{"id":454125,"date":"2022-05-27T17:00:43","date_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/"},"modified":"2022-05-27T17:00:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T14:00:43","slug":"the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Best SSD for Gaming in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2533a9e0614\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#%E2%80%9CThe_Best_SSD_for_Gaming_in_2022%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;The Best SSD for Gaming in 2022&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#What_to_Look_for_in_a_Gaming_SSD_in_2022\" >What to Look for in a Gaming SSD in 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#Samsung_980_Pro\" >Samsung 980 Pro<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#Best_Budget_SSD_for_Gaming_Crucial_P5\" >Best Budget SSD for Gaming: Crucial P5<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#Crucial_P5\" >Crucial P5<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#XPG_GAMMIX_S70\" >XPG GAMMIX S70<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#Corsair_MP600_PRO_XT\" >Corsair MP600 PRO XT<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#WD_BLACK_SN850\" >WD_BLACK SN850<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-best-ssd-for-gaming-in-2022\/#WD_BLACK_P50_Game_Drive\" >WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThe_Best_SSD_for_Gaming_in_2022%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;The Best SSD for Gaming in 2022&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-806511 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/samsung-980-pro-header.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/samsung-980-pro-header.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/samsung-980-pro-header.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Samsung 980 pro resting on motherboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/seoul-south-korea-december-28-2021-2098294747\" data-credittext=\"Ruslan Lytvyn\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/seoul-south-korea-december-28-2021-2098294747\">Ruslan Lytvyn\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Look_for_in_a_Gaming_SSD_in_2022\"><\/span>What to Look for in a Gaming SSD in 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing more frustrating as a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>r than staring at a loading screen. Games are getting bigger and more graphically impressive, and as a result, they\u2019re taking longer to load. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/howto\/45359\/htg-explains-whats-a-solid-state-drive-and-what-do-i-need-to-know\/\">have an SSD, as they can drastically improve boot and load times in addition to making your games feel smoother and more responsive. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right one?<\/p>\n<p>The first main factor to consider is storage capacity.\u00a0Depending on how much space your system still has, you may want to get a higher capacity since a single modern game can take up to over 100GB of storage.\u00a0Gaming SSDs usually range from 125GB to 4TB, but the price gets relatively more expensive per GB.<\/p>\n<p>However, with games increasing in size, you\u2019ll want to consider getting at least 500GB or 1TB of storage, especially if you plan on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>ing multiple games at once. Opting for a lower capacity SSD to use as a boot drive is fine, but you never know when you\u2019ll need the extra space. While you\u2019re thinking about storage, make sure you also\u00a0choose an SSD that\u2019s compatible with your PC or console.<\/p>\n<p>Next are\u00a0read and write speeds. The fastest SSDs available are PCIe 4.0 drives with read speeds up to around 7,000 Mb\/s and write speeds at 5,000 Mb\/s. PCIe SSDs are also known to be much faster than their SATA counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>For longevity, purchasing an SSD with a heat sink is a better option than without one as it helps to dissipate heat better. The cooler your SSD runs, the longer its lifespan will be the more consistent it\u2019ll perform. Having a higher terabytes written rating (TBW) is also important as it\u2019s a measure of how much data can be written to the drive over its lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you know what to look for in a gaming SSD, let\u2019s take a closer look at the best options available.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GLX7TNT\/?tag=htgroundups-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-806500 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/806500\/57f855bb23fed6371a1485b0f51dbb3c.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Samsung 980 Pro on blue and purple background\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Samsung\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Samsung<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Great price for monster performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> All components are manufactured in-house<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Still a great option for PCIe 3.0 users<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> PlayStation 5 compatible<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Maximum storage capacity of 2 TB<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> 2 TB version is expensive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GLX7TNT\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">Samsung 980 Pro<\/a> is a $230 1TB high-performance SSD that uses the latest PCIe <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> that fits into most modern PCs and consoles. It delivers\u00a0read and write speeds up to 7,000 Mb\/s and 5,000 Mb\/s respectively.<\/p>\n<p>For a little less than double the price, you can upgrade to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08RK2SR23?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">2TB<\/a>. Depending on the number of applications, programs, or games you want to run at lightning speed, getting the extra storage space might be worth it.<\/p>\n<p>The Samsung 980 Pro uses PCIe Gen 4 technology designed for hardcore and competitive gamers that want more and faster bandwidth while gaming. It\u2019s also ideal to run any demanding application that\u2019s heavy on graphics.<\/p>\n<p>To provide stable and consistent performance, as well as longevity, the 980 Pro offers reliable thermal control using a nickel coating that effectively dissipates heat. The drive\u2019s designed to last, as it has an impressive terabyte written (TBW) rating of 300 TBW at 500GB up to 1,200 TBW at 2TB.<\/p>\n<p>The 980 Pro is also fully compatible with PlayStation 5 and PCIe 3.0 rigs. However, installing the drive in a 3.0 slot will limit the speeds\u2013it\u2019ll still be over 3,000 Mb\/s. You can also install <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/797223\/https:\/\/semiconductor.samsung.com\/consumer-storage\/support\/tools\/\">Samsung Magician<\/a> to update firmware and further optimize the drive\u2019s performance and monitor its health.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nBest SSD for Gaming Overall<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GLX7TNT\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31GlkuzaSEL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung 980 Pro\" aria-label=\"Shop for Samsung 980 Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GLX7TNT\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_980_Pro\"><\/span>Samsung 980 Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">This premium gaming SSD is great for competitive gamers who run heavy-duty applications and games.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Samsung 980 Pro\" aria-label=\"Samsung 980 Pro - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08GLX7TNT\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$154.99 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$209.99<\/del> Save 26%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Budget_SSD_for_Gaming_Crucial_P5\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Best Budget SSD for Gaming: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087QTMXS7\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">Crucial P5<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087QTMXS7\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-806509 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/806509\/5f70df2c6ea1ccbaf7275c710192704b.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Crucial SSd in Motherboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Crucial\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Crucial<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Decent read and write speeds<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Inexpensive option with great performance<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Better than most PCIe 3.0 SSDs<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> 250 GB version isn&#8217;t worth it<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Slower than Gen 4 SSDs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087QTMXS7\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">Crucial P5<\/a> is an excellent budget option that costs $80 for 500 GB. And although it uses PCIe Gen 3 technology, it\u2019s still capable of providing decent read and write speeds up to 3,400 Mb\/s and 3,000 Mb\/s respectively.<\/p>\n<p>You can upgrade to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087QRVVVH\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">1TB<\/a> for $110 or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0892TWDP1\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">2TB<\/a> for $180. We don\u2019t recommend the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0892TH611\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">250GB<\/a> version as the write speed is dramatically reduced to 1,400 Mb\/s. The low amount of storage is also not worth the investment as you could find yourself taking it up with just a few games.<\/p>\n<p>The drive at 500GB and over will be more than enough for competitive gaming at a higher level, even though it\u2019s not the latest NVMe version. If you\u2019re coming from a hard disk drive or an older SSD, you\u2019ll undoubtedly notice the speed boost.<\/p>\n<p>Crucial P5 offers higher read and write speeds compared to your average Gen 3 drive, making it a top contender in its category. It also offers advanced features such as dynamic write acceleration, error correction, full hardware-based encryption, and adaptive thermal protection to optimize performance and durability.<\/p>\n<p>The SSD has a pretty high terabytes written rating of 300 TBW starting at 500GB, and it goes up to 1200 TBW at 2TB. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B098W1NDV2\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">Crucial P5 Plus<\/a> is a better version of the P5 if you ever decide to upgrade your system further.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest Budget SSD for Gaming<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087QTMXS7\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/317282Qw8CL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Crucial P5\" aria-label=\"Shop for Crucial P5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B087QTMXS7\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crucial_P5\"><\/span>Crucial P5<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Crucial P5 is the best budget option for those who could use a speed boost on their gaming console or rig.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NY7XCL1\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-806503 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/806503\/2bff67bfa5a1bc2f08267baa9f0f10b2.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"XPG Gammix in motheboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"KPG\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">KPG<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Handles the toughest workloads<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Offers top-tier read and write speeds<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Stays cool for consistent performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> On the pricer side<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> May not fit in some motherboards<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> PCIe 3.0 users can find a cheaper alternative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Looking for a heavy-duty M.2 SSD that can handle the most strenuous tasks? The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NY7XCL1\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">XPG GAMMIX S70<\/a>\u00a0costs $150 for 1TB, and it offers some of the fastest read and write speeds on the market\u2014up to 7,400 Mb\/s and 6,800 Mb\/s respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this SSD is designed for the most demanding gamers, and it\u2019s one of the best options for those who overclock their PCs. It can handle the toughest workloads while maintaining the best performance possible.<\/p>\n<p>This is thanks to the latest PCIe Gen 4 interface and 3D NAND Flash technology\u2014combined with dynamic SLC caching and DRAM cache. Drives with DRAM cache are typically faster than drives without it.<\/p>\n<p>Even when the SSD\u2019s under full load, it\u2019ll remain cooler as it has a heat spreader design that increases airflow. This not only increases its lifespan but also provides you with a consistent gaming experience without throttling.<\/p>\n<p>The S70 is compatible with PCIe 3.0 expansion slots, but it only provides maximum read and write speeds of 3,400 Mb\/s and 3,000 Mb\/s respectively. It\u2019s also compatible with NVMe 1.4 and the PlayStation 5, though there is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_playstation5\">a better option<\/a> for the console.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest M.2 SSD for Gaming<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NY7XCL1\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31lmCsvpZuL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for XPG GAMMIX S70\" aria-label=\"Shop for XPG GAMMIX S70\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08NY7XCL1\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"XPG_GAMMIX_S70\"><\/span>XPG GAMMIX S70<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">A powerful SSD that can handle the most demanding tasks, including heavy-duty gaming on the highest graphics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5Z6BJ6?tag=htgroundups-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-806504 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/806504\/b42cfcce5b486cb3ae9d462ec7aa8f0d.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Corsair SSD in motherboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Corsair\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Corsair<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Purchase up to 4 TB of storage<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Heavy-duty heat sink <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> High TWB ratings<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Pretty expensive<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> 1 TB and 2 TB have the same TWB rating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Corsair\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5Z6BJ6?tag=htgroundups-20\">MP600 PRO XT<\/a> is one of the few gaming SSDs that you can purchase for up to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5XC93H?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">4TB<\/a> of storage. It is pricey, but this SSD delivers serious read and write speeds up to 7,100 Mb\/s and 6,800 Mb\/s respectively.<\/p>\n<p>The MP600 PRO XT is a powerful PCIe Gen 4 gaming SSD that effectively combines performance and endurance using high-density 3D TLC NAND. This is in addition to the aluminum heat spreader that disperses heat and reduces throttling. It also integrates a liquid-cooling option that sets it apart from other options.<\/p>\n<p>The drive leverages NVMe Protocol 1.4 to provide maximum bandwidth. Combined with the heavy-duty heat sink, the MP600 PRO XT is one of the best 4.0 SSDs for those who value consistent and fast speeds. The 1TB and 2TB versions have a 700 TBW rating, but it jumps to an astonishing 3,000 TBW at 4TB.<\/p>\n<p>Upgrading to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5X8ZMY?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">2TB<\/a> isn\u2019t too expensive, while upgrading to 4TB is a hefty $800. If you\u2019re looking to go full out on storage, you can get the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08JSMKW3J?tag=htgroundups-20\">MP400 version<\/a> that offers a massive 8TB of storage. With more storage, you can store many years worth of games and data on a high-performance drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest PCIe 4.0 SSD for Gaming<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5Z6BJ6?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31deV1JLs0L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Corsair MP600 PRO XT\" aria-label=\"Shop for Corsair MP600 PRO XT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5Z6BJ6?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corsair_MP600_PRO_XT\"><\/span>Corsair MP600 PRO XT<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Although expensive, the MP600 PRO XT does an excellent job at keeping cool while delivering consistently high speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Corsair MP600 PRO XT\" aria-label=\"Corsair MP600 PRO XT - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09F5Z6BJ6?tag=htgroundups-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$152.69 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$209.99<\/del> Save 27%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFS6THF\/?tag=htgroundups-20\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-806502 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/806502\/8932c573d17e7e444e1863332ba010ee.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"WD Black SN850 in motherboard\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Western Digital\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Western Digital<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<div class=\"procon_list\">\n<div>\nPros<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Recommended heat sink by Sony is available<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Sleek and slim design<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> RGB customization with WD software<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"greentext\">\u2713<\/span> Five-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\nCons<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Gets hot after long hours of gaming<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> Slower write speeds outside 1 TB version<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"maroontext\">\u2717<\/span> On the expensive side<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Boost your PlayStation 5 with this M.2 gaming drive. The\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFS6THF\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">WD_BLACK SN850<\/a> costs $230 for 1TB, and it\u2019ll provide your console with incredible read and write speeds up to 7000 Mb\/s and 5,300 Mb\/s respectively.<\/p>\n<p>For $150, you can downsize to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFN1KT1\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">500GB<\/a> or upgrade to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFRFL8F\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">2TB<\/a> for $450. It\u2019s important to note that at 2TB, the write speed is decreased to 5,100 Mb\/s, and it\u2019s decreased even further at 500GB to 4,100 Mb\/s. So, if you want the best performance, stick with 1TB!<\/p>\n<p>The drive also tends to get pretty hot after extended use, so we recommend getting the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08PHSVW7K\/?tag=htgroundups-20\">heat sink version<\/a> that\u2019s available for all capacities. It will be a little more expensive but it\u2019ll prolong the SSD\u2019s lifespan and reduce throttling, which is ideal for consistent performance. You\u2019re also given a long five-year warranty upon purchase in case the SSD gives out.<\/p>\n<p>Combining PCIe Gen 4 technology and TLC 3D NAND flash memory, the SSD\u2019s optimized for competitive gaming and even doubles the bandwidth limit of PCIe 3.0 drives. It offers a large and dynamic SLC cache and has a 300 TBW rating at 500GB, 600 TBW at 1TB, and 1,200 TBW at 2TB. Finally, you can install\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.wdc.com\/downloads.aspx?p=279\">Western Digital Dashboard<\/a> to update, analyze, clean, customize, and optimize the drive.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest SSD for PS5<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFS6THF\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31X55BiBhnL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD_BLACK SN850\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD_BLACK SN850\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08KFS6THF\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); 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It\u2019s a USB-3.2 Gen 2 x2 SSD that\u2019s compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Mac.<\/p>\n<p>The smaller <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFGT6L5\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">500GB<\/a> size costs $140, and you can upgrade to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFG9PG2\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">2TB<\/a> for $350 or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B08V8THXNL\/?th=1&amp;tag=htgroundups-20\">4TB<\/a> for $560. The read and write speeds remain the same for all capacities, so you can choose one based on how much storage you need.<\/p>\n<p>The P50 offers decent speed for an external SSD, but it\u2019s still slower than your average PCIe 3.0 drive. However, you\u2019ll still have no problem booting up your system and quickly hopping into the action of your favorite games or transferring files. It\u2019ll be a dramatic upgrade over your standard portable drive or USB flash drive.<\/p>\n<p>The simple plug-and-play design makes it easy to get started, and the included USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to USB-A cables gives you more compatibility with other devices. The Gen 2 x2 interface\u2019s designed to work with the latest hardware, and it\u2019ll last for many years.<\/p>\n<p>For optimized speed and long-term use, the P50 features an impressive 20 GB\/s USB interface speed, protected by a shock-resistant and forged aluminum cover casing for reliable portability. The drive\u2019s capable of delivering twice the bandwidth of other external gaming SSDs, making it ideal for gamers who strive for the best performance possible.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nBest External SSD for Gaming<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31QG0hbczPL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive\" aria-label=\"Shop for WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WD_BLACK_P50_Game_Drive\"><\/span>WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">For an external SSD, the P50 delivers decent speeds that easily stump your average HDD or USB stick.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive\" aria-label=\"WD_BLACK P50 Game Drive - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07YFGTDV4\/?tag=htgroundups-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$188.99 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><br \/><small><del>$249.99<\/del> Save 24%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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