BUYER GUIDE / SSDS

Best SSDs for Gaming

Gaming SSDs are about consistent load times, useful capacity, thermals, and price per gigabyte rather than chasing every peak sequential number.

How this guide ranks products

Capacity and price per gigabytePCIe generation and heat behaviorGame library fitMotherboard compatibility
#1
WD Black SN770 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $109.99. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 204

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#2
SK hynix Platinum P41 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $139.99. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 204

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#3
Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $149.99. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 203

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#4
WD Black SN850X 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $149.99. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 202

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#5
Samsung 990 EVO 1TB

Fits the $260 cap at $79.99. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 201

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#6
Kingston KC3000 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $119.99. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 192

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