Hard Drive | 500 GB Hybrid Drive |
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- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
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- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back
- Your Rescue Plan documents will be delivered to you via email only to the address associated with your Amazon.com account and can be found in your account message center within the Buyer/Seller Messages.
- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
- Covers new Solid State drives of any brand when purchased within 30 days (receipt must be retained for purchases not on the same transaction).
- Free shipping for in–lab data recovery; 24/7 online case status tracking
- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back
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- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
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Samsung 960 EVO 500GB Solid State Drive (MZ-V6E500BW) m.2 NVMe,Hybrid Drive
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Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | ATA-4 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | SAMSUNG |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Hybrid Drive |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Gray |
About this item
- M.2 (2280) - PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express SSD for Client PCs
- V-NAND Client SSD ideal for high-performance tower desktops and small form factor PC’s
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 3200MB/s and Sequential Write Speeds up to 1800MB/s
- Samsung magician software delivers SSD management and automatic firmware updates
- COLOR: Black/Gray
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For gaming | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 |
Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Storage Capacity | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Sold By | 212 Distributors (blue light serial #'s recorded) | Amazon.com | Silicon Power USA Inc | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
storage capacity | 500 GB | 2 TB | 2 TB | 4 TB | 1 TB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | pci x 4 | pci x 4 | pci express x4, solid state drive | sata 6 0 gb | solid state drive | solid state drive |
compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop | Laptop | PC, Laptop | Laptop, Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | small form factor, tower | M.2 2280 | M 2 | 2.5-inch | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
write speed | 1900 | 6900 | 1600 megabits per second | 530 | 4200 megabits per second | 5100 |
read speed | 3200 megabytes per second | 7450 megabytes per second | 2200 megabytes per second | 560 megabytes per second | 5000 megabytes per second | 7000 megabytes per second |
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Brand | SAMSUNG |
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Series | 960 EVO |
Item model number | MZ-V6E500BW |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Item Weight | 0.317 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.15 x 0.87 x 0.09 inches |
Color | Gray |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 500 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | ATA-4 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 3 |
Voltage | 5 Volts |
Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
Manufacturer | Samsung IT |
ASIN | B01M20VBU7 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | October 6, 2016 |
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4.8 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,586 in Internal Solid State Drives |
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Discover the next advancement in SSD technology with our high-performance, highly reliable 960 EVO Series NVMe M.2 SSDs. Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) with a new Polaris controller outperforms our SATA SSDs with exceptionally fast read/write speeds, and Samsung TurboWrite technology accelerates write speeds even further. Samsung's Magician software solution provides advanced functionality to manage, monitor and optimize drive performance. Enhanced bandwidth beyond the SATA interface provided by the NVMe interface, combined with the new Polaris controller facilitates sequential Read/Write speeds up to 3,200 MB/s and 1,800 MB/s respectively. Plus, the new Intelligent TurboWrite technology accelerates write speeds even further. Operating Temperature 32 Degrees Fahrenheit - 158 Degrees Fahrenheit.
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Customers like the quality, size and ease of installation of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's working well, takes up less room in their case and that installation is wicked easy. They appreciate the performance, saying it'll run your antivirus quickly. That said, opinions are mixed on temperature.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the computer drive. They mention that it's amazingly ridiculously fast, games load and save much faster, and it has the best M.2 speeds with the smaller storage. The performance is quite good, and the file unpack went quickly.
"...were moved to this new 960 EVO and there is a VERY noticeable increase in speed and performance over all compared to the previous Alienware 17 that..." Read more
"...EVO SSD are fast and reliable, I purchased two in 2017 and they are reliable and fast! I can say the same thing about the Samsung microSDXC cards!..." Read more
"...it comes to copying or saving data however, you see an exciting increase in performance that beats out anything we’ve ever experienced in an upgrade..." Read more
"...Even cooler is how fast you can run your antivirus. It takes longer for it to check for updates than it does to run a scan...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's a fantastic product, works well, and is easy to install and set up. Some say the M.2 is amazing and incredible.
"...The EVO is already 3x the speed of the Crucial, and the difference in performance was amazing...." Read more
"...time (done on my desktop with Acronis), ensures there are no issues with Windows or Apps due to a change in hardware because the new SSD is in place..." Read more
"...My benchmarks were even and consistent during the duration of testing, while my stock 950 started to throttle half way through." Read more
"Pros:- Great performance even among NVMe SSDs- Lower price than MLC NVMe SSDs- Less thermal throttling under load-..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that the process is simple and painless, and the installation and cloning process went smoothly.
"The "drive" was a breeze to install. I transferred my OS and had my system up and running in 15 minutes...." Read more
"...The install was quick and easy...." Read more
"One I figured out this "trick", the process became very predictable...." Read more
"...Windows 10 boots in about 10 seconds.Installation is trivial if you have a small Phillips screwdriver and a motherboard with an M.2..." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's well worth the price, has unbeatable performance, and is one of the biggest time savers. Some say it improves save times dramatically.
"...specs, the newer Crucial is just as fast as the SATA III 850 EVO, but cheaper, much lighter, smaller and twice the storage for less $$$ than the 850..." Read more
"Pros:- Great performance even among NVMe SSDs- Lower price than MLC NVMe SSDs- Less thermal throttling under load-..." Read more
"...These drives are absolutely amazing...." Read more
"...out there as the 960 PRO, it's still a premium product and commands a premium price...." Read more
Customers like the size of the computer drive. For example, they say it's small, fits into a PCIe slot, and is fast. Customers also mention that it has a variety of size ranges, from 256GB to 1TB.
"...is just as fast as the SATA III 850 EVO, but cheaper, much lighter, smaller and twice the storage for less $$$ than the 850 EVO cost me..." Read more
"...Less thermal throttling under load- Varied size ranges (256gb to 1tb)- Small form factor- Less cable clutter..." Read more
"...Would I buy this drive again? Absolutely. The form factor is space saving (no cables) and you're future proofing as other technologies advance to..." Read more
"...Very compactSamsung really is the most reliable performance ssd producer..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it looks good, is intuitive to install, and has a great looking black PCB. Some say that it's shiny and is nice for a sleek driveless build.
"...Very happy with the amazing look and performance of my games." Read more
"...It looks great inside and no need for a heatsink or a direct fan spreader since I have good airflow in case...." Read more
"...It looks great on my board and makes a worthy addition to my rig." Read more
"...Other than that, it's pretty cool." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the computer drive. Some mention that it runs cool, has less thermal throttling under load, and stays at 45 °C when gaming. Others say that these kinds of SSDs will run hot and are sensitive to temperature.
"...pads to the 960 Evo and 850 Evo just in case, and I see no thermal throttling there as well...." Read more
"...make sure you have adequate airflow in your case because this thing can get hot see my screenshot for temps while benchmarking..." Read more
"...Lower price than MLC NVMe SSDs- Less thermal throttling under load- Varied size ranges (256gb to 1tb)- Small form factor-..." Read more
"...But I’m not surprised and I remain happy. These drives get hot and will throttle speed if they approach max temperature, the NVMe 950 I..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the mounting of the computer drive. They mention that it doesn't come with the screw to mount it with, the M.2 slot screw, or any sort of mounting hardware.
"...Only downside so far is the TINY screw you need to install this "drive" as I hate to call it a drive since there are no moving parts....If..." Read more
"...It doesn't come with a mounting screw, which is needed to secure it...." Read more
"...CONS:• Did not come with a screw to secure the drive (I'm just being picky)..." Read more
"...Dislikes: It really should come with the installation screw. Finding the right M2 screw was dang-near impossible...." Read more
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I recently purchased this device for my newest Alienware 17R4. Now at two months old and the EVO 960 PCI 1TB SSD, almost a month old, the games I had on the Crucial MX300 2TB SATA 2.5 Inch SSD- CT2050MX300SSD1 were moved to this new 960 EVO and there is a VERY noticeable increase in speed and performance over all compared to the previous Alienware 17 that I still own and installed a Samsung 850 EVO 1 TB 2.5-Inch SATA III SSD (MZ-75E1T0B/AM . I have nothing but good things to say about the 850 as I had made it the boot drive/game drive on the previous system. I decided SSDs were the way to go for this new system. So I bought the Crucial 2TB SSD for the open SATA III port and it worked well enough, but some games were suffering severe lag, and I thought it may be the Crucial SSD, as it was a lot thinner and lighter than the Samsung 850 EVO 2.5inch SSD from the previous system. Turns out it was not the drive but the game itself which had been copied straight from the old system onto the new one, though the game had a severe outdoor lag that the game never had on the previous system. The old one has a 4thGen Core i7 2.80GHz overclocked to 3.2GHz, 16GB DDR3 RAM, 2GB Nvidia Geforce GTX 960m. But looking at the specs, the newer Crucial is just as fast as the SATA III 850 EVO, but cheaper, much lighter, smaller and twice the storage for less $$$ than the 850 EVO cost me (it needs a caddy to fit into the drive space available)..
In searching for a replacement drive, this system comes with a 2.5inch drive port (where the Crucial was installed) a boot drive slot for a PCI which currently has a crappy factory 128GB M.2 PCIe SSD which is small and slower by far, another such port where this 960 EVO is now installed, and there is still an open mSATA slot. I plan to replace the boot drive with another one of these same 960 EVOs which will bring my storage to 4TB, the largest I have ever had yet. With the mSATA I'm hoping it will be 5 or 6 TB later. I looked at the Samsung 850 EVO M.2 SATA III, but found it was the same speed as the first SSD on the previous system, though cheaper. It was still more expensive than the Crucial and only 1TB, so I looked into the 960 EVO/PROs, and was surprised how much faster the 960s were compared to the 850 EVO and Crucial SSDs (around 3X faster read/write speeds over both the 2.5inch SATA III and the M.2 SATA III). So I had the choice between the EVO and the PRO, and I saw that the PRO is several hundred dollars more expensive than the EVO for a mere 300MB/s of speed. The EVO is already 3x the speed of the Crucial, and the difference in performance was amazing. Moving 80GB of data used to take about a half hour on the SATA III 850 EVO and Crucial 2TB, now takes 10 minutes or less on the 960 EVO PCIe. This 960 EVO is actually less expensive than the 1TB 850 EVO SATA III I bought in 2015.
TL;DR Amazing speed. Perfect for gaming. Buy the 1TB 960 EVO PCIe instead of the 1TB 960 PRO PCIe. The 300 or so MB/s of speed of the PRO is not worth the $120-$150 increased cost. Very happy with the amazing look and performance of my games.
My windows 10 steps (upgrading from a Crucial M4 SSD) are as follows:
1. Install Samsung 960 Evo 1TB
2. Install NVMe driver and reboot (necessary to get the full speed/benefit) (Download from Samsung's website)
3. Install Samsung Magician and run the program to make sure the latest firmware is installed. (you can download it from samsung's website).
4. Install Samsung Data Migration Software and run the program to clone the main C drive. (again you can download from samsung's website)
5. Remove main boot drive.
6. Change bios setting to boot the Samsung 960 Evo (if you are using a UEFI bios and installed windows in uefi mode it should say Windows Bootloader: Samsung 960 etc.)
7. Run Samsung Magician to make sure AHCI and Trim is enabled. If not google how to enable.
8. Wipe old SSD and give to a friend
Also, note that Windows was installed in UEFI mode. You can tell windows was installed in UEFI mode since my boot order lists “Windows bootloader: Samsung 960 EVO” rather than “Samsung 960 EVO”. If your Windows 10 install is not in UEFI mode, I would do a clean install and install using UEFI mode making sure GPT is used rather than MBR. The easiest way to do this is to use a windows install usb drive and boot to it in uefi mode.
As far as my review of this drive. It’s insanely fast (see screenshot to see how it does on an x99 Taichi with i7-6850k). I had to switch some of my hdd sata connectors on my motherboard since some of my sata connectors shares lanes with the m.2 (moving it unlocked the screenshot you see). Read your manual to see if this applies to you! Unfortunately, if you are already using a SSD with a 500MB read speed, you will see little benefits for the increased cost. For new builds, this should be on your build list and makes more sense than upgrading. Also note the higher in capacity, the faster the 960 should be (theoretically). Also, using a tpm 2.0 module and bitlocker on the 960 evo 1tb brought the read speed down to 1700 and not affecting the write speed. So even with bitlocker this drive is SUPER FREAKING FAST!
Other thoughts: The watchdogs 2 promotion was an absolute farce and most folks that backordered/purchased this item (including myself) never received the code. Also, make sure you have adequate airflow in your case because this thing can get hot see my screenshot for temps while benchmarking (the temps are current on the left, min in the middle, and max on the right using hwmonitor)
FOR THOSE HAVING ISSUES: I have found that read speeds are affected by two big reasons.
1. The motherboard shares the m.2 with a sata port. FIX: Read your manual and switch which sata ports you are using to a port that isn't shared.
2. TPM modules. FIX: Don't use bitlocker if it bothers you that your read speed goes down.
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
My windows 10 steps (upgrading from a Crucial M4 SSD) are as follows:
1. Install Samsung 960 Evo 1TB
2. Install NVMe driver and reboot (necessary to get the full speed/benefit) (Download from Samsung's website)
3. Install Samsung Magician and run the program to make sure the latest firmware is installed. (you can download it from samsung's website).
4. Install Samsung Data Migration Software and run the program to clone the main C drive. (again you can download from samsung's website)
5. Remove main boot drive.
6. Change bios setting to boot the Samsung 960 Evo (if you are using a UEFI bios and installed windows in uefi mode it should say Windows Bootloader: Samsung 960 etc.)
7. Run Samsung Magician to make sure AHCI and Trim is enabled. If not google how to enable.
8. Wipe old SSD and give to a friend
Also, note that Windows was installed in UEFI mode. You can tell windows was installed in UEFI mode since my boot order lists “Windows bootloader: Samsung 960 EVO” rather than “Samsung 960 EVO”. If your Windows 10 install is not in UEFI mode, I would do a clean install and install using UEFI mode making sure GPT is used rather than MBR. The easiest way to do this is to use a windows install usb drive and boot to it in uefi mode.
As far as my review of this drive. It’s insanely fast (see screenshot to see how it does on an x99 Taichi with i7-6850k). I had to switch some of my hdd sata connectors on my motherboard since some of my sata connectors shares lanes with the m.2 (moving it unlocked the screenshot you see). Read your manual to see if this applies to you! Unfortunately, if you are already using a SSD with a 500MB read speed, you will see little benefits for the increased cost. For new builds, this should be on your build list and makes more sense than upgrading. Also note the higher in capacity, the faster the 960 should be (theoretically). Also, using a tpm 2.0 module and bitlocker on the 960 evo 1tb brought the read speed down to 1700 and not affecting the write speed. So even with bitlocker this drive is SUPER FREAKING FAST!
Other thoughts: The watchdogs 2 promotion was an absolute farce and most folks that backordered/purchased this item (including myself) never received the code. Also, make sure you have adequate airflow in your case because this thing can get hot see my screenshot for temps while benchmarking (the temps are current on the left, min in the middle, and max on the right using hwmonitor)
FOR THOSE HAVING ISSUES: I have found that read speeds are affected by two big reasons.
1. The motherboard shares the m.2 with a sata port. FIX: Read your manual and switch which sata ports you are using to a port that isn't shared.
2. TPM modules. FIX: Don't use bitlocker if it bothers you that your read speed goes down.
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Definitivamente cambia la perspectiva que uno tiene de la computación actual y elimina cualquier cuello de botella en escritura y lectura.
Lo recomiendo ampliamente, simplemente esta fuera del alcance de cualquier otra unidad de almacenamiento.
Recomiendo la version EVO ya que el ciclo de vida es te hasta 10 años, para ese entonces ya tendremos otras tecnologias.
Recomendaria el PRO solo en caso de que se utilice para trabajos de escritura y lectura constantes como para un servidor o algo por el estilo.
Obviamente recomiendo instalar su S.O. en el ssd NVMe y un par de videojuegos dependiendo de la capacidad que compren.
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Velocidad.
Diseño.
Consumo eléctrico.
Solo montarlo y esta listo para utilizarse.
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Precio.
-Samsung cuenta con herramientas muy útiles para Clonar S.O. y una para revisar el estado de tus ssd's entre otras.
-Revisen que su Tarjeta madre tenga el puerto para este tipos de discos sin duda lo vale.
Llego en perfectas condiciones y en el tiempo estimado.