Samsung 870 EVO (1 TB, SATA)

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Specifications

storage type	sata_ssd	high confidence
capacity gb	1000	high confidence

Best for

SATA upgrades for older boards / extra game storage ($150 deal class)

Not ideal for

NVMe-capable builds (Gen4 is barely pricier)

Sources (4)

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primarySamsung — 870 EVO 1TB product pagemanufacturer · high
productGizmodo — $0.15/GB deal coveragereview · medium
capacity_gb1TB per Samsungmanufacturer · high
storage_typeSATA per Samsungmanufacturer · high

Scores

Overall65

Weighted blend: value 20%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 15%, audience fit 15%, use-case 15%.

Beginner Friendliness85

Mapped from upgrade tier 'beginner' (v1 heuristic).

Compatibility50

No ecosystem requirements declared for this category.

Confidence68

4 sources (3 high-confidence); 0 field(s) flagged for verification.

Pro Readiness35

Mapped from upgrade tier 'beginner' (v1 heuristic).

Upgrade Path60

Tier 'beginner' baseline with 0 ecosystem(s) carrying into higher-tier setups.

Use-Case Fit50

Neutral v1 baseline — per-use-case editorial scoring is a later pass.

Value75

Priced in the 33th percentile of its category range.

Where to buy

List price $150

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