and uses HMB, The ADATA has DRAM, long story short this would still be fine, but the PS5 wont utilise the HMB. Just go for cost really….
  - FeZZa21 on 03/10/2023 - 18:27
    
    +3
    
    PS5 internal SSD is DRAMless too
OzBed on 03/10/2023 - 17:04

+2

There is also 1tb with heatsink for $75
congo on 03/10/2023 - 17:19

Got some error:
Error 503 Backend fetch failed
Tk11 on 03/10/2023 - 17:34

Looka like it doesn't have DRAM. Not sure how good hmb 3.0 is. Just be careful.
- jpeg-jpg on 03/10/2023 - 20:47
  
  +1
  
  The drive benches pretty well according to techpowerup’s review.
FeZZa21 on 03/10/2023 - 18:27

awesome ssd, working mint in my 2nd PS5
chromium on 03/10/2023 - 18:50

+2

Could be good for replacing my 2TB Crucial P5 Plus in my PS5.

Crazy that we can get 4TB for PS5 at this price and you're looking at the same or more for 1TB for the XSX. I refus3 to add additional storage to mine until the prices become sane, which will probably be never.
- typhoonadventure on 03/10/2023 - 19:43
  
  +3
  
  Currently running a 4tb lexar in my ps5. Outstanding performance.
  - Micsmit on 03/10/2023 - 21:22
    
    +1
    
    This mn790?
- Zev on 04/10/2023 - 00:40
  
  +1
  
  Bought the 2 TB nm790 from mwave and installed in my PS5 with this chunky heatsink I got from Amazon. Works pretty dang well.
  - connorlo on 04/10/2023 - 08:22
    
    @zev, whats the link to the heat sink?
    - Zev on 04/10/2023 - 12:56
      
      ElecGear PS5 NVMe SSD Heatsink, EL-P5C Heat Pipe + Solid Aluminum Cooler for Playstation 5 Internal PCIe M.2 NVMe 4.0 Gen4 Gaming Memory, Thermal Pads and Re-Designed SSD Mounting Post Kit https://amzn.asia/d/5d7jHph
      
      It replaces the M.2 metal cover on the PS5.
jpeg-jpg on 03/10/2023 - 20:48

Coincidentally, i just decided to pull the trigger on the non-heatsink version for my laptop, ahead of all the rumors of TLC prices going back up.
AlcoholicGuy on 03/10/2023 - 22:27

If they only sell the heatsink (10-15$ each) I will spend 100 for that. (1 heatsink, rest for beer) cheers
- AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 21:48
  
  +1
  
  we have the heatsink for sell
  beer wise, my personal favourite is KaiJu! Aftermath (not associated with this brewery)
  best double IPA that I always go back to
  - AlcoholicGuy on 06/10/2023 - 13:18
    
    Can i have the link where you sell the heatsink only?
    Worth to check it out.
    KaiJu IPA is one of my favorite too 🍻🍻🍻
  - AlcoholicGuy on 06/10/2023 - 14:25
    
    Also, if you have been using nm790 for your personal ps5, did you peel off the front label and attached heatsink? Will that void the ssd warranty?
    I purchased 2tb nm790 previously but now my concern if i have to peel of the labeling and add the heatsink that will void the warranty, it is not worth it
    - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 06/10/2023 - 19:57
      
      if you can restore it to the original state it's fine.
      let me talk to our warranty guys back in HQ (currently in public holiday)
      I'll get back to you on the labeling thing
digitizer on 03/10/2023 - 22:29

DIdn't expect this to work with MacOS given the known Linux troubles, but works a treat at full speed, great drive so far 🤞🏻
- skittlebrau on 04/10/2023 - 01:51
  
  I was under the impression that macOS doesn't support HMB, but perhaps that's changed. Have the speeds you've been getting align with reviews you've seen?
loxofdeals on 03/10/2023 - 23:56

Do I need the heatsink version if I'm just upgrading a laptop?
- Cheap Rich Guy on 04/10/2023 - 02:07
  
  +2
  
  I don’t think it will fit with the heatsink.
xcess on 04/10/2023 - 06:15

Thanks perfect timing since I need more hdd space for PS5 with all the upcoming games
overlook on 04/10/2023 - 10:00

which external case with usb c would everyone use this in?

Is this good?
https://www.amazon.com.au/ORICO-NVMe-Enclosure-Thunderbolt-C…

or
https://www.amazon.com.au/UGREEN-Enclosure-Tool-Free-Thunder…
- Vinodra on 04/10/2023 - 11:29
  
  Inwouldnt use this in an enclosure, dont think HMB works over USB, so it would not work very well since it is has no dram and relies on system ram through HMB.
  - jakentta on 04/10/2023 - 13:14
    
    Would you happen to know if HMB works when using a PCI-E to NVME adapter? Or does it depend on the adapter perhaps? Unfortunately I can't remember the brand or type of the adapter that I have, and can't check it now, but it was some cheapo anyway. And how much of a difference would HMB even make, if using this drive just for some quick photo and video storage, so fairly big individual files.
- AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 12:10
  
  Hi overlook:
  
  I have a really good deal on Fast 1TB externals coming up in Costco soon.
  No point putting an NVME into an exlcosure and waste all the performance.
  - overlook on 04/10/2023 - 16:06
    
    costco???
    
    also after 4tb ssd tbh..
    - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 21:37
      
      4TB it's cheaper to get some cheap gen 3 drives, you not going to utilize the full speed anyways
- congo on 04/10/2023 - 13:08
  
  External case is only good for the older drives.
  NVME M.2 are fast, but you will lose all of that speed (at least half) if you put it in a case.
  - overlook on 04/10/2023 - 16:07
    
    +1
    
    hmm this seems to be cheapest external 4tb tho..even if put into a case? What is the best case for this or there is none?
    - congo on 04/10/2023 - 16:29
      
      +1
      
      best case M234 40Gbps
      https://www.amazon.com.au/ORICO-Upgraded-Enclosure-PCIe3-0x4…
      
      20Gbps and 10 Gbps are cheaper.
AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 12:23

+4

Hi Guys:

I was going to make this heatsink model available during PAX and make a big deal of it.
However stock already in Australia, so I guess better start selling.
NZ will have to check with PB tech, and better be quick because we are going to lift up price soon.

During original NM790 promo, some say there is a price drop in Q3 according to experts, and I have told everyone from my side the story is quite the opposite.
So now it seems I win, guess my info is more accurate than some hardware magazine experts.

in Q4 - Q1 2024, SSD and Dram pricing is going to sky rocket.
So far Australia is sitting on good amount of stock from last quarter, so right now no one willing to be the first to lift up price, everyone is on a standstill.
If you want to buy any brand (not just Lexar), I would advise just buy now.
Alternatively if you willing to wait, you can gamble on black friday and hope price would be slightly better (I don't think it will).
Brands will throw money to clean up stock on hand, but even if they do that, many distributors won't place big orders on Decemebr anyway, so…we will see what's happenning to the dollars and market.

in Q3 I cannot tell people about Huawei's new phone and they took pretty much all YMTC's resources.

Now if you are not aware, this mate60 phone from Huawei is not just a new phone, it's a big national achivement, it will wipe out a huge amount of available resources in China. Directly driving the prices upwards. And it's going to last for a while.

overall, prices are going to increase.
It's painful for people who work for the brands (ie. myself)
but I will do my best to hold the price down in ANZ market.

PS.
hope you guys will go to PAX this year, we will have products available in PAX.
- regenade on 04/10/2023 - 12:56
  
  Better to sell out 100,000s at $120 then sell 10,000 at $140. Get the money in the bank and go nuts on discounting, we all like a deal here. YMTC chips were literally thrown for free few months back with 2TB NVMe drives for less than US $50 in wholesales 10k nos
  
  Also last time people double dipped with $10 Budget PC newsletter discount and $10 Afterpay offer or got via ebay with the Afterpay 15% discount to get it for $109 or thereabouts for the 2TB model without heatsink. $99 for 2TB and $199 for 4TB for DRAMless NVMe Gen 4 TLC is where the volumes will come, I am sure it will come this Black Friday (of course after dipping into coupons + cashback)
  - AssociatedLexar ANZ Chris @ Lexar on 04/10/2023 - 21:46
    
    well that depends on the cost of the goods.
- congo on 04/10/2023 - 13:10
  
  Thanks for your insights.
  Other than SSD and Ram, anything else that will skyrocket next year?
  
  Thanks

This was posted 6 months 24 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

Lexar NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD: 4TB $265, 2TB $139, 1TB $75 + Delivery ($0 to Metro) @ BPC Tech

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