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WD Blue SN5000
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Consigli su una build per giocare a 1080/1440
The EQ790 uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the Biwin Black Opal NV7400 or WD Blue SN5000.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
May 7, 2026 1:27 PM
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First build opinions
The NV3 often uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years; it should not be used for the OS. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the Lexar NM620 256 GB/512 GB or WD Blue SN5000.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
January 24, 2026 1:44 PM
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Wanted some second opinions
The NV3 often uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the Patriot P400 Lite/VP4300 Lite, Timetec 35TTFP6PCIE, or WD Blue SN5000.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
April 5, 2026 8:46 AM
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First PC build help
The NQ790 uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the Kioxia Exceria Plus G3, WD Blue SN580/SN5000, TeamGroup MP44L/G50, Patriot P400/VP4300 Lite, or Klevv CRAS C910.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
August 2, 2025 11:07 AM
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WD SN580 VS SN5000
I have the same questions but I've got enough of an understanding of what old mate said to be able to translate. Some of what he said is wrong so I'm just going to filter it so it's correct. The main difference is that the 5000 is a bit faster (Reads/writes 5150/4900 mb/s vs the sn580 r/W: 4150/4150
...Random_Sime in r/PcBuild
June 11, 2025 10:01 AM
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First pc build
The US75 uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. A better drive with TLC flash would be, e.g., the FanXiang S880, Klevv CRAS C925G, WD Blue SN5000, or Kioxia Exceria Plus G4.
Cer_Visia in r/buildmeapc
May 20, 2026 9:24 PM
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Are there any potential incompatibility?(COMPLETE NEWBIE)
The NV3 uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the Inland TN470, Biwin NV7400, WD Blue SN5000, or Samsung 990 EVO Plus.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
January 29, 2026 8:30 AM
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Are these components compatible and good?
The NV3 often uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the TeamGroup MP33, Lexar NM620/NM710/NM790, or WD Blue SN5000.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
April 11, 2026 1:28 PM
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How’s my build i want to get advice on it before i actually buy it (i want to play on 2K)
The NV3 often uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the WD Blue SN5000 or Kioxia Exceria Plus G3/Plus G4.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
April 16, 2026 10:30 AM
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Is this a good first build? Im just getting into it, my first pc
The NV3 uses QLC flash, which has low durability and becomes noticeably slower after a few years. Get a better drive with TLC flash like the Patriot P400 Lite/VP4300 Lite, Kioxia Exceria Plus G3, or WD Blue SN5000.
Cer_Visia in r/PcBuild
April 19, 2026 12:09 PM
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