I've ordered a 1TB Samsung 980 PRO M.2 as my boot and software (games, apps, etc) drive. I figured I'd take advantage of the PCIe 4.0 on my new system, and I needed a bit more storage anyway (my COD installation is about 300GB). My 2TB Seagate mass storage drive (basically used for docs, downloads, pictures, videos, etc), while nowhere near full yet, is about 5 years old and quite slow to write to these days. I don't think it's going to fail (yet - it's a HDD, after all), but with storage set to go through the roof ala GPU prices with CHIA mining hitting us, I figured now would be the best time to buy - I don't want to be scrambling and overpaying for storage like I had to for my GPU...
So, the question is do you think that SSD technology has matured enough where it can finally be used as reliable mass storage? I know that they have a limited number of writes, and will crap out eventually, but with zero moving parts that can fail, and insane R/W speeds it's simply too attractive an option to overlook.
If so, what are your suggestion in the 2TB range? I've always used Samsung EVO SSD's (longish warranties, brilliant reputation), but wouldn't be averse to something different.
So, the question is do you think that SSD technology has matured enough where it can finally be used as reliable mass storage? I know that they have a limited number of writes, and will crap out eventually, but with zero moving parts that can fail, and insane R/W speeds it's simply too attractive an option to overlook.
If so, what are your suggestion in the 2TB range? I've always used Samsung EVO SSD's (longish warranties, brilliant reputation), but wouldn't be averse to something different.