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
      7•9 months ago

      Identical. Same speeds, endurance, warranty, etc. Probably the exact same nand though unspecified.

      • SimonEnglish
        2•9 months ago

        I’m super happy with my Corsair FWIW

      • @CatZoomiesEnglish
        1•9 months ago

        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.

        • @AProfessionalEnglish
          3•9 months ago

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

          • @CatZoomiesEnglish
            2•9 months 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•9 months 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.

  • @LukeMedia
    1•9 months ago

    If any of y’all can still find a better deal on an SN740, go for that. It appears to me that the SN740 is an OEM version of the SN770. I recently swapped the 500gb SN740 on my laptop for a 1TB SN770, and the traces, flash, controller, etc were all the same, minus the storage difference.