Reddit reviews addlink S70 1TB SSD NVMe PCIe 3x4 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive Read 3,400MB/s/Write 3,000MB/s

Ram: https://www.newegg.com/team-16gb-288-pin-ddr4-sdram/p/N82E16820331284?Description=team%20delta&cm_re=team_delta-_-20-331-284-_-Product

SSD: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K7LRB2T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Video card: Your choice, but I recommend the RX580 8gb or RX 5700

*I own and use these items in multiple pc's.

I use this and it's great:


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M9SMWMS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1


I had a linux review I wrote for amazon on it, but they denied it. Anyway it has some minor quirks but more less it's the best I've found for full compatiblity:


The review:

So here's the deal. I am an engineer for a linux software company. My day to day tasks are 100% done in linux. I wanted a laptop that had a dedicated GPU for light but decent gaming, but that supported open-source linux drivers, and processor that did not have vulnerability hindrances (sorry Intel). This meant going all AMD. Now, I was aware I would be taking a risk without knowing if full linux compatibility would work with this laptop. SO, this review is about just that: Linux compatibility.


Pros:
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1. CPU performs excellently in linux with the latest kernels. Use something like Fedora, Manjaro, Arch, or PopOS
   
   
   
2. GPU also performes excellently in linux. SOME vulkan games, which this is a game problem, NOT a hardware problem, default to the iGPU and can't be changed... unlesssss you use this:
   
   
   https://github.com/aejsmith/vkdevicechooser
   
   
   This little tool allowed me to specify which gpu DOOM 2016 and Strange Brigade used, which worked perfectly and required minimal effort to use.
   
   
   Both the iGPU and the dGPU also worked great using Valve's mesa-aco, which makes for an excellent gaming experience!
   
   
   
3. All functionality on the keyboard and trackpad worked perfectly. I used KDE, trackpad was fine, with GNOME you will need to change trackpad settings to register the clicks properly:
   
   
   https://itsfoss.com/fix-right-click-touchpad-ubuntu/
   
   
   Again, this is a software issue, not a hardware issue.
   
   
   
4. Storage: As the model I ordered only had an NVME drive, the storage bay for a normal hard drive was empty, so of course I added a 2TB 2.5 inch SSD drive!
   
   
   WD Blue 3D NAND 2TB PC SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm - WDS200T2B0A
   https://www.amazon.com/Blue-NAND-2TB-SSD-WDS200T2B0A/dp/B073SBRHH6
   
   
   
5. 4GB RX560X Discrete GPU - this thing is excellent. I'm also glad its a 4gb model, as 4gb of vram is generall as much as is needed for 1080p titles. Most RX 560s are the 2GB model, which while the RX560 is a good card, only 2gb vram is a gimp to performance, so I'm very happy this dGPU has 4gb vram!
   
   
   
6. IPS display - the display is excellent! absolutely 0 complaints here. Very happy!
   
   
   
7. RAM expandable up to 32GB! while the model I ordered only came with 8GB of ram, which, for light gaming is fine, unfortunately for my workload is not nearly enough. I recommend upgrading this to at least 16. I ended up upgrading to the full 32GB with this G.Skill kit:
   
   
   G.SKILL 32GB (2 x 16G) Ripjaws Series DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHz 260-Pin
   https://www.amazon.com/G-SKILL-Ripjaws-PC4-19200-2400MHz-F4-2400C16D-32GRS/dp/B017UC3UPW/
   
   
   
8. Durability: It's built like a friggin tank. Thin enough to not look like a brick, but solid enough to not easily break. Also happy the corners are angled and not square corners, as this is better if it gets dropped and happens to land on one of the corners.
   
   
   Cons:
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9. The NVME used in the system requires a kernel boot option to run properly. Otherwise most OS installers will fail:
   nvme_core.default_ps_max_latency_us=5500
   
   
   I've since replaced it with this, which works flawlessly:
   
   
   addlink S70 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 SSD r/W 3400/3000MB/s Internal Solid State Drive
   https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K7LRB2T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
   
   
   
10. The WIFI/Bluetooth adapter used is a realtek, which does not have kernel drivers. You will want to either replace it or use a custom module. The module below works fine for it, but you will have to apply it on every kernel update:
    
    
    https://github.com/tomaspinho/rtl8821ce
    git clone https://github.com/tomaspinho/rtl8821ce
    cd rtl8821ce
    chmod +x dkms-install.sh
    chmod +x dkms-remove.sh
    sudo ./dkms-install.sh
    
    
    While the above works, I do not like constantly reinstalling kernel modules, so I replaced mine with this atheros model, which works great with no extra anything needed:
    
    
    NETELY Dual Band Wireless AC 1200Mbps Network Adapter for Laptop or Desktop PCs-NGFF M2 Wi-Fi Card-M2 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter-Qualcomm Atheros QCA6
    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R62F8R2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
    
    
    
11. The backplate is one solid mass with no panels for individual upgrades. In order to upgrade the parts I had to take all of the screws out of the back and then pop the entire back panel off.
    
    
    Summary:
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    If you game or work on linux, and can grab this laptop on sale, the upgradeability makes it an EXCELLENT laptop!
    Luckily I spotted this on sale on prime day for $579.99, which was a STEAL! If you need it for work, invest a bit in some upgrades and it will still be generally cheaper than some of the other models out there, and you won't have to fuss with nvidia drivers in linux! Suggestions:
    -Buy the base amd/amd model
    -upgrade the nvme ssd
    -upgrade the wifi
    -upgrade the RAM
    -add a storage drive
    
    
    then enjoy!
    
    
    I removed 1 star for the wifi and nvme compatibility, but as mentioned, this can be easily fixed or worked around in both cases.

There are many other cheaper alternatives with same performance 40% off the Samsung 970 EVO price point:

addlink S70 1TB:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LRB2T?ref=myi_title_dp

adata Sx8000 1TB

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1J3C23/

It's just because you linked to your user saved list, the new link is fine.

The X570 pairs well with a high-performance NVMe drive. There is a decent selection of great drives right now. Since you mentioned budget I figured you'd want the best value in that segment. That would be the Sabrent Rocket, although there are other drives that share its hardware like the Silicon Power P34A80 or Addlink S70. The Rocket is the cheapest but you might trust one of the other two brands more (although I'd consider them all around the same quality). This assuming you're looking for 1TB.

It's possible to get the QLC-based Intel 660p or Crucial P1 for cheaper at 1TB and for most things they'll be just as fast. Their performance is not as consistent especially when fuller, however, due to the nature of QLC. They are an excellent value so you may want to consider that - Linus Tech Tips has a video on the 660p (the P1 has the same hardware, more or less). Alternatively there are SM2262/EN drives like the EX920 but this drive is aging a bit and at equal price I'd probably take one of the drives linked above. HP's support is suspect as well.

If you decide to go with the Rocket, be sure to check out Sabrent's site: they have a utility for formatting the drive if required (only needed if you are going to clone the OS to the new drive, and maybe not even then) and you have to register the drive to get the full five-year warranty.

Well, the operating systems aren't that large. What is going to eat up your space is all the other stuff you install and keep on your hard drive. A week or two ago I bought a 1TB m.2 PCIE NVME for $120. With 3000MB/s read and write, the thing is insanely fast. The 512GB is like $67. So, you have to ask yourself....if you're already opening it up to upgrade, does it make sense to NOT install a bigger SSD?

I wanna get a m.2 drive, but there are so many companies that I've never heard of. I want to get the Samsung 970 EVO, but that thing is so expensive compared to M.2 SSDs from Addlink, Sabrent and Silicon Power. The thing is, I've never heard of these companies so it makes me wary to buy these SSDs, especially since I'm planning on making it my boot drive. Do I have anything to worry about? Are these SSDs just as good as the Samsung 970 EVO? Does any one have experience with any of these M.2 drives?

some new brand addlink has the better benchmarks and price than the samsung evo plus, that's what i got for my next system. However, I'm worried about longevity since it's a new brand so I did get an evo plus as my 2nd m2 drive but it is slightly slower than the addlink and costs 50% more.

addlink s70 1tb for $124.88 with 25,766 passmark rating

samsung evo plus 1tb for $217.99 with 25,352 passmark rating

both on amazon prime with 5 stars. These drives are crazy fast, they can install Windows 10 in under a minute and they boot up as fast as it takes you to get rid of a screen saver.

You can use this site to do your research for benchmarks vs price:

https://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/high_end_drives.html

I wound up getting the addlink x70 edition for $174.44 since it's overclocked even further and has RGB. Looks pretty neat but I haven't installed or run any tests on it yet.

addlink s70, better benchmarks than my stock SSD. Read some reviews on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K7LRB2T

1. (LOL@ counting at me) I meant what I said, BIG Navi will deliver high frame rate 4k gaming ... it's not released yet though.
   
   https://videocardz.com/newz/amds-lisa-su-high-end-navi-is-coming
   
   
2. It will probably release directly to partner models mostly because of the lackluster release of the blower style, while the initial release for RX 5700 series was 350-400, the next step up will be a healthy 450-550 and slap on an extra 30 for cooler designs from manufacturers since the premium models of the 5700XT already fill the $400-$450 gap for OC editions like the Red devil.
   
   They are heavily pushing for an eco system first (RDNA) - mind you this is a complete redesign from the ground up - THERE IS NOTHING LEFT FORM POLARIS in the 5700 series or Little Navi. RX5700/RX5700XT are the first in a series of a completely new architecture...
   
   here have some delicious roadmaps : https://www.guru3d.com/news-story/amd-roadmaps-mention-rdna2zen3-and-zen4.html
   
   
   Been following the development for quite a while now. And I like where this is going.
   Keeping an eye out for Navi 21-23 maybe spring next year.
   
   
   The value per dollar is going to be almost on the extreme side. and all while pushing down the thermal envelope. Very excited to not only see the progress in production, but also at prices I can afford on my desk*.
   
   I have ON MY DESK NOW:
   
   AMD Ryzen 3700x (65 Watt super killer quiet)
   Powercolor Red Dragon RX5700XT (180W also killer quiet)
   Asus Rog Strix x570 with built in WiFi 6 802.11aX (also a Cisco fan)
   1TB addlink SSD (waiting for next gen NVME PCIE-4.0 to come out.)
   
   
   Sprinkled in with may favorite seasonic 750 watt power supply and some goofy RGB (because my inner 10 year old loves it) along with a my Deadpool themed build (took my wife out to see deadpool when we were dating)
   
   This is super efficient and super fast and QUIET! and it's all just getting better!
   
   
   So ya, you got me to gush a bit, but loving this almost as much as Tesla.

Neither. Get the addlink s70.

addlink S70 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 M.2 2280 SSD R/W 3400/3000MB/s Internal Solid State Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LRB2T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_N7USDbGSXDJXP

Reviews:

https://www.pcgamesn.com/addlink-s70-1tb-ssd-review-performance


https://www.guru3d.com/articles-pages/addlink-s70-1tb-nvme-m-2-ssd-review,19.html

From Guru 3D, "Okay yes, it might not be a Samsung 970 EVO Plus killer, but man it's pretty darn close. What we have shown you today is a very impressive M2 SSD. The S70 is very close to the fastest SSDs on the globe thanks to that blazingly fast Phison controller and a proper amount of SDRAM cache"

If you're not against M.2, This 1TB Addlink SSD seems to be decent. It doesn't have Samsung's reputation, but the reviews so far seem promising.

> we don’t know the specs on the $150 laptop or the workload it’s performing, OS, what DAW, if mixing or fx are being used, etc.

For the purposes of this discussion, mixing, FX, or anything else CPU-related is irrelevant. What matters is disk bandwidth. Modern SSD bandwidth is measured in hundreds or thousands of MB/s. OP says his DAW is on a 1TB SSD. A cheap 1TB SSD like the addlink S70 ($119) writes up to 3000MB/s. 48kHz/24bit audio is 0.3MB/s. We're talking 4 orders of magnitude. You could record thousands of tracks simultaneously. If the OS is doing some reading/writing at the same time, it's literally irrelevant.

I think people forget that computer performance increases exponentially. Advice that was meaningful 15 years ago no longer applies.