At this point there's a SSD for your every storage need whether you're looking to completely eliminate loading times or have affordable bulk space. Hard drives still have their place for storing media and game backups, but at this point your gaming PC or any computer should have a solid-state drive running as its boot drive. Even consoles have made the switch to SSDs and you can add install the shelf M.2 drives on your PS5 to expand your storage space.
There's a wide variety of SSDs available with different transfer speeds, NAND types, and at all varying prices. It's a lot to figure out but that's why we're here to present you only the best SSDs. Whether you're gaming or just want a fast, reliable startup disk, these are the drives you need. Also, we'll help you understand storage specification if you're looking for something outside our recommendations – click here to see them in the UK.
Capacity: 1TB | Interface: M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x 4 | Sequential read: 6,600MB/s | Sequential write: 5,000MB/s | NAND type: Micron Advanced 3D NAND | Warranty: 5 Years or 600 TBW
The Crucial P5 Plus offers fast speeds with solid endurance and even better value. With its 1TB of storage space and 6,600MB/s sequential read speed, it packs a powerful punch all for under $150, making it our top choice for the best SSD. This NVME SSD has PCIe 4.0 technology, making it much faster than drives with PCIe 3.0 technology. And, while costing slightly more, it edges out other drives on our list like the WD_Black SN750 SE and Samsung 980.
This SSD is perfect for hardcore gamers, creative content creators, or those with intensive workloads. Additionally, Crucial P5 Plus meets the minimum spec requirements to work with the PS5 when used with heat sink. The
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