Storage for Gaming & High-Performance PCs

Compare NVMe SSDs for gaming workloads. Find the perfect storage solution for your gaming rig with detailed specs and pricing.

Why Storage Speed Matters for Gaming

Fast storage is critical for gaming. PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs deliver up to 12,400 MB/s read speeds, dramatically reducing game loading times and level transitions. Whether you're working with large game libraries, mods, or need high-capacity storage, the right SSD configuration can eliminate I/O bottlenecks. Pair with sufficient RAM to minimize disk access and ensure your motherboard has enough M.2 slots.

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Detailed storage specifications guide Consumer NVMe SSDs Enterprise & high-capacity storage Side-by-side storage comparison tool

Understanding storage specs helps you select the right drives for your workload. NVMe drives offer sequential read/write speeds up to 12,400 MB/s (PCIe 5.0), while enterprise SSDs provide higher endurance ratings for write-intensive applications. Match your storage capacity and speed to your gaming library size and performance requirements.

Understanding Storage for Gaming

Why Storage Speed Matters

  • • Faster data loading reduces game loading times
  • • Quick saves and level loads during long gaming sessions
  • • Fast game asset loading and texture streaming
  • • PCIe 5.0 delivers up to 2x faster speeds than PCIe 4.0

Capacity Recommendations

  • • 1-2TB: Personal gaming and small game libraries
  • • 4TB: Enthusiast gaming and moderate libraries
  • • 8TB+: Professional streaming and large game collections
  • • 16TB Arrays: Content creation studios, multi-system setups

Consumer NVMe SSDs

Best for Personal & Research Use

Consumer SSDs like the Samsung 990 EVO Plus (PCIe 4.0, 7,250 MB/s), Samsung 990 PRO with Heatsink (PCIe 5.0, 14,600 MB/s), WD_Black SN8100 (PCIe 5.0, 12,500 MB/s), and Crucial P510 (PCIe 5.0, 11,000 MB/s) offer excellent value for gaming. Available in capacities from 1TB to 4TB, these drives deliver blazing-fast game loading times and level transitions.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus

1TB - 4TB Capacity
7,250 MB/s Read
PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface

High-performance PCIe 4.0 SSD offering excellent value and speed for AI workloads

$80 - $350
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Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink

1TB - 4TB Capacity
14,600 MB/s Read
PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface

Premium PCIe 5.0 SSD with integrated heatsink for maximum performance in demanding AI applications

$150 - $550
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WD_Black SN8100

1TB - 4TB Capacity
12,500 MB/s Read
PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface

High-speed PCIe 5.0 SSD from Western Digital designed for gaming and professional content creation

$140 - $500
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Crucial P510 SSD

1TB - 2TB Capacity
11,000 MB/s Read
PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface

Reliable PCIe 5.0 SSD from Crucial with excellent performance-to-price ratio for AI datasets

$130 - $320
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Enterprise & High-Capacity Storage

For Content Creation & Large Game Libraries

Enterprise storage solutions like the Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB (PCIe 4.0, 7,250 MB/s) and WD_Black SN8100 4TB (PCIe 5.0, 12,500 MB/s) offer high-capacity storage for large game libraries, mods, and extensive game collections. With 4TB capacity and professional-grade performance, these drives are perfect for content creators and enthusiast gamers requiring maximum speed and storage space.

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 4TB

4TB Capacity
7,250 MB/s Read
PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface

High-capacity PCIe 4.0 SSD offering excellent value for large AI datasets

$320 - $380
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WD_Black SN8100 4TB

4TB Capacity
12,500 MB/s Read
PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface

High-capacity PCIe 5.0 SSD for professional workloads requiring maximum speed

$480 - $550
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Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink 4TB

4TB Capacity
14,600 MB/s Read
PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface

Premium 4TB PCIe 5.0 SSD with integrated heatsink for enterprise AI workloads

$520 - $600
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Samsung 990 PRO Heatsink 8TB

8TB Capacity
14,600 MB/s Read
PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface

Ultra high-capacity 8TB PCIe 5.0 SSD for enterprise AI data centers and massive datasets

$1,000 - $1,200
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