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 SN850X 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $147.74. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 202

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#2
Samsung 870 EVO 2TB SATA

Fits the $260 cap at $147.74. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 192

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#3
Crucial T500 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $137.89. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 190

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#4
Samsung 990 Pro 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $167.44. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 190

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#5
Crucial P3 Plus 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $108.34. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 189

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#6
Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB

Fits the $260 cap at $177.29. Matches gaming storage signals in its specs or review notes.

Recommendation score: 187

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