Steam Deck/ROG Ally SSD Upgrades Coming from Western Digital - Steam Deck HQ
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Western Digital has started a new line of M.2 2230 SSDs specifically to be used in upgrading the storage of the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.

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.

  • AProfessionalEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

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

    • CatZoomiesEnglish
      2·
      2 years ago

      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.

      • AProfessionalEnglish
        1·
        2 years 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.