Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionDoes this SSD have a heatsink?

• A:Answer No, this SSD does not have a heatsink.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum read speed of this SSD?

• A:Answer The maximum read speed of this SSD is 560 megabytes per second.

Q: QuestionWhat is the storage capacity of this SSD?

• A:Answer This SSD has a storage capacity of 1000 gigabytes.

Q: QuestionWhat is the SSD endurance rating?

• A:Answer This SSD has an endurance rating of up to 600 terabytes written.

Q: QuestionWhat type of interface does this SSD use?

• A:Answer This SSD uses a SATA interface.

Q: QuestionIs this SSD compatible with desktop computers?

• A:Answer Yes, this SSD is compatible with desktop computers.

Q: QuestionWhat is the differ between the 870 evo and the 870 qvo and are they interchangeable

Asked 3 years ago by James.

• A:Answer Samsung QVO SSDs use 4-bit QLC technology while EVO SSDs use 3-bit TLC technology. Due to this difference, QVO SSDs are cheaper and slower than EVO SSDs. In addition, the lifespan of QVO SSDs is also shorter than EVO SSDs.

  Answered 3 years ago by Maddux

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Q: QuestionWill this work in a Dell XPS-8930? Need to upgrade from the original HHD that came with the computer. Thanks

Asked 4 years ago by Larry.

• A:Answer Yes it’s compatible and also an amazing upgrade

  Answered 4 years ago by Buju23Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this Samsung 870 EVO SSD drive come with Samsung Data Migration software (or is free to download)?

Asked 3 years ago by clocker.

• A:Answer It is free to download from Samsung website. Took less than 2 hours to transfer everything flawlessly.

  Answered 3 years ago by ExperMINTVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work with a ps4 pro cuh-7165 model?

Asked 3 years ago by Ps4dude.

• A:Answer Yes it will. This SSD has the same form factor as the HDD that you currently have in your PS4. It also uses the SATA interface like your current HDD. Forget the PS5 and upgrade your HDD to SSD. You can thank me later.

  Answered 3 years ago by BrutusVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDo cables come with it?

Asked 2 years ago by Pedro.

• A:Answer No they don't.

  Answered 2 years ago by AnonymousVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this work as a boot drive with Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra and/or 10.14 Mojave?

Asked 3 years ago by BuyerJAC.

• A:Answer Yes it will work with no issues. It really doesn't matter what kind of hard drive you put in the computer all that matters is how you partition said drive

  Answered 3 years ago by techfixVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionBestBuy says this has a 3 year warranty, the Samsung website says this has a 5 year warranty. Does buying this drive through BestBuy give less warranty, or is this a typo?

Asked 2 years ago by Sam4.

• A:Answer Sam4: Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 870 EVO SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer, like Best Buy. - Samsung Memory

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Q: QuestionI have an HP Pavilion Star Wars Edition that came with a 1TB ATA. The drive is giving messages that its failing and I would like to upgrade to this Samsung drive. Will this fit and come with everything to migrate my current operating system and software?

Asked 2 years ago by JoeB.

• A:Answer I am the one who posed the question and I am letting anyone interested know that this drive fits perfectly in the old drive’s place. Rails and cable fit from the old drive.

  Answered 2 years ago by JoeB

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Q: QuestionWill this ssd work as replacement in an HP DV6-6100 laptop?

Asked 4 years ago by Walksincircles.

• A:Answer Yes. I replaced my old hp laptop with this and works perfect. Check for YouTube video if you replace it buy yourself and you will also need to download a program so you can do the system copy.

  Answered 4 years ago by SamsungVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan this drive be installed into a Dell Inspiron 3030 desktop that's less than a year old?

Asked 6 months ago by Tony.

• A:Answer Yes but you have to take apart your Laptop unless you have access to the drive

  Answered 5 months ago by RichieVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow is this Samsung 870 EVO different from the older Samsung 860 EVO?

Asked 4 years ago by JB.

• A:Answer There are a lot of websites that offer the details of the two drives. In a nutshell, this is the new generation of Samsung consumer SSD. It is faster than the 860, and maintains a very competitive price point.

  Answered 4 years ago by CoolBasementVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill I be able to upgrade my acer predator helios 300?

Asked 1 year ago by DA.

• A:Answer DA: Specs for the Acer Predator Helios 300 indicate it supports PCIe drives and not SATA drives, such as the 870 EVO. Please contact Samsung Memory Support directly for assistance in finding the drive most suitable for your laptop and needs. Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory) Available 9AM – 12AM EST (Mon-Fri) - Samsung Memory

  Answered 1 year ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionCan i install a Sata 2.5" SSD 1TB to upgrade my Lenovo T450? Currently using a 250GB

Asked 2 years ago by DougE1.

• A:Answer Yes. It should work great! You will need to clone you old drive to this new one before installing.

  Answered 2 years ago by GeorgeTVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWill this 870 EVO 1TB SSD SATA work as replacement to HP All-In-One 20-c434, fitted with HDD of WDCWD10EZEX-60WN4A1?

Asked 2 years ago by Rexvt.

• A:Answer Rexvt: Yes. Specs for the HP All-in-One - 20-c434 indicate support for a SATA drive. You should have no issue connecting the 870 EVO SSD. Should you have any questions with installation, please contact Samsung Memory Support. Call: 1-800-SAMSUNG (ask for Memory or press #, then 6 for Memory products) Available 9AM – 9PM EST (Mon-Fri) - Samsung Memory

  Answered 2 years ago by Samsung

  
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