If you're still gaming on a hard drive, upgrading to an SSD is the single most impactful improvement you can make to your PC. Modern games demand fast storage, and the right SSD can cut load times by 80% or more.
Best Overall: Samsung 990 Pro 2TB
The Samsung 990 Pro remains our top recommendation for most gamers. Its PCIe Gen 4 interface delivers sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s. At around $180 for 2TB, it offers excellent balance.
Best Value: WD Black SN770 1TB
The SN770 proves you don't need to spend premium prices for excellent gaming performance. For under $70 at the 1TB capacity, it's our go-to recommendation.
Best for Future-Proofing: Crucial T700 2TB
As a PCIe Gen 5 drive, it achieves sequential read speeds of 12,400 MB/s—nearly double the previous generation.
Best High Capacity: Seagate FireCuda 530 4TB
For gamers who want their entire library installed and ready to play, the FireCuda 530's 4TB capacity provides ample space.
Best Budget: Kingston NV2 1TB
Sometimes you just need affordable storage that works. Sequential speeds of 3,500 MB/s are more than sufficient for gaming.