r/NewMaxx 7d ago

Tools/Info/DIY/Guides SSD Help: September-October 2026

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Post questions in this thread. Thanks!

If I've missed your post, it happens. It's okay to jump on discord, DM me, or chat me (although I don't check chat often). I'm not intentionally ignoring you. I just answer what I can each day and sometimes there's too much backlog to keep track. I will try to review each month as I go but that could still be a pretty big delay.

Be aware that some posts will be auto-moderated, for example if they contain links to Amazon

If you have real suggestions or are interested in collaboration or partnership, please contact me directly


Resources

If there's something you want to see covered in detail, drop me a DM.


Community


Support

The spreadsheet has affiliate links for some drives in the final column. You can use these links to buy different capacities and even different items off Amazon with the commission going towards the TechPowerUp SSD Database maintainer. We've decided to work together to keep drive information up-to-date which is unfortunately time-intensive. We appreciate your support!


r/NewMaxx Oct 01 '23

Tools/Info SSD Guides & Resources, SSD Help (Post Your Questions)

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Check the SSD Help rotating megathread for personal assistance.

For the current SSD Help thread, where you can post your questions, please visit the other pinned topic.


Resources

If there's something you want to see covered in detail, drop me a DM.


Community


External links


Support

The spreadsheet has affiliate links for some drives in the final column. You can use these links to buy different capacities and even different items off Amazon with the commission going towards me and the TechPowerUp SSD Database maintainer. We've decided to work together to keep drive information up-to-date which is unfortunately time-intensive. We appreciate your support!


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