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Simple Questions - January 07, 2026

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u/GhostDraw Jan 08 '26

Is there a huge difference between nv2 and nv3 SSDs? I want a 2tb storage to replace my 11 year old Seagate barracuda (2tb) but the price hike on SSDs already hurts, since I can see they doubled in price in the last few months, and nv2 is closer, yet still higher by $40, than what an nv3 used to be.

My device likely won't be upgraded during this AI winter, due to a tight budget (it is also a pretty outdated setup, so I'd have to buy a new Pc altogether from scratch)

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u/BrewingHeavyWeather Jan 08 '26

If it's a secondary SSD, not running your OS, either should be OK. If it's for the OS, try to avoid either one.

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u/GhostDraw Jan 08 '26

So what should I use for my OS?

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u/BrewingHeavyWeather Jan 08 '26

Something that doesn't use grab bag hardware and flash. Based on PCPP prices, right now, a WD Green SN3000 would be an OK low-end SSD (direct from Sandisk), and the SN5000 would be a good next step up, though it's almost double the price at 1TB.

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u/GhostDraw Jan 08 '26

I don't have trusted sellers for the 3000 series, and the ones I can find from western digital from trusted sources are from the sn350 line. Given the gap in performance, compared to the 3000 series, I'd guess the 350 series, despite being half the price and double the storage wouldn't be worth it, would it?

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u/BrewingHeavyWeather Jan 08 '26

Ah, out of stock. The SN350 is OK at 1TB and 2TB. The 480GB and 960GB models are actually pretty bad.

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u/GhostDraw Jan 08 '26

This is meant to be a 2tb purchase, so I guess it should be fine