Solid deals on solid state drives

Every gaming PC needs a place to stuff the games.

And all the other applications, files and whatnot.

And where better to find the right one than our guide to the best SSD deals?

Two 2.5in SSDs and two NVMe SSDs arranged next to one another.

A perfectly fine alternative to WD’s more expensive models.

Its PCIe 4.0 interface offers a big jump over 3.0 performance, especially in writes.

Three years on, prices have come down dramatically for this tiny external SSD.

The WD Blue SN570 SSD being pinched between a thumb and finger.

you’re free to currently grab the 1TB model for a touch over 100 on Amazon.

It is almost twice the weight of the T7 Touch, although 100g is still pretty light.

Our favourite NVMe drive overall is finally getting a few dollars off in the States.

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Why not, then, just stick to the newer and faster SSD?

Got a PCIe 4.0-ready motherboard and more cash to spend?

Samsung SSD 980

Samsung’s rival to WD’s SN550impressed Katharinewith its incredibly fast transfer speeds.

Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD

Some external SSDs are, despite their portability, meant to stay in the house.

Not so much the Extreme Portable SSD, which combines high transfer speeds with a ruggedised, water-resistant casing.