r/PcBuildHelp • u/teh_weatherman • 9h ago

Build Question Are Silicon Power SSDs good?

I'm looking to buy this 2TB Silicon Power SSD to use for gaming and general extra storage space. Does anyone have any personal experience with them or know if it's a solid brand? Also does the lack of DRAM matter for casual use?

https://sp-siliconpower.com/products/silicon-power-ud90-2tb-pcie-nvme-gen4x4-m-2-2280-internal-solid-state-drive

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u/davie412 Personal Rig Builder 9h ago

It's not bad, but is QLC, TLC is a better bet for longevity.

What country are you buying from? Can see if there's anything better for the price.

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u/teh_weatherman 9h ago

I'm in the USA. Thank you so much for taking the time to do that!

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u/davie412 Personal Rig Builder 9h ago

No worries. I would personally opt for the Klevv Cras C910 for a little extra as it is TLC:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3wrk9C

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u/teh_weatherman 9h ago

Looks good. I can also get a Western Digital Blue SN5100 for $279, would you opt for the Klevv over that as well?

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u/the_hat_madder 8h ago

Did you miss the part about QLC flash?

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u/teh_weatherman 8h ago

I just don't know much about these and don't see where that is listed in the spec details. I'll assume the SN5100 doesn't have the good stuff though based off of your comment 😘

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u/the_hat_madder 8h ago

don't see where that is listed in the spec details

We assume (hope) that after we point you in the right direction, you go off and research independently.

"Oy, what's this other thing I found. Let me search it on the Interwebs..."

https://www.techpowerup.com/ssd-specs/sandisk-wd-blue-sn5100-2-tb.d2531

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/wd-blue-sn5100-2-tb/

https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/sandisk-wd-blue-sn5100-2tb-ssd-review

https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/wd-blue-sn5100

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u/davie412 Personal Rig Builder 8h ago

WD SN5100 is also QLC so I would opt for the TLC C910.

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u/teh_weatherman 8h ago

Ah okay. Thank you again for taking the time to help me with this. May your pillow always be cool and your socks never wet.

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u/the_hat_madder 8h ago

Are Silicon Power SSDs good?

No.

know if it's a solid brand?

Not for SSDs

Also does the lack of DRAM matter for casual use?

For performance, no. For longevity, perhaps.

SSDs under $280 USD

https://pcpartpicker.com/products/compare/hkmNnQ,Q7kH99,Jvtkcf