- Is the Crucial P3 Plus good for gaming?
- Yes. Games load quickly from its Gen4 reads, and 4TB holds a large library. Write slowdowns rarely matter for game installs and updates.
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Usually not. It runs cool in normal desktop and laptop use. A heatsink helps only in tight cases or during long sustained writes.
- How does it compare with the Crucial T500?
- The T500 uses TLC NAND with a DRAM cache, so it writes faster and lasts longer under heavy use. The P3 Plus trades that speed and endurance for more capacity at the same budget.
- Is it compatible with a PS5?
- It fits the PS5's M.2 slot, but Sony requires a heatsink, and the drive's QLC write behavior makes it a weaker pick than TLC drives for large game installs.
- What is the difference between the P3 and P3 Plus?
- The P3 is PCIe 3.0; the P3 Plus is PCIe 4.0 and reads faster on a Gen4 slot. Both use QLC NAND without a DRAM cache.
- What comes in the box?
- Just the M.2 2280 drive and documentation. No heatsink, screws or cloning cable are included.
- Where is the Crucial P3 Plus 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD cheapest?
- At Newegg.com, for $136.35, 63% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Crucial P3 Plus 4TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including BlueDogInk, Newegg.com, New Town Spares, Compu Devices, Orange Hardwares.