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This 14-year-old PC standard is finally dying for good

The decline of PCIe Gen 3 M.2 SSDs is largely driven by the widespread adoption of PCIe 4 drives.
A woman holding the Samsung 870 Pro NVMe PCIe SSD in her hands.

What is NVMe? Everything you need to know about high-speed storage

Collection of SSDs, RAM, and CPUs.

SSD vs. RAM: What’s the difference?

An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

NVMe vs. M.2 vs. SATA SSD: What’s the difference?

SSD vs. HDD: What’s the difference, and which drive type is best?

Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Slim 2TB HD box.

The 11 best external hard drives for 2024

An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

How to test your SSD for potential problems

The WD Black SN850P 2TB Internal PS5 SSD before insertion into a ready PS5.

How to install an SSD in your PC

An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSD buying guide: how to pick the right SSD for your needs in 2024

The Samsung 990 Pro SSD being installed in a PC.

These are the best NVMe SSDs to buy in 2024

Samsung T5 portable SSD in blue and black color options.

The best external SSDs to buy in 2024

WD_Black SN750 2TB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD with Heatsink

These are the best SSDs for gaming

A man holds a Corsair MP600 PRO LPX PS5 SSD next to an open PS5.

Best SSDs for PS5

Sony's PlayStation 5 offers full support for an additional internal SSD for greater console storage capacity. These are the best solid-state drives for the PS5.
The Tube T31 SSD on a pink background.

This flash drive became the Swiss army knife of my gaming setup

This external SSD looks like a flash drive, but performs like an SSD, and it's turned into a jack-of-all-trades for my gaming needs.
Samsung 980 Pro SSD being held in someone's hand.

How long do SSDs really last?

SSDs offer incredibly fast and reliable storage, but at some point, every SSD will die. How long do SSDs last? Let's find out.
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSD not showing up in Windows? Here are some easy fixes

Is your new SSD failing to register on your Windows PC? Here’s a few troubleshooting and repair methods you can try.
A man holds a Corsair MP600 PRO LPX PS5 SSD next to an open PS5.

What is an SSD? Here’s everything you need to know

Most PCs use exclusively SSDs for just about every kind of storage these days. But what about hard drives? What is an SSD, really?
samsung introduces its own 256gbit 48 layer nand chip solid state drive

The best SSDs for 2024

The best SSDs deliver the fastest read and write speeds on the market in a durable, compact package. Here are the best and why these cards make great upgrades.
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

The next SSDs may be over 80% faster

Micron just unveiled its next-gen PCIe 6.0 SSD that will reportedly reach speeds of over 26GB/s. That's a massive increase over PCIe 5.0, but there's a catch.
Corsair Dominator Platinum memory installed in a PC.

The worrying future of RAM and SSD pricing

There's a growing demand for DRAM and NAND Flash, and this means massive increases in revenue. It could also have a huge impact on pricing.

How to clone a hard drive or SSD for free

Cloning a hard drive is a great way to get your PC back up and running. Here's how to do it with a great free app.
Installing a Kingston SSD.

How to install an SSD in your laptop

Upgrading your laptop to a solid-state drive (or a better one) is a great way to improve performance. Here's how to do it yourself.
The ROG Ally X with the back shell removed.

How to replace the SSD in the ROG Ally X in a few minutes

You can replace the SSD inside the ROG Ally X in just a few minutes, and in this guide, we'll show you how we did it.
Installing an SSD in a desktop PC case.

How to format an SSD to improve performance and protect your data

Here is a quick step-by-step guide on how to format an SSD across all types of Windows devices to ensure that you have a fresh drive to store your data.
An SK Hynix SSD over a dark and orange background.

The first 300TB SSD is on the horizon

SK Hynix just announced that it's ready to meet the AI challenge with larger-than-ever SSDs, reaching unprecedented capacities.
Samsung T5 SSD review

How to choose an external hard drive

You need to back up your PC or mobile device, but you don't know how to choose an external drive that works best for your needs. We're here to help you decide.
Hyte's Thicc Q60 all-in-one liquid cooler.

It’s time to stop believing these PC building myths

Some PC hardware myths are so common that many see them as a fact. It's time to debunk them once and for all.
Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Gaming OC on an orange background.

These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters

If you're upgrading your PC, you're honestly better off skipping these five upgrades -- even if they seem tempting on paper.

What is SATA? Here’s everything you need to know about it

There are a number of standards in PCs, but SATA is one of the most common and enduring. It also remains one of the most important storage connection adaptors.
An SSD installed in a PC motherboard.

SSDs are getting more expensive, but don’t panic yet

Following reports of SSD price increases, we're seeing the first wave of hikes in effect. It's not time to panic quite yet, though.
A woman holding the Samsung 870 Pro NVMe PCIe SSD in her hands.

SATA vs. PCIe: the important difference you need to know

SATA and PCIe are two of the most common storage solutions for modern PCs, but what's the difference? Read on to know more.
Samsung 980 Pro SSD being held in someone's hand.

The era of cheap SSDs is about to end

SSD prices have been pretty great lately, but that might be about to change. Samsung is said to be increasing prices by up to 20%.
The WD Black SN770M hard drive on a Steam Deck.

WD’s new SSD is the Steam Deck upgrade you’ve been waiting for

Western Digital has announced the new SN770M SSD, which is built for devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally, and sounds blistering fast.
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It’s time to stop trying to play games without an SSD

Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart now proves it. Your gaming PC absolutely needs an SSD installed in it.