I am replacing my 17xR3 and just ordered a 17 R3 with the 1tb PCIe SSD drive. Can anyone tell me what brand and model of drive is likely to come with it?
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pathfindercod Notebook Virtuoso
It's usually a Samsung pm951..
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'm finding all sorts of different read/write speeds on that model.
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Thanks. I was referring to the 1tb in particular. I've seen a wide range of numbers on several searches. Anywhere from 650 to 1600 sequential reads. I have only found official numbers of 1050 for the 512gb version.
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OP you may want to opt for a 950 Pro instead. It is much faster than the PM951, although I do see you're looking at the 1TB....it should be just around the corner.SM961 as well...
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As others have said, it's generally a Samsung PM951 drive. Until the SM961 drives come out, it's one of the few 1TB NVMe drives out there.
I've got a 1TB SSD coming in my 17 R3, which is still sitting in manufacturing. I can confirm the exact model when it arrives in a week or two. -
Thanks everyone for the information. I opted to do the 1tb upgrade through Dell even though I know the 950 pro would have been a faster choice. I really need the space more than the speed. I use it mostly for my photography and fill up space quickly.
I'm coming from a 850 evo in my 17xR3 that just died so any of these drives is going to be a vast improvement I'm guessing. It would be too much to hope they start putting the 961 in but one can wish -
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cruisin5268d Notebook Evangelist
I have a 1 TB PM951 that came with my 17 R3. My best advise to you is to go with the 950 Pro or wait for 961. I initially bought the 951 with the system so it would be covered under my extended warranty but ended up regretting that and wish I bought one of the faster units that came out shortly after I purchased my laptop
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I'm so eager and waiting for the 961...hurry hurry Samsung. Our wallets are waiting...
I think it should be available in mid August.
On a side note, how about that newly released 4TB Samsung EVO 2.5" .... enticing...
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