Articles tagged with "NVMe"
15 articles
Need more Steam Deck storage? These five M.2 2230 1TB SSDs fit the slot, stay cool enough on PCIe 3.0, and leave room for a serious library - from the Crucial P310 to budget 2230 picks under $200.
Michel Duar
Gen5 SSDs look faster on paper, but most buyers still get better value from Gen4. Here is when the Gen5 premium is worth it for gaming, large copies, thermals, and motherboard support in 2026.
Michel Duar
Find the right NVMe SSD for your gaming desktop in 2026. This guide compares the Samsung 990 PRO, WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB, Kingston FURY Renegade with heatsink, Lexar NM790, Samsung 9100 PRO Gen5, and 990 EVO Plus across capacity, endurance, and real-world gaming load times.
Michel Duar
Find the best SSDs for video editing in 2026 - from Gen5 NVMe drives for 8K RAW workflows to fast portable SSDs for on-location shoots. Covers scratch disk setup, Gen4 vs Gen5 for Premiere and DaVinci, and top picks from Samsung, Kingston, Crucial, and SanDisk.
Michel Duar
Modern AAA games regularly hit 80 to 150 GB each. This guide breaks down real game size data, helps you estimate your actual needs, and recommends the right NVMe drive whether you are building with 1 TB, 2 TB, or need external storage for your full library.
Michel Duar
Upgrading a laptop drive is one of the best-value PC improvements you can make. This guide covers how to check M.2 slot compatibility, pick the right SATA or NVMe drive, clone your existing setup, and boot from your new storage without reinstalling Windows.
Michel Duar
Review of the WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB Gen4 NVMe: up to 7300/6300 MB/s, M.2 2280, street price near $520.78, and ~4.8 stars from thousands of Amazon ratings. Who needs 4TB for gaming libraries, what the specs mean in practice, and when a cheaper drive is enough.
Michel Duar
The 1TB NVMe SSD market offers excellent value under $80 in 2026. Crucial P3 Plus, Kingston NV2, and WD Black SN770 are compared on speed, endurance, and real-world value. Includes DRAM cache explained and installation tips.
Michel Duar
Crucial T500 (~$369.50, up to 7400/7000) vs Samsung 990 EVO Plus (~$379.99, up to 7250/6300). Speed, Adobe vs Magician, and which NVMe fits your workload.
Michel Duar
The Samsung 990 PRO remains a top Gen4 NVMe pick in 2026. We break down its 7450/6900 MB/s claims, thermals, value versus the 990 EVO Plus and WD_BLACK SN850X, and whether the 2TB model at about $338.50 still deserves your money.
Michel Duar
SATA has reached its performance limits, making way for NVMe and PCIe storage. Explore the shift, its impact on consumers and enterprises, and what the future holds.
Michel Duar
NVMe SSDs deliver blazing-fast performance, but without proper care, their lifespan can shorten. In this guide, we explore proven strategies to optimize your SSD, from firmware updates to temperature control, smart storage habits, and system tweaks. These tips will help you maintain speed, efficiency, and reliability over the long run.
Michel Duar
NVMe 2.0 is the latest evolution of the high-speed storage protocol that powers modern SSDs. This update brings significant improvements in performance, new features, and enhanced security, making it a game-changer for both enterprise and consumer storage solutions. In this article, we explore the key aspects of NVMe 2.0 and what it means for the future of data storage technology.
Michel Duar
SATA, NVMe, and PCIe are terms often mentioned in the world of storage—but what do they really mean, and how do they differ? In this post, we break down each technology, explain how they work, compare their performance, and help you decide which one suits your needs best, whether you're building a PC, gaming, editing videos, or upgrading your laptop.
Michel Duar
Solid-State Drives (SSDs) have transformed data storage by offering speed, reliability, and energy efficiency. In this complete guide, we explain how SSDs work, compare them to HDDs, explore different types and form factors, and help you choose, install, and maintain the right drive for your computer or laptop.
Michel Duar