- Is this a good upgrade from a laptop hard drive?
- Yes, for a machine with a 2.5-inch SATA bay. A SATA SSD cuts boot and load times sharply compared with a spinning drive, and 512GB holds an OS plus everyday files.
- How fast is it compared with other SATA SSDs?
- Its rated sequential write is 450 MB/s. Many current SATA SSDs rate closer to 500-550 MB/s, so it sits at the lower end of the SATA range.
- Will it fit my computer?
- It is a standard 2.5-inch, 7mm-class SATA drive, so it fits most laptops and desktops with a 2.5-inch bay. Check that your machine has a free SATA port and bay.
- What is TLC flash and does it matter?
- TLC stores three bits per cell, which keeps cost down but is generally slower and less durable than MLC. For everyday use the difference is small; for constant heavy writes it matters more.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive itself. No cloning software, SATA cable or mounting bracket is listed, so plan to supply those if your system needs them.
- Does it work in a desktop and a laptop?
- Yes, any system with a 2.5-inch SATA bay and a SATA III or SATA II port. It runs at the slower speed on older SATA II ports.
- Where is the Super Talent FTM51N325H TeraNova 512GB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $97.68, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Super Talent FTM51N325H TeraNova 512GB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Gotodirect.