Storage (SSD) prices
From the legendary Crucial MX500 to PCIe 5.0 monsters like the Crucial T705 and Samsung 9100 Pro — we track them all and surface the cheapest offer from our latest price check.
9100 Pro 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0
Samsung's Gen5 flagship — 14,700 MB/s reads.
Black SN850X 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
Best-in-class gaming SSD — 7,300 MB/s, Game Mode 2.0.
990 Pro 2TB NVMe PCIe 4.0
The reference Gen4 NVMe — 7,450 MB/s reads.
T705 2TB NVMe PCIe 5.0
PCIe Gen5 monster — 14,500 MB/s sequential reads.
MX500 1TB SATA 2.5"
The legendary budget SATA drive — perfect game library home.
How to choose a storage
The giant sequential-speed numbers on SSD boxes are the least important thing about them. Everyday computing is mostly small random reads, where all modern NVMe drives feel similar. That is why a good 2TB PCIe Gen4 drive — like the Samsung 990 Pro or WD Black SN850X — is the value sweet spot for a boot and gaming drive in 2026.
Step up to PCIe Gen5 (the Crucial T705 or Samsung 9100 Pro) only if you have a real large-file workload like professional video; it will not speed up game loading, and it runs hotter. A SATA SSD like the Crucial MX500 still earns its place as cheap, reliable bulk storage for a big game library. The specs that actually matter are capacity (buy 2TB), a DRAM cache, and endurance.
Why prices change so much
PC component prices are notoriously volatile. Launch-day supply shortages, mining demand spikes, currency swings, retailer-specific promo cycles, and new-generation transitions all move pricing week to week. We re-pull every tracked SKU regularly, so the number you see reflects a recent snapshot — always confirm the final total on the retailer's page before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Gen5 SSD worth it for gaming?+
Not meaningfully. Game loading is dominated by random reads, where Gen4 and Gen5 feel the same. Gen5 helps sustained large-file transfers, which gaming does not stress.
How much SSD capacity should I buy?+
Aim for 2TB. Modern games are huge, and a drive that stays under about 80% full keeps performance and longevity healthy.