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Seagate FireCuda 520 – Review 2020 – PCMag AU
The Seagate FireCuda 520 is a fine entry into the world of PCIe 4.0-based SSDs, but those on the hunt for maximum value for money might want to look at PCIe 3.0 drives that perform much the same in the real world.
The Seagate FireCuda 520 (starts at $124.99; $249.99 for 1TB version tested here) is an internal M.2 PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0 SSD that’s a worthy successor to its older sibling, the FireCuda 510, an Editors’ Choice in its weight class. The 520’s higher pricing and middling 4K read/write speeds might not put enough space between it and stellar PCIe 3.0 options such as the WD Blue SN550 to justify the premium price, but as a PCIe 4.0 drive, it’s a strong first effort for Seagate. If you’re a future-…
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