Which is better for gaming: PCIe 3.0 or PCIe 4.0?

For gaming, the load-time difference between PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 is small in most games. Titles designed for PS5 and builds with Direct Storage on PC do take advantage of PCIe 4.0. If your board supports it, PCIe 4.0 is the more future-ready buy.

Can an NVMe SSD be installed in a PS5?

Yes. The PS5 has an M.2 slot to expand storage with an NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD of at least 5,500 MB/s read. Both models on this list meet that requirement. Installation is simple: remove the side cover, insert the SSD and screw it down.

How much storage do I need for gaming on PC?

1 TB is the reasonable minimum if you play several big titles at once. With 2 TB you have room for 15-20 large games without needing to uninstall. An economical option is to combine a 1 TB NVMe SSD for the system and the games you use most, with a larger HDD or SATA SSD for the rest.

Do NVMe SSDs get very hot?

Under sustained load (long transfers of large files), PCIe 4.0 SSDs can reach 70-80 C without a heatsink. In normal gaming use (level loading, not mass copying of files), the temperature is more moderate. A low-profile heatsink or the one integrated on the motherboard is enough to keep them within safe ranges.

Almacenamiento·Jun 27, 2026·5 min read

Mistakes when buying gaming storage in 2026: which NVMe SSD to choose

The most common mistakes when buying gaming storage and which NVMe SSD to choose in 2026: Samsung 990 Pro and Kingston Fury Renegade, with tips so you do not get it wrong.

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Mistakes when buying gaming storage in 2026: which NVMe SSD to choose