I'm gearing up to upgrade my PC for the first time since my mom got me one eight years ago. I've picked out some solid components and am now stuck choosing between two storage options: the Crucial T705 and the Crucial P510, both 2TB NVMe M.2 PCIe 5.0 drives. As someone who has only dealt with HDDs in the past, I'd love to get some insights into their speed capabilities expressed in MB/s. Is one of these drives overkill for my needs, and should I be concerned about heat management, especially with the T705 running hot? I primarily play AAA games and handle university assignments. By the way, I've got a dual monitor setup—one 4K at 160Hz and another at 1080p. Thanks for your help!
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If you're planning to record gameplay or do heavy data dumping, consider going for a 4TB SSD. But if you're just gaming, the 2TB should be more than sufficient.
Honestly, unless you have specific high-demand applications, it might not be worth the extra cash for Gen 5.0 drives. Also, keep in mind that the sweet spot for RAM is around 6000 CL30, which should give you great performance without breaking the bank.
Just a heads up, make sure both SSDs will fit in your motherboard. Double-check the dimensions and compatibility for the M.2 slots!
When it comes to SSDs, you'll generally encounter three types: QLC, TLC, and TLC with DRAM. QLC is the bottom of the barrel, so it's best to steer clear of those. TLC is decent, and the ones with DRAM are great for important applications. As for PCIe versions, 3.0 is getting a bit dated; 4.0 and 5.0 are where you want to be, with 5.0 being the latest. The Crucial P510 is TLC and DRAM-less, which is alright for performance, while the T705 has DRAM, which typically makes it slightly more pricey. Given that you're mostly gaming and doing regular work, either will be super fast, and you might not notice a big difference during everyday use.
Can someone explain the role of RAM in an SSD? Like, what exactly does it do?
I see your point, but I wonder if heat could become an issue—especially if I'm not used to managing temperatures.
Thanks, I do have the Corsair Vengeance at 6000MHz, so that's good to know!