Question SSD for games

[bobbykom]

Hi All,

Currently I have my windows and top games at my 256 GB Samsung 850 PRO, but I want to add another SSD for games only at my ASRock H270M Pro4 M.2 slot.

Preferably I'm aiming at 1 TB but I don't want to go above 200 USD/EUR if there is not a big reason for it.

This narrows the choice to Intel® SSD 660p 1.0TB, M.2 80mm PCIe 3.0 x4, 3D2, QLC.

Is that a good enough pick or I should go for more expensive (or smaller options) Samsung or WD?

Just to note that I have 2 more HDD connected.

 

[taeioum]

Hey man,

Went and looked for some PCI-E 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSDs. The Intel 660p is definitely cheapest.

Alternatives:

Transcend 110S
Crucial P1
PNY XLR8 CS3030
Adata XPG SX6000
XPG Gammix S5
XPG Gammix S11 Pro
XPG SX8200 Pro

Simply judging from speeds and such, I'd go with the PNY one. It's got the best specs for the price. It's quite a bit more expensive than the Intel 660p though.

 

[mdd1963]

The 660P is an excellent choice, with even 1 TB units currently at only $109 on Amazon....