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Will It Run?
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About This Product
The OWC Mercury Electra 6G is a 500GB SATA SSD in a 2.5-inch form factor. It offers standard SATA 6.0 Gb/s performance, suitable for general computing tasks and older systems. Compared to NVMe SSDs, its sequential read/write speeds are significantly lower, making it less ideal for demanding applications or as a primary drive in modern builds. However, it provides a solid-state upgrade for systems limited to SATA.
Verdict
“Not recommended due to significantly better performing and more affordable alternatives available.”
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