SAMSUNG 860 EVO MZ-76E500E 500 GB Solid State Drive - SATA (SATA/600) - 2.5 Drive - Internal - 550 MB/s Maximum Read Transfer Rate - 520 MB/s Maximum Write Transfer Rate - 256-bit Encryption Standard

I only buy Samsung SSD’s. Generally, either 500 GB or 1TB versions meet my needs. I’ve worked with a few other brands, some didn’t last long, and had poor reviews, but never an issue with the two dozen Samsung EVO units I’ve purchased.

My 2nd Samsung evo in this machine. Went from 250 to 500. One thing that came up in both installs that wasn’t covered in software or units instructions was to get into the bios and change startup drive order. Had to repoint it at the new ssd (with OS cloned to it)as #1 to get it to go with no error. Didn’t matter which sata port or anything else, it’s tied to the specific drive unit. No biggie but you have to know to do it. Took me a bit of screwing around to figure out what the issue was but once it was done, smooth as silk. Stick with the Samsung!

Worked after formatting

Great upgrade over the original SATA drive. It was super-easy to install, and makes the computer run so much better. Recommend!

Had for about a month now and no problems. Installed vey easily.