How long does a 512GB SSD last?

For client PC workloads, this is more than sufficient, but plotting Chia uses loads of writes, so a cheap 512GB SSD can be trashed in 40 days, reports MyDrivers. A higher capacity drive featuring a similar DWPD rating would have lasted longer, for about 160 days.

Is there a shortage of SSDs and hard drives in China?

According to the South China Morning Post , there is a shortage of SSDs and hard drives in China. Other e-commerce markets report that hard drive models have sold out fast since the Chia mainnet launch occurred on March 19th, 2021. A significant amount of purchasers are said to be prospective Chia Network farmers.

Is the t-create expert PCIe SSD good for Chia farming?

The T-Create Expert PCIe SSD's Chia farming performance is so far unproven. For reference, a single Chia plot can take up to 12 hours to complete, depending on the drive. The T-Create Expert PCIe SSD's greatest asset is obviously its durability because performance-wise, there are way faster drives on the market.

Is there a consumer SSD?

The Chia team realizes that consumer SSDs are the ones that are generally available, and there are some models that have enough endurance where users can plot all the farming capacity they have and still have a surplus of endurance.