I'm upgrading my gaming setup for this year and I'm really unsure about which SSD to buy. With both Gen 4 and Gen 5 SSDs widely available, I need advice on what to consider for gaming performance. I'm looking for reliable options that won't break the bank. Is Gen 5 worth the investment, or should I just stick to Gen 4?
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For gaming, Gen 4 is more than sufficient. However, if you can find a Gen 5 SSD for a small price increase, it could be worth it. Just don't pay a huge premium for it since the differences for gaming aren't significant.
It really depends on what your motherboard supports and what’s still available. But if you're looking for specifics, I recommend something like the Western Digital SN850X or Samsung 990 Pro. They're both PCIe 4.0 and will give you good performance at around 6GB/s.
Honestly, just get a 2TB NVMe Gen 4 SSD with a DRAM cache if you can. It won’t significantly impact performance, and you’ll save some money compared to going for Gen 5. Brand matters too; go with a reputable one for reliability.
From my experience, I’ve tested both Gen 4 and Gen 5 drives and honestly, there’s not much difference in performance or boot times. Given the current inflated prices, Gen 4 is a solid choice. I only bought a Gen 5 because I found it at the same price as a Gen 4 during my search for a used SSD.
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