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The Crucial MX500 1TB is $85 today with a secret Newegg codeThis is one of the best gaming SSDs at the lowest price it’s been in weeks.
This is one of the best gaming SSDs at the lowest price it’s been in weeks.
Get the Crucial MX500 1TB for $85 with code 93XRQ46 (was $100)
In terms of performance, the MX500 is in the upper range of SATA SSDs. It maxes out at a read speed of around 560MB/s, with write speeds closer to 510MB/s on this 1TB size. That makes it significantly slower than NVMe SSDs, even budget models which typically reach 2500MB/s at their peak, but the difference in random read and write speeds is actually quite minimal - and that’s reflected in very similar game load times between SATA and NVMe SSDs.
That could change in the future, as Microsoft’s DirectStorage APImakes its way from the Xbox to the PC in Windows 11, but for now the MX500 and its like are a perfectly reasonable choice for gaming - especially when even the cheapest NVMe drives, like the WD Blue SN550, are around$110 on Amazon for a 1TB model. For most people, the higher asking price isn’t likely to be worth it. The exception to this advice is if you’re frequently moving around large files, e.g. you’re a video producer working with 4K video. In that case, an NVMe drive makes more sense.
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In any case, let’s wrap up - a good solid SATA SSD, available for a historically low price, cheaper than an NVMe alternative while offering nearly the same performance in terms of game load times. Not bad!
This sale price runs for today only, so do pick up the SSD if you’re in the market for extra game or media storage! You’re not likely to find a better price any time soon.
