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Steam Deck/ROG Ally SSD Upgrades Coming from Western Digital (steamdeckhq.com)

submitted 1 year ago by SteamDeckHQ to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/4929803

Western Digital is creating new SSDs specifically in the form factor used in handhelds like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. These come in 500gb, 1tb, and 2tb options.

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[–] CatZoomies 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I decided to bite the bullet and preordered two 2 TB SSDs, which release officially next Friday on Sep 22nd. I haven't used a Steam Deck, but the two Steam Decks I ordered just arrived today for my spouse and I (yay!). They're a gift for us next month, so I'll install them next month and have impressions by then.

While doing research, I only found that there was an SN740 model from WD that was only sold in some regions that Steam Deck users were using. People were happy with it so I figure the higher spec model is probably fine to use. Reddit link here (served through Libreddit privacy front-end): https://libreddit.kavin.rocks/r/SteamDeck/comments/y9yg9i/2230_sn740_nvme_ssd_for_steam_deck/

So far though, I only know the SN770 is TLC NAND and basically similar to the published Corsair MP600 specs. I'd love to get my hands on MLC or SLC, but I don't think it exists for that capacity (nor would it be affordable). My guess is by the time an affordable MLC or SLC arrives in 2230 config, Steam Deck 2 will be out and probably use a more common SSD form factor.

[–] AProfessional 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It is likely SLC will never exist in this form factor and even MLC is getting rare in general.

[–] CatZoomies 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

True. I didn't think about it, but I guess that should have been obvious since 2230 isn't a common standard - manufacturers won't spend for that.

Meanwhile, i've had lots of WD drives without any issues. And some of my SSDs are TLC and QLC (before I knew about QLC longevity). I can't imagine I'll go wrong with these upcoming SN770 drives.

[–] AProfessional 1 points 1 year ago

Yeah, it’s significantly more expensive so only the commercial market values the reliability gains enough. Even then MLC, TLC get more reliable over time too.