Question 1

Does the xpg sx8200 pro come with cloning software?

Accepted Answer

I first tried the Acronis True Image app to clone my boot drive, but it was showing that it could create 2 main partitions on my ADATA 2TB, with one being the same 500GB as the source disk, and then anther partition with the remainder of the space (like 1.4TB or so). So I ended up using MiniTool Partition Wizard (free version) instead. The copy disk feature in MiniTool did copy and expand my 500 GB source correctly, and I ended up with one 1.85TB partition on the ADATA NVMe.

Question 2

Does this support PCIe 4.0?

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The specs on this drive are Rapid PCIe Gen3x4 Interface : read/write up to 3500/3000MB/s  NVMe 1.3-Support , so  if your Motherboard supports PCIe Express 3x4
(PCI 3.0) which is what this drive supports, PCIe 4.0 which is only now being made available on the newest AMD chipset motherboards and specific SSD drives using the new interface will benefit from the new PCIe 4.0 speeds.

Long answer short: this drive should be compatible with a PCIe 4.0  supported motherboard, but rated speeds are PCIe 3.0 for this drive.

Question 3

Is this confirmed to work with a fresh install of Windows 10 ?? If so, what sort of issues did you run into, if any?

Accepted Answer

I can confirm, have two working in RAID 0 as a boot drive with a fresh install of Windows 10.  No issues, followed some YouTube videos for the recommended setting to get RAID working.  Since I'm using a motherboard with Intel RST, a driver was needed to identify the drives during Windows install but I was aware of this ahead of the time and had the drivers pre-loaded on my USB install media.  Seamless and getting every bit of promised performance on CrystalDisk.

Question 4

Does this work for a 2016 MacBook Pro ?

Accepted Answer

No. Apple began soldering SSDs to the logic board beginning in 2016. Although, it would work in either an external Thunderbolt 3 or USB-C enclosure. Cost will be relevant to the type of enclosure used regarding its throughput capability.

ASIN	B07K1HMMJC
Additional Features	Backward Compatible
Best Sellers Rank	#469 in Internal Solid State Drives
Brand	XPG
Built-In Media	SSD
Cache Memory Installed Size	512 GB
Color	512gb
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Compatible Video Game Console Models	Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5
Connectivity Technology	M.2 NVMe
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 12,066 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	3350 megabytes_per_second
Digital Storage Capacity	512 GB
Enclosure Material	3D Nand
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Global Trade Identification Number	04713218469458
Hard Disk Description	Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	2.5 inches
Hard Disk Interface	Solid State
Hard-Drive Size	512 GB
Hardware Connectivity	Express Card
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Type Name	PCIe NVMe SSD
Item Weight	8 g
Manufacturer	ADATA
Media Speed	3000 megabits_per_second
Mfr Part Number	ASX8200PNP-512GT-C
Model Name	XPG SX8200 Pro
Model Number	XPGSSD
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	3500 megabytes_per_second
Special Feature	Backward Compatible
Specific Uses For Product	Business, Gaming, Personal
Warranty Description	5 Year Manufacturer, 7 year extended manufacturers warranty for purchases after April 1, 2020

SX8200 Pro 512GB 3D NAND NVMe Gen3x4 PCIe M.2 2280 Solid State Drive R/W up to 3350/2350MB/s SSD (ASX8200PNP-512GT-C)

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