I'm putting together a budget gaming PC for my son and I'm all set except for storage. The motherboard doesn't support NVMe, so I'm searching for a good SSD that offers decent speeds for writing and downloading. I'm planning to upgrade the system in about four months once he shows that he can handle it responsibly, so I'm not looking to spend a lot right now. Ideally, I want around 1TB of storage since games keep getting larger. My budget is around $200.
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The TeamGroup CX2 1TB is a great choice at around $50, more than adequate for your needs.
Honestly, just grab the cheapest no-name SSD you can find on Amazon. For a budget build, you can usually find something around $20-30, and if it doesn't perform well, just return it with their return policy.
You might want to check out the 1TB Samsung 870 EVO; those are usually under $100. If you’re okay with a bit more investment, the 2TB drives are around $170. Keep in mind that NVMe drives give better performance, but since your motherboard doesn’t support that, SATA is the way to go.
Look into the 870 EVO or the MX500 if you're limited to SATA drives. They perform well, especially with a DRAM cache. If you're open to buying used, there are still good SATA drives available on eBay without any issues.
The Samsung EVO series or Kingston drives are solid options if you're on a budget. They're reliable and offer good performance for the price.
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