I recently got a gaming PC for my son, and he's in need of more storage to play games like modded Minecraft and Stellaris. He mentioned that he doesn't prioritize speed as much as he just wants ample storage space. I want to make sure I choose a good option that won't interfere with his gaming experience. I've done a little research, but I would love to hear some suggestions from you all. I'd like to stay within a budget of $200-$300 but I'm open to going a bit higher if needed. Here's the PC he has: [Yeyian Yumi Gaming Desktop](https://www.newegg.com/yeyian-yumi-gaming-desktop-pc-geforce-rtx-4060-intel-core-i5-14400f-32gb-ddr4-1tb-ssd/p/N82E16883630067?item=N82E16883630067&_gl=1*).
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Check out these videos to get a better understanding of storage types and their impact on gaming: [Drive Type Impacts](https://youtu.be/gl8wXT8F3W4?si=xD1IdQR9h3m9smWr). They also provide some solid SSD recommendations that could work for your son.
For your son's needs, I’d recommend picking up a SATA SSD from a reputable brand. It’s a good balance of reliability and affordability, and since speed isn't a primary concern, this should work well for him.
Considering modern games, storage speed isn’t a huge deal for most titles, so adding a cheaper 1TB hard drive might be a good route. Just make sure to get an internal one, not USB. Also, don't forget a SATA cable; sometimes they’re hidden in the PC or can be found in a box of extras.
You can't go wrong with the Samsung 870 Evo SATA SSD. The 2TB version is around $190, which would give him plenty of space. If you want to future-proof a bit, the 4TB model is available for about $390. Just a heads up, it doesn’t come with a SATA cable, so you’ll need to grab one separately.
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