About diySSD
We Do the Research So You Can Choose with Confidence
The SSD market has become a nightmare for everyday upgraders. Marketing jargon obscures real performance differences. Prices vary wildly across retailers. Critical specifications get buried in technical data sheets. And the information you find online is either incomplete, biased by affiliate relationships, or written by people who've never actually opened a computer case.
We built diySSD to fix this problem.
What We Do
diySSD is an independent SSD comparison and price tracking resource serving gamers, content creators, and PC builders who need reliable storage upgrade information without the sales pressure.
We track approximately 750 solid-state drives with up to date pricing data from major retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, B&H Photo, Newegg, and manufacturer direct outlets. Our platform combines comprehensive technical specifications with honest analysis to help you identify the right SSD for your specific use case and budget.
We don't sell SSDs. We don't maintain inventory. We don't earn commissions from manufacturers or retailers. Our job is simple: provide the unbiased information you need to make confident purchasing decisions in minutes instead of hours.
How It Works
Explore the Catalog
Browse our complete SSD database using advanced filters by capacity, form factor, interface, performance tier, and compatibility. Each product page includes detailed specifications that actually matter for real-world performance.
Track Pricing
View current pricing across multiple trusted retailers with historical data to identify genuine deals versus manufactured urgency. Our pricing pages include trend markers showing whether prices are rising, falling, or stable.
Read Honest Reviews
Access straightforward product analysis that addresses both strengths and limitations. We write for people who need practical guidance, not marketing departments looking for quotes.
Purchase with Confidence
Click through to your chosen retailer knowing you've made an informed decision based on comprehensive technical analysis and current market pricing.
Our Independence Guarantee
No Affiliate Commissions
We provide unbiased comparisons because we don't earn money when you click our links. Our recommendations are based on specifications, performance benchmarks, and value analysis, not vendor relationships or revenue sharing.
Transparent Methodology
Our technical analysis comes from objective specifications, published performance data, and real-world use case evaluation. We identify the trade-offs inherent in every drive so you can make the choice that fits your specific requirements.
Regular Updates
We monitor our catalog and pricing information continuously to ensure you're working with current, accurate data. The SSD market moves quickly—our database reflects those changes.
Behind the Scenes
Technical Infrastructure
Our catalog and pricing data runs on Airtable with AWS hosting for reliable, fast access to up-to-date information. The website operates on Ycode via Google Cloud for optimal performance and security.
Content Development
We use AI research tools including Claude, Gemini and others for data validation and market analysis, but all final recommendations and technical guidance come from human expertise with decades of hardware experience.
Professional Production
Visual and video content is created using industry-standard tools including Canva, Midjourney, and ElevenLabs to ensure clarity and accessibility.
Who Runs This Site
John Baer, Founder & Managing Director
With over 30 years in technology spanning hardware engineering, software development, entrepreneurship, and IT project management, John founded diySSD to address a persistent frustration: making informed storage upgrade decisions shouldn't require a computer science degree or hours of conflicting research.
John's technical background includes extensive work with enterprise storage systems, consumer hardware evaluation, and web development. He created diySSD as a pure information service—no sales pressure, no inventory management, no affiliate incentives distorting recommendations.
The site reflects his commitment to accessible, honest technical information that respects user intelligence and time. Every feature, from the advanced filtering system to the pricing trend markers, exists to help people make confident decisions quickly.
Why This Site Exists
Every PC builder or upgrader has been there: searching endlessly for SSD information across manufacturer spec sheets, retailer listings, tech forums, and review sites. You compare specifications you don't fully understand. You second-guess performance claims. You wonder if that sale price is legitimate or just marketing theater.
The confusion stems from a fundamental market problem. Most SSD information comes from sources with financial incentives to push specific products. Manufacturer marketing emphasizes numbers that sound impressive but don't matter for your use case. Affiliate-driven review sites prioritize commission optimization over honest guidance. Even well-intentioned tech coverage often lacks the practical context needed for real purchasing decisions.
You deserve better. You deserve clear information presented honestly, tools that respect your time and intelligence, and guidance from someone who actually understands both the technology and the frustration of sorting through marketing noise.
That's what diySSD provides. No inventory pressure. No sales tactics. No affiliate optimization. Just comprehensive technical information, current pricing data, and straightforward analysis to help you make the right choice for your specific situation.
Our Principles
Expertise Without Jargon
We understand SSD technology deeply and translate that complexity into actionable guidance. Technical accuracy matters, but so does clarity for readers who aren't storage engineers.
Honest Analysis
Every product has trade-offs. We identify them clearly rather than glossing over limitations to preserve marketing relationships we don't have.
Practical Focus
Specifications matter only as they impact real-world performance for gaming, content creation, professional workflows, and general computing. We prioritize the information that affects your actual experience.
User Respect
You're intelligent enough to make informed decisions when given accurate information. We present the facts, explain the implications, and trust you to choose what fits your needs and budget.
Contact & Feedback
Questions about our methodology, suggestions for site improvements, or technical feedback? Reach us through email orReddit.
We're continuously improving diySSD based on user needs and market changes. Your input helps us serve the community better.
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