The size of the games, especially because of how badly optimized they are, only makes them grow. For next-gen games, the 512 GB storage drive falls short, with 3-4 games being able to install, if lucky. Although the good news is that you now have 1TB SATA and M.2 SSD of capacity with up to 55% discount.
Without a doubt, now is a great time to purchase a solid-state storage drive. Due to excess stock, manufacturers are dropping prices. The downside is that it won’t last much longer, as rumors suggest that prices will rise again by the end of the year.
The most interesting option that we have seen is the Crucial P3 Plus for 58 euros (55% discount). This unit is based on the PCIe 4.0 interface and offers great performance and features. It can reach 5,000 MB/s reading and up to 4,600 MB/s writing. Ideal for gaming fans and, in addition, it is compatible with the PS5.
Maybe what you want is to give a second life to your old laptop, desktop or even Mini PC. A winning option is the Crucial BX500 1 TB for 58 euros (27% discount). It is characterized by being SATA and offer up to 540 MB/s reading and up to 500 MB/s writing.
Great SSD drives at ridiculous prices
Within the SSD market we have a huge variety of solutions available. Not only in terms of brands, but also in terms of formats and interfaces. We have the 2.5-inch SATA, ideal for older laptops. In addition, there are the M.2 with PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 interfacewhich offer great performance with a moderate price.
Among all the options, we wanted to highlight three interesting solutions. The first is this Goodram CX400 1 TB unit for 61 euros (-9%) that offers a read of up to 550 MB/s and a write of up to 500 MB/s. Similar performance is offered by the WD Blue SA510 1 TB drive for 69 euros (-41%%). Finally we have the Samsung 870 QVO 1 TB for 70 euros (-36%) which also has similar performance to the previous ones.
Let’s go now with M.2 units, to configure your new gaming setup. The first option is the Adata Legend 800 1 TB for 61 euros (-13%). This drive has a read speed of 3,500 MB/s and a write speed of 2,200 MB/s. Very poor performance for a PCIe 4.0 drive, for this very reason we do not recommend it at all.
The option that we like the most is the WD_Black SN770 1 TB for 68 euros (-18%). We have a high-performance unit with a reading speed of 5,200 MB/s and a writing speed of 4,900 MB/s. Without a doubt, the best quality/price solution for your new PC Gaming.
As an alternative we have the Samsung 980 PRO 1 TB for 89 euros (-20%). It’s a little more expensive than anticipated, but sure, it’s a top quality unit for the most demanding. It is characterized by offering up to 7,000 MB/s reading and up to 5,000 MB/s writing, come on, a beast.
M.2 PCIe SSD problem: heat
We have to say at this point that all Selected M.2 PCIe SSDs lack a heatsink and it’s a problem. Specifically, when the unit suffers overheating, you will lose performance, something common in games. So the most interesting thing is to acquire an additional heatsink.
GLOTENDS offers us a heatsink for 10 euros. It is a simple and cheap solution, which is functional, but for a PCIe 4.0 drive it can be very tight.
If you are looking for something of quality with careful design, you have this BeQuiet! MC1 for 12 euros. This is a well-known manufacturer of processor coolers and offers high-quality solutions. Also, this cooler is compatible with the PS5.
Finally, we bring you the ORICO M2HS2 for 15 euros. This heatsink is characterized by having a central heatpipe that helps heat transmission. It has an optimized fin design to ensure good airflow. In addition, this heatsink is also compatible with the PS5, come on, which falls within the space left by Sony on its console.
