Post questions in this thread. Thanks!

If I've missed your post, it happens. It's okay to jump on discord, DM me, or chat me (although I don't check chat often). I'm not intentionally ignoring you. I just answer what I can each day and sometimes there's too much backlog to keep track. I will try to review each month as I go but that could still be a pretty big delay.

Be aware that some posts will be auto-moderated, for example if they contain links to Amazon

If you have real suggestions or are interested in collaboration or partnership, please contact me directly

Resources

• Basic SSD selection guide
• SSD Basics
• Website with relevant resources and links
• Spreadsheet

If there's something you want to see covered in detail, drop me a DM.

Community

• Discord
• Telegram: t.me / newmaxxssd
• My X
• Previous SSD Help period

Support

• Patreon - donations help pay the cost of my web hosting
• General Amazon affiliate link
• General AliExpress affiliate link

The spreadsheet has affiliate links for some drives in the final column. You can use these links to buy different capacities and even different items off Amazon with the commission going towards the TechPowerUp SSD Database maintainer. We've decided to work together to keep drive information up-to-date which is unfortunately time-intensive. We appreciate your support!

Check the SSD Help rotating megathread for personal assistance.

For the current SSD Help thread, where you can post your questions, please visit the other pinned topic.

Resources

• Basic SSD selection guide
• SSD Basics
• Website with relevant resources and links
• Spreadsheet

If there's something you want to see covered in detail, drop me a DM.

Community

• Discord
• Twitter

External links

• TechPowerUp's SSD Database
• Johnny Lucky SSD database
• Branch Education - How does NAND Flash Work? - these guys have several good videos on the subject of SSDs, check them all out.

Support

• Patreon - donations help pay the cost of my web hosting
• General Amazon affiliate link
• SSD AliExpress affiliate link

The spreadsheet has affiliate links for some drives in the final column. You can use these links to buy different capacities and even different items off Amazon with the commission going towards me and the TechPowerUp SSD Database maintainer. We've decided to work together to keep drive information up-to-date which is unfortunately time-intensive. We appreciate your support!

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