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Samsung confirms 970 Evo Plus SSD hardware change, 980 Pro may be affected
Samsung silently updated the 970 Evo Plus SSD last month and changed components, a new controller, TLC NAND, and firmware. Some benchmarks indicated the impact of the change: the SSD performs better in some circumstances, but not so much in others. In other words, it became a completely different product under the same SKU name.
Samsung has issued a statement confirming the change of hardware and software:
“To ensure continued production of the popular Samsung 970 EVO Plus, Samsung has decided to upgrade the controller and NAND in the 970 EVO Plus and has updated the firmware to the new version "3B2QEXM7". The changes were dictated by global shortages affecting the production and availability of many components and devices.We believe that by increasing the intelligent TurboWrite buffer and optimizing software, our devices will even better meet the growing needs of consumers and improve the overall user experience.
With the release of the new version of the 970 EVO Plus drive, Samsung has posted an updated datasheet on its website. In the event of subsequent component updates, the company will keep the entire change history available on an ongoing basis to ensure transparent communication with customers.”
Because of the persistent shortages of components, Samsung would have chosen to employ alternative components. According to the corporation, with the advent of the revision came the publication of a new datasheet. Additionally, a full changelog will be made accessible in the future to assist in such situations. There is "clear communication with the customer" in this manner.
The manufacturer may be considering making similar changes to the 980 Pro. In addition, like with the 970 Evo Plus, a revised datasheet has been discovered, in which changes have been made: the new version refers to the new version as a Samsung in-house controller rather than a Samsung Elpis controller, and the description of TurboWrite technology has been updated.
A comparison of the old and new datasheets of the 970 Evo Plus and 980 Pro can be checked below.
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#5945698 Posted on: 09/11/2021 04:48 PM
Lots of folks dont seem to understand that it doesnt matter if "you" only change ONE thing,
changing/new packaging and manuals/upc/Qr codes, this isnt all free.
how many here would be fine, with all those changes (new rev/ new box etc) leading to even if its only a 5$ (retail) increase?
yeah, than we wont here the end of it that others are cheaper..
Lots of folks dont seem to understand that it doesnt matter if "you" only change ONE thing,
changing/new packaging and manuals/upc/Qr codes, this isnt all free.
how many here would be fine, with all those changes (new rev/ new box etc) leading to even if its only a 5$ (retail) increase?
yeah, than we wont here the end of it that others are cheaper..
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#5945765 Posted on: 09/12/2021 12:09 AM
Ford: “We replaced the V8 in the truck you ordered and paid for with a V6 due to an engine shortage. Sorry, no refunds”
Keep it classy, tech companies.
Ford: “We replaced the V8 in the truck you ordered and paid for with a V6 due to an engine shortage. Sorry, no refunds”
Keep it classy, tech companies.
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#5945791 Posted on: 09/12/2021 04:53 AM
If they change the hardware, it's no longer a 970 Evo Plus. Call it the 970A Evo Plus.
If they change the hardware, it's no longer a 970 Evo Plus. Call it the 970A Evo Plus.
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#5945792 Posted on: 09/12/2021 05:02 AM
@umeng2002/destruya
show me a ssd/nvme retail packaging/website etc, from samsung (used to advertise anywhere on this planet), where the controller is listed.
right.
like almost everything else, +80% on this planet will buy the performance (level), not a certain chip,
the ones that do, know about it.
(so funny how some are stuck on size/cylinder count, which has no no direct relation to its performance.
most hyper cars can now do about 800-1000/1500 HP out of a V6 hybrid setup.
part of the reason why brands start switching to use numbers to show perf/power, rather than displacement)
@umeng2002/destruya
show me a ssd/nvme retail packaging/website etc, from samsung (used to advertise anywhere on this planet), where the controller is listed.
right.
like almost everything else, +80% on this planet will buy the performance (level), not a certain chip,
the ones that do, know about it.
(so funny how some are stuck on size/cylinder count, which has no no direct relation to its performance.
most hyper cars can now do about 800-1000/1500 HP out of a V6 hybrid setup.
part of the reason why brands start switching to use numbers to show perf/power, rather than displacement)
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It was not: coca almond is not cocaine (a bit like cannabis sativa is not cannabis to smoke)
Original recipe: coca almond + cola almond + caramel (to taste sweet and not bitter) + soda water...
neither coca or cola are in the actual one (so why is it still called Coca-Cola?) and principal ingredient is lemon and citric acid...
umm cannabis sativa is cannabis to smoke as is cannabis indica.
but you meant hemp, which is a sub-species.
the real heavy duty drug soda was "Dr. Pepper", which contained over 50mg of cocaine per bottle and had the dosage times as part of the branding - 10/12/4