Remember the days of waiting for games to load?

Well, those days are over.

Thanks to PCIe 4.0 technology, SSDs can now achieve read speeds of over 7,000MB/s.

best pcie4 ssd

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PCIe 4.0 SSDs are also perfect for upgrading your PS5.

Here are the best PCIe 4.0 SSDs for gaming.

Although, the Samsung 980 Pro is somewhat let down by its slightly slower 5,100MB/s write speeds.

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus

Ensuring that you are always getting the most out of your new SSD.

This results in a solid upgrade and excellent value for money.

So, you’ll have plenty of space for even more of your favorite games.

Samsung 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD with Heatsink

WD_BLACK SN850Xa

The WD_BLACK SN850X is a great SSD for both gaming PCs and next-gen consoles.

With incredible read and write speeds, you will be loading your favorite PS5 games in no time.

Or you’ve got the option to use Game Mode 2.0 to push your gaming PC even further.

Crucial P3 Plus

There are several size options available, ranging from 500GB all the way to 4TB.

There’s also the option to add a heatsink for even better thermal performance.

It comes with a choice of sizes ranging from 500GB all the way to 8TB.

WD_BLACK SN850X

Kingston FURY Renegade

If you’re looking for a solid performer, the Kingston FURY Renegade boasts impressive speeds.

FAQ

Q: How Many M.2 Slots Does PS5 Have?

Q: Can I Put an M.2 in Xbox Series X|S?

Seagate FireCuda 530 M.2 SSD with Heatsink

There is also no internal expansion slot for the Xbox Series X|S.

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus Build

Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus Cloning

SAMSUNG 980 PRO box

Samsung 980 PRO NVMe M.2 SSD with Heatsink

Samsung 980 PRO 1TB m.2 stick

Crucial P3 Plus Size

Crucial P3 Plus Speeds

WD_BLACK SN850X Latency

WD_BLACK SN850X Speeds

Seagate FireCuda 530 M.2 SSD with Heatsink

Seagate FireCuda 530 M.2 SSD with Heatsink

Kingston FURY Renegade

Kingston FURY Renegade SSD

Kingston FURY Renegade Package