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PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD, 2 TB
Sequential read speeds around 14,000 MB/s, which is roughly double a PCIe 4.0 drive on paper. In games the difference is small, because game loading is mostly random reads and decompression, not one long sequential transfer.
- Best for
- Moving very large files often, or a build where you want the fastest slot filled properly.
- Watch out
- These drives run hot enough to need the motherboard heatsink, and some need active airflow. Pay the premium for the transfer speeds you actually use, not for the number on the box.
Launch MSRPVaries by model
Specs
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x4, M.2 2280 |
|---|---|
| Sequential read | Around 14,000 MB/s |
| What it changes in games | A little. Seconds, not tens of seconds |
| Cooling | Heatsink required |
| Tier | Enthusiast - High refresh at 1440p, or a serious run at 4K, with headroom to spare. |
Reviews
4.5 / 5
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