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An NVMe SSD stores Windows, apps and games with very short loading times.
Explore the models below.
BUYING DECISION
| Profile | Priority | Check |
|---|---|---|
| 1 TB | Focused OS and game library | Keep 15–20% free |
| 2 TB | Balanced new gaming PC | Often the practical starting point |
| 4 TB | Large libraries and media | Compare endurance and delivered cost |
No. A strong PCIe 4.0 SSD remains a rational gaming choice.
Total current installations, expected growth and free-space headroom before comparing speed.
35 LISTED MODELS
Sorted from smallest to largest capacity.
1 TB1 TB · balanced · PCIe 4.0 / 5.0 x2 NVMe
Exact-model decision profile. Compare price per terabyte, warranty, endurance, sustained behaviour and whether a heatsink is required.
Check : A massive game library, heavy editing or a buyer who can obtain 2 TB for only a modest premium.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
1 TBMZ-V9P1T0B/AM · 1 TB
Verified exact Wave 01 component. The MZ-V9P1T0B/AM is the 1 TB, no-heatsink 990 PRO for PCIe 4.0 x4 systems. Its high official throughput and DRAM make it a performance drive, but sustained workloads still need a suitable motherboard heatsink and airflow.
Check : Only 1 TB capacityPrices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
2 TB2 TB · MZ-VAP2T0B/AM
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
Check : Check whether the exact capacity uses the same controller, NAND and cache design as the reviewed version.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
2 TB2 TB · MZ-V9E2T0B/AM
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · MZ-V9S2T0B/AM
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · MZ-V9P2T0B/AM
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
Check : Check whether the exact capacity uses the same controller, NAND and cache design as the reviewed version.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
4 TBMZ-V9S4T0B/AM · 4 TB
Verified exact Wave 01 component. This exact 4 TB 990 EVO Plus prioritizes capacity and high sequential speed in a single M.2 2280 slot. Its dual interface mode works as PCIe 4.0 x4 or PCIe 5.0 x2, but it is not a four-lane PCIe 5.0 flagship drive.
Check : No integrated heatsinkPrices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
4 TB4 TB · MZ-V9P4T0B/AM
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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Sorted from smallest to largest capacity.
500 GB500 GB · CT500P3PSSD8
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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1 TBCT1000P310SSD8 · 1 TB
Verified exact Wave 01 component. CT1000P310SSD8 is the 1 TB, M.2 2280, non-heatsink P310 rather than the shorter 2230 or separate heatsink SKU. It offers high advertised Gen4 sequential speed for a value-oriented upgrade, while GPUStores avoids inventing a controller or NAND claim absent from the selected official sheet.
Check : No integrated heatsinkPrices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
2 TB2 TB · CT2000P3PSSD8
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · CT2000P310SSD8
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · CT2000T500SSD8
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · CT2000T705SSD3
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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4 TB4 TB · CT4000T705SSD3
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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Sorted from smallest to largest capacity.
1 TBWDS100T4X0E-00CJA0 · 1 TB
High-speed 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Choose SN7100 1 TB when its capacity and PCIe 4.0 performance match the build. Compare SN850X 1 TB on delivered price, endurance, thermals and exact heatsink version rather than family name alone.
Check : No heatsink is included with this exact modelPrices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
1 TB1 TB · WDS100T3X0E
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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1 TBWDS100T2X0E · 1 TB
Verified exact Wave 01 component. WDS100T2X0E is the 1 TB SN850X without the factory heatsink. It targets high-end PCIe 4.0 gaming storage and works with the Windows WD_BLACK Dashboard, but a motherboard heatsink remains the sensible fit for sustained activity.
Check : This X0E identity excludes the heatsink versionPrices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
2 TB2 TB · WDS200T3X0E
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · WDS200T1X0M
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · WDS200T2X0E
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
Check : Check whether the exact capacity uses the same controller, NAND and cache design as the reviewed version.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
4 TB4 TB · WDS400T2X0E
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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Sorted from smallest to largest capacity.
500 GB500 GB · SNV3S/500G
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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1 TBSKC3000S/1024G · 1 TB (1,024 GB)
Verified exact Wave 01 component. The 1,024 GB KC3000 uses a Phison E18-class Gen4 platform, 3D TLC and dedicated DRAM, with an 800 TBW endurance figure for this capacity. Its thin graphene aluminium spreader is not equivalent to a large motherboard heatsink.
Check : The thin factory spreader may not replace board coolingPrices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
1 TBSNV3S/1000G · 1 TB
Verified exact Wave 01 component. SNV3S/1000G is the exact 1 TB, single-sided M.2 2280 NV3. It is a value Gen4 upgrade with higher official read than write speed, and it should not be presented as equivalent to Kingston's TLC-and-DRAM KC3000.
Check : Lower write and endurance figures than KC3000Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
2 TB2 TB · SFYR2S/2T0
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · SKC3000D/2048G
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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2 TB2 TB · SNV3S/2000G
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
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4 TB4 TB · SNV3S/4000G
NVMe storage. Choose the capacity first, then compare sustained performance, endurance, warranty and delivered price.
Check : Check whether the exact capacity uses the same controller, NAND and cache design as the reviewed version.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Sorted from smallest to largest capacity.
500 GBTM8FPK500G0C101 · 500 GB
An everyday desktop or compatible laptop. This 500 GB MP44L is a general-purpose 2280 upgrade for an operating system, applications and a modest game library. Compare its current price with the larger capacity before committing a free M.2 slot.
Check : Check that the socket supports PCIe NVMe rather than M.2 SATA only.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
1 TBTM8FPK001T0C101 · 1 TB
An everyday desktop or compatible laptop. This 1 TB MP44L is a general-purpose 2280 upgrade for an operating system, applications and a modest game library. Compare its current price with the larger capacity before committing a free M.2 slot.
Check : Check that the socket supports PCIe NVMe rather than M.2 SATA only.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
1 TBTM5FF3001T0C101 · 1 TB
Replacing a smaller 2230 SSD. A 1 TB SSD for devices that require a short M.2 2230 drive. Its main reason to buy is physical fit: check your exact handheld or tablet service manual before choosing it.
Check : A 2230 mounting position is required; a 2280-only slot is not enough.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
2 TBTM5FF3002T0C101 · 2 TB
Replacing a smaller 2230 SSD. A 2 TB SSD for devices that require a short M.2 2230 drive. Its main reason to buy is physical fit: check your exact handheld or tablet service manual before choosing it.
Check : A 2230 mounting position is required; a 2280-only slot is not enough.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
4 TBTM8FFD004T0C101 · 4 TB
A large local game library. The 4 TB MP44Q prioritizes storage capacity in one M.2 slot. Consider it for a large game or media library; compare cost per terabyte and sustained-write evidence before choosing it for frequent large exports.
Check : QLC and a burst-speed rating are not a guarantee of sustained write performance.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
8 TBTM8FFD008T0C101 · 8 TB
A large local game library. The 8 TB MP44Q prioritizes storage capacity in one M.2 slot. Consider it for a large game or media library; compare cost per terabyte and sustained-write evidence before choosing it for frequent large exports.
Check : QLC and a burst-speed rating are not a guarantee of sustained write performance.Prices, compatibility & specs →Affiliate links. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
