SSDs for PC gamers – big savings on drives from Crucial, Samsung, WD_Black, and more

We think this is one of the best PC gaming SSDs around right now, thanks in no small part to its blistering read and write speeds. It uses the latest PCIe Gen5 protocol, which should help to allay any future-proofing concerns, while the 1TB of storage is should suffice for a reasonable library of games.

Another great pick for gamers, the SN8100 has the latest Gen5 PCIe standard, and fast read and write speeds. There are deals on other capacities and models with the heatsink, but this looks like the best offer.

If you require a lot more space than the usual 1TB, try this 4TB model from Crucial. With its integrated heatsink and PCIe Gen5 support, it should prove more than proficient for high-end PC gaming. 1TB and 2TB variants are also on sale, but the 4TB model has the best deal at the moment.

Samsung's NVMe SSD range is a fan favorite, and for good reason. With fast, solid performance, they offer everything a gamer needs. This one may employ the older PCIe Gen4 standard, but as we noted in our Samsung 990 Pro review, it pushes Gen4 to its limits very well. The 1TB and 4TB models are also on offer, but the 2TB model looks to be the best deal right now.

Another Samsung model, but this one includes a heatsink in its deal. The non-heatsink variant is also on sale, as are variants with greater capacities. This deal applies to the 2TB version with a heatsink.

In the UK, it's the 2TB, heatsink-less variant of the T710 that seems to be getting the best deal. It still features the latest PCIe Gen5 standard, as well as fast read and write speeds. The 4TB heatsink-less model is on sale at Amazon with a decent saving as well.

Granted, it's large heat sink might be a tight fit for certain rigs, but if yours can accommodate it, the deal on this MSI Spatium M570 Pro Frozor looks very tempting. It should stay cool even under heavy workloads, while the 2TB of storage and PCIe Gen5 technology should keep it relevant for a while.

If you're looking for an external drive for your gaming laptop, then you're in luck, as there's a fantastic deal in the UK on the 2TB model of the WD_Black D50 Game Dock at SanDisk. With its Thunderbolt 3 interface and other connections besides, this external NVMe SSD should make for a very useful and versatile companion to your portable setup.