Samsung 840 series of SSD now online and ready for order here at OcUK!!

Bought a 256gb 830 only a couple a weeks ago & have now decided on another for a games drive.

Looked @ the 840 pro, BUT can't help think, Would i really be able to see the stated speed increases in everyday use over the 830 for the additional £60+ premium

Think though if the prices fall any more on the 830's as they have ever so slightly since buying my 830 3 weeks ago think that will seal it for me without doubt...
 
chippy08 said:
Just get 830 and save your £60
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The 840 PRO is definitely better than the 830, but not by enough that most people will notice. The 5 year warranty is nice though, but not worth the 50% extra.

Not so sure about the non-PRO, which has slower max speeds than the 830 (not that you'll notice). TLC NAND is supposed to lower the cost by 30-40% but the 840 is still more expensive (at launch admittedly). When a 256gb 840 hits ~£100 it might be more tempting, though I'd like to see some more concrete figures about TLC endurance. SLC is ~100,000 p/e cycles, MLC is ~10,000.....
 
I'm sorry but these are not competitive prices. The 512GB PRO for example can be had for considerably cheaper elsewhere. :( And it's pre-order everywhere so I don't think the "well we've got stock" line applies.
 
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These look good! But the price is too high for me at the moment. When they get closer to the 830 prices then I could be tempted. Looking at the press release for these they should come out about the same price as the 830's...
 
As soon as I get info on exact specs to put on the website along with exact pricing I honestly couldnt say.

Once I have this info I put the product live :)
 
My 256GB 830 is a a godsend..... maybe if i get round to finishing this old spare pc I might wack one of these in...
 
Definitely do not regret getting my 830 256gb 2 months ago. Simply amazing performance, didn't cost me much more than my 64gb did nearly 2 years ago.
 
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