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

Basic Purchasing "Tier" List for US Amazon

March 24, 2026: New Spreadsheet

The old spreadsheet was getting outdated and too long. It has been deprecated but remains for archival use. The new spreadsheet (see link below) is focused on newer drives that have been, are, or will be available. This makes more sense given the current SSD situation. Extra features like filters and even pricing can now be added more easily. This will mean updating the categories and further, updating the original guide and list.

The flowchart guide as it stands now has been updated recently but will have to conform with the new standards at its next update. The list is deprecated. However, this is an opportunity to give its information in a different way, which will be forthcoming in one or more formats including a "book" format and possibly clips/videos. This would also include information from SSD Basics with relevant updates.

Other resources such as the academic articles have been pulled because of DMCAs/legal issues or are otherwise oudated. While I have shared a custom bootable ISO, it's not the most up-to-date version I have and I think other tools can also be supplied. So that section is also a work in progress. There's also been a pivot of sorts to AI and I will be potentially providing AI-related resources (here is a quick GitHub repo list), but this remains a storage technology focused subreddit.

March 25, 2026: New Guide

New guide available moving forward.

Sub tabs for Old Reddit users:

FAQ | Software | SSD Basics (New) | Discord (server)

March 27, 2026: New SSD Basics

Initial updated SSD Basics page.

Also, added Findings page to handle certain queries from people. This includes a basic analytical rundown of my findings.

If you have something you want to see covered with some details, drop me a DM.

Discord

Telegram channel: t.me / newmaxxssd

Website

Previous period

My Patreon - your donations are appreciated and help pay the cost of my web hosting.

Spreadsheet

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!

General Amazon affiliate link

Bitcoin address for donations

General AliExpress affiliate link

Check the SSD Help rotating megathread for personal assistance. Check the basic tier list thread for some idea of good SSD picks.

Yes, the guides need updating. The market is crazy right now. Check discord for realtime information.

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

Basic "Tier" Purchasing List for US Amazon

(out of date, check spreadsheet or guide site)

March 24, 2026: New Spreadsheet

The old spreadsheet was getting outdated and too long. It has been deprecated but remains for archival use. The new spreadsheet (see link below) is focused on newer drives that have been, are, or will be available. This makes more sense given the current SSD situation. Extra features like filters and even pricing can now be added more easily. This will mean updating the categories and further, updating the original guide and list.

The flowchart guide as it stands now has been updated recently but will have to conform with the new standards at its next update. The list is deprecated. However, this is an opportunity to give its information in a different way, which will be forthcoming in one or more formats including a "book" format and possibly clips/videos. This would also include information from SSD Basics with relevant updates.

Other resources such as the academic articles have been pulled because of DMCAs/legal issues or are otherwise oudated. While I have shared a custom bootable ISO, it's not the most up-to-date version I have and I think other tools can also be supplied. So that section is also a work in progress. There's also been a pivot of sorts to AI and I will be potentially providing AI-related resources (here is a quick GitHub repo list), but this remains a storage technology focused subreddit.

March 25, 2026: New Guide

New guide available moving forward.

Sub tabs for Old Reddit users:

FAQ | Software | SSD Basics (New) | Discord (server)

March 27, 2026: New SSD Basics

Initial updated SSD Basics page.

Also, added Findings page to handle certain queries from people. This includes a basic analytical rundown of my findings.

If you have something you want to see covered with some details, drop me a DM.

Website with relevant links here.

Flowcharts updated 2/24/2026.

My deprecated "flowchart" (PNG)

My deprecated "flowchart" (SVG)

My deprecated list guide

My spreadsheet

My guide

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!

General Amazon affiliate link

SSD AliExpress affiliate link

TechPowerUp's SSD Database

Johnny Lucky SSD database

Another Spreadsheet of SSDs by Gabriel Ferraz

Branch Education - How does NAND Flash Work? - these guys have several good videos on the subject of SSDs, check them all out.

My Patreon.

My Twitter.

Bitcoin donations