Two of the best gaming SSDs are on sale at their lowest prices ever
Whether you play games on PC or PlayStation, storage space is always important. But today that premium is definitely a little more reasonable. Currently, the Samsung 990 Pro and WD_Black SN850, two of the best SSDs available, are selling at their lowest prices ever. The Samsung 990 Pro 1TB model is discounted to $99.99 (down from $174.99), while the 2TB version is on sale for $159.99 (down from $264.99). The 990 Pro features a built-in heatsink, making it ideal for giving your PlayStation a little more space.
However, if you purchased a third-party heatsink or your desktop computer has a motherboard with an integrated heatsink, the SN850X is a slightly more affordable option, offering similar performance to the 990 Pro but without the built-in heatsink. The 1TB model is available on Amazon for just $74.99 (was $93.99), and the 2TB model is discounted to $139.99 (was $189.99). The 2TB model is also a great option for doubling the storage capacity of the Asus ROG Ally X, whose motherboard is compatible with 2280 SSDs. However, you will have to purchase a low-profile heatsink to ensure optimal performance.
If you’ve already expanded the storage on your gaming devices or used up all the available slots, cheap SSD storage will also open up some interesting possibilities. For example, you can easily turn any M.2 SSD into a super-fast flash drive with an inexpensive SSD enclosure, or use a desktop SSD dock for fast data transfer.