Storage: 1TB
5 configurations available
Add extra storage capacity to your computer with the P210 1TB SATA III 2.5" SSD from Patriot . This solid-state drive fits in the system's 2.5" drive bay, providing compatibility with a wide range of laptops and desktops. SATA III interface produces transfer rates of 6 Gb/s, offering faster speeds and backwards compatibility with SATA II interfaces. With the sequential read speed of 520 MB/s and a sequential write speed of 430 MB/s, you can access large files such as 4K video faster.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $131.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Patriot 1TB P210 Sata III 2.5" SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $131.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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