3 best ocz 1tb ssds

Product description

Introducing a new breed of enthusiast storage, the OCZ RD400 NVM Express M.2 Solid State Drive Series, designed to propel high end computing into a new realm of possibilities. The OCZ RD400 PCIe Gen3 x 4 outperforms SATA SSDs by over 4.5 times in sequential read (up to 2,600 MB/s), and over 3 times in sequential write performance (up to 1,600 MB/s) so your system won't be deprived of the storage bandwidth your data intensive workload requires. The OCZ RD400's next generation NVMe interface provides a more responsive PC experience and shorter storage latency than today's traditional hard disk drives and SATA SSDs. Game changing Storage: Toshiba's new OCZ RD400 SSD redefines high performance storage for enthusiasts and hardcore gamers that feel held back by commodity storage hardware. With over 200,000 IOPS at4KiB of random read performance at your back and call, the OCZ RD400 will be your next high end system. Get in the PCIE Express Lane: Why keep using an interface that was designed for hard disk drives? PCI Express revolutionizes flash storage for tomorrow's high speed computing age. The OCZ RD400 boosts bandwidth and puts your data in the fast lane leaving SATA SSDs in the dust. NVM Express: Utilizing NVMe technology, the OCZ RD400 reduces latency in your system's I/O path between the drive and your CPU, resulting in smooth and responsive performance. Good Things Come in Small Packages: The OCZ RD400's compact M.2 2280 form factor packs in high performance and up to 1024GB of storage capacity enabling high end desktop speeds to exist not only in your notebook, but directly on your motherboard without taking up a PCIe slot. Flexibility for the Future: If you want to harness the power of NVMe now but don't want to upgrade your motherboard yet, the OCZ RD400 is available with an M.2 PCIe adaptor add in card. This option allows your investment to go the distance when you opt for an M.2 platform in the future.

• Next Generation M.2 SSD Based on NVMe Protocol (PCIe, Gen. 3 x 4), Designed For Mobile, Desktop, and Workstation Applications
• Sequential Read: Up to 2,600 MB/s; Sequential Write: Up to 1,550 MB/s; Randon Read: Up to 210,000 4KiB IOPS; Random Write: Up to 130,000 4KiB IOPS
• NVMe Compliant- Say Good Bye To Legacy Storage Buses; PCI Express Gen. 3x 4- The PCIe Performance Surpass The SATA Bottleneck Once and For All
• M.2 2280 Compliant- Latest SSD Form Factor For Your Next Gen System Build; Low Power Mode- Requires Less Power When Drive Is In Standby Mode
• Custom Drivers- RD400 Utilizes Custom High Performance Drivers; Solo M.2 module; 5 Years Advanced Warranty Program

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I remove the flash drive from this adapter and use it in m. 2 slot? Thanks for your time
Answer:	Yes you can but you'll get little to no preformance boost by doing so so I'd recommend buying the stand alone m.2 slot if you're going to do that.
Question:	will this work with the asus x99 deluxe II motherboard
Answer:	Yes. This does not require a u.2 slot to function. So long as you have a free PCI slot and the m.2 adaptor, you will be able to use this on an X99 or any modern motherboard.
Question:	would it be compatible with a 2015 macbook pro
Answer:	The macbook does use a version of M.2 so this will physically fit in the macbook. With that said though, apple uses a different pinout on the card and it would not work with the macbook. You will need to purchase an M.2 made for a macbook. I have the 2015 Macbook Pro and looked into this same thing.
Question:	Does this share bandwidth with other pcie slots as an m.2 drive
Answer:	Are you talking about the AIC (Add-in card) option for this, plugged in to a PCIe slot? The bare drive IS M.2 format, but it uses the PCIe 3.0 x4 protocol instead of using SATA. Either way, yes it will use PCI lanes. Whether you see a decrease in your bandwidth will depend on your CPU (28 or 40 lanes, assuming you are using an Intel CPU) and on your motherboard. My mobo allows both the M.2 slot and the U.2 slot to be in use at the same time. Check your mfg. specs. GENERALLY, if your mobo has a PCIe M.2 slot, you should be able to run a single video card and this drive with no conflicts. If you plan to run 2-way SLI or another PCIe peripheral, you should definitely check your mfg. specs.

Product features

Toshiba OCZ RD400

Introducing a new breed of enthusiast storage, the OCZ RD400 NVM Express M.2 solid state drive series, designed to propel high-end computing into a new realm of possibility. The OCZ RD400’s next generation NVMe interface provides a more responsive PC experience with shorter storage latency than that of today’s traditional hard disk drives and SATA SSDs. Along with high performance, the OCZ RD400 is designed for mobile, desktop, or workstation applications.

Game-changing Storage

TOSHIBA’s new OCZ RD400 SSD redefines high performance storage for enthusiasts and hardcore gamers that feel held back by commodity storage hardware. With over 200,000 IOPS @4KiB of random read performance at your beck and call, the OCZ RD400 will be your next high-end system.

Flexibility for the Future

If you want to harness the power of NVMe now but don’t want to upgrade your motherboard yet, the OCZ RD400 is available with an M.2 PCIe adaptor add-in-card. This option allows your investment to go the distance when you opt for an M.2 platform in the future.

SSD Utility SSD Management Software

The SSD Utility management software was designed to help your OCZ drive thrive and lets you be in control of maintenance, monitoring, SSD tuning, OS tuning and more!

Product description

The WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD utilizes 3D NAND technology for capacities up to 4TB with enhanced reliability. Featuring an active power draw up to 25% lower than previous generations of WD Blue SSDs, you’re able to work longer before recharging your laptop, while sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530MB/s give the speed you want for your most demanding computing applications. Combined with the free, downloadable WD SSD Dashboard software and a 5-year limited warranty, you can confidently upgrade your system to the WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD. |As used for storage capacity, one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating environment. | Active power draws are up to 25% lower during sequential reads than previous generations of WD Blue SSD at the 500GB capacity point. | As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second.

• Sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530MB/seconds; As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second
• An industry leading 1.75M hrs mean time to failure (MTTF) and up to 500 TBs written (TBW) for enhanced reliability; MTTF based on internal testing using Telcordia stress part testing; TBW calculated using Jedec client workload (JESD219)
• WD F.I.T. Lab certification for compatibility with a wide range of computers
• 5 year manufacturer's limited warranty
• Free downloadable software to monitor the status of your drive and clone a drive, or backup your data
• An active power draw up to 25% lower than previous generations of WD Blue SSD

Product features

Enhanced reliability

You’re able to work longer before recharging your laptop while sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530MB/s give the speed you want for your most demanding computing applications. You can confidently upgrade your system to the WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD.

Product description

The SSD you trust: The newest edition to the world's best-selling SATA SSD series, the Samsung 860 EVO SSD is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops. With the latest V-NAND technology, this fast and reliable Solid State Drive comes in a wide range of compatible form factors and capacities. Its enhanced performance delivers consistent speeds, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking, allowing for faster file transfers. The 860 EVO performs at sequential read speeds of up to 550MB/s with Intelligent TurboWrite technology, and sequential write speeds of up to 520MB/s. The TurboWrite buffer size is upgraded from 12GB to 78GB (performance may vary based on user's system hardware and configuration). The 860 EVO also offers boosted endurance of up to 8x higher TBW (Terabytes Written) than the 850 EVO. Feel secure storing and rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications. The smart compatibility of the SSD lets you benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The refined ECC (Error Correction Code) algorithm and a new MJX controller generate higher speeds, and the improved queued trim enhances Linux compatibility. The 860 EVO provides reliability of 1.5 million hours (MTBF).

• Innovative V-Nand Technology: Powered by Samsung V-Nand Technology, the 860 Evo SSD offers optimized performance for everyday computing as well as rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications
• Continuity tester/Wire tracer
• Secure encryption: Protect data by selecting security options, including Aes 256-bit hardware-based encryption compliant with Tcg Opal and Ieee 1667
• Warranty and compatibility: 5-year limited warranty; Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX and Linux
• Included contents: 2.5 inches (7 millimeter) SATA 3 (6 GB/S) SSD & user manual (All other cables, screws, brackets not included); Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

Product features

The SSD You Trust

The Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops. With the latest V-NAND technology, this fast and reliable SSD comes in a wide range of compatible form factors and capacities.

Enhanced Performance

Speeds are consistent, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking allowing for faster file transfer. The 860 EVO performs at sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s* with Intelligent TurboWrite technology, and sequential write speeds up to 520 MB/s. The TurboWrite buffer size* is upgraded from 12 GB to 78 GB.

*Performance may vary based on SSD's firmware version and system hardware & configuration. For more information on the TurboWrite, please visit the manufacture website

Boosted Endurance

Up to 8x higher TBW* than the 850 EVO. Feel secure storing and rendering large sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications.

*TBW: Terabytes Written

Smart Compatibility

Benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The refined ECC* algorithm and a new MJX controller generate higher speeds, and the improved queued trim enhances Linux compatibility.

*Error Correction Code

Multiple Form Factors

Whatever size your computer needs, there is an 860 EVO for you. Choose among the 2.5-inch size for desktop PCs and laptops, and the SATA-based M.2 (2280) or the mSATA for ultra-slim computing devices.

Management Software

Samsung Magician software is designed to help you manage your SSD with a simple and intuitive user interface.

• Firmware updates: Get notifications when new firmware is released, and easily install updates for enhanced performance, stability, and compatibility.
• Performance benchmark: Check your SSD's sequential and random read/write speeds, so you can maintain superb performance.
• Data security: The 860 EVO supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and is compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1667.