Scouring through amazon for random stuff yesterday, saw these “generic brand” nvmes for $65 a pop. Figured I’s give it a shot for my little geekworm pie nas. 4 for the raid and 1 for backup if something goes boogers up. 20tb for $325 was too good to pass up, worse case scenario they are either 1tb each or they fail after a few months. We’ll see whats up when they get here in 2 weeks.
Just make sure to verify how much space these hold before actually using them
This and make sure to use the right test method. Sketchy SSDs will pretend to accept all the data you put in 'em, and then just silently throw away data that’s over their capacity. Use a method that writes and then verifies.
How do I do that?
There’s an app by GRC called ValiDrive that will do this. I think it might require a USB adapter but I’m not positive.
Which OS?
Windows 11
Install linux
h2testw, F3 and FakeFlashTest keep coming up as recommended for this.
What about Linux?
I think I saw that F3 is cross-platform.
I used something else last time I needed it (it was a microSD), but I’m struggling to remember what it was. I’ll update you if I remember.Nope, it was F3!Thank you! Will keep this noted and report findings of if I gor screwed
No prob! Good luck, and prepare for disappointment. This sounds sketchy.
Like everything else in my life
I’ll get a cheapo nvme nvne enclosure to test it first.