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An SSD decides how fast your PC boots and how quickly games and programs load. At COZO you'll mostly find M.2 NVMe SSDs, from 500 GB to 4 TB, from brands including Samsung, WD, SanDisk, Corsair and Lexar. Looking for a 2.5-inch SATA drive to upgrade an older PC or laptop? Also see SATA storage.
An NVMe SSD plugs straight into an M.2 slot on the motherboard and uses PCIe lanes, which is many times faster than SATA. A SATA SSD (2.5-inch or M.2 SATA) is slower, but still far quicker than a hard drive and fits almost any older PC.
Note: not every M.2 slot supports M.2 SATA. An NVMe SSD fits any modern M.2 slot. Separate 2.5-inch SATA SSDs are also under SATA storage.
A faster SSD also works in a slower slot, at that slot's speed. In games the difference between PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 is small; for load times, what matters most is being on an NVMe SSD.
| Generation | Typical read speed | For whom |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe 3.0 | up to ± 3,500 MB/s | Budget PCs, extra storage, older boards |
| PCIe 4.0 | up to ± 7,500 MB/s | Most gaming PCs |
| PCIe 5.0 | up to ± 14,500 MB/s | Large files, video editing |
Modern games often take 100 GB or more. For a gaming PC, take at least 1 TB, ideally 2 TB if you keep several big games installed. With a second M.2 slot you can easily add more space later.
Fast PCIe 4.0 and especially 5.0 SSDs run warm. Many motherboards have a heatsink over the M.2 slot; use it. If yours doesn't, choose an SSD with a heatsink. The standard size is M.2 2280 (22 mm wide, 80 mm long). For a complete PC with a 1 TB NVMe SSD, see our gaming PCs around €1,500, or put one together in the PC Builder.
A PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD of at least 1 TB is the best choice for most gamers. PCIe 5.0 is faster on paper, but the difference in games is small.
If your motherboard has an M.2 slot, usually yes. Check the manual to see whether the slot supports NVMe and which length it takes (usually 2280).
For PCIe 4.0 and 5.0, cooling is recommended. Use your motherboard's heatsink or choose an SSD with one.
Often, but it depends on the laptop: some have an M.2 slot, older ones a 2.5-inch SATA bay. Your laptop's manual tells you which type fits.
