- Is the Lexar NM790 4TB good for a PS5?
- Yes. It is a single-sided M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 drive that meets Sony's speed requirements, and it runs cool enough for the PS5 slot. You will still need to add your own heatsink if your console requires one.
- Does the NM790 have a DRAM cache?
- No. It is a DRAM-less drive that uses host memory buffer, which is fine for gaming and everyday use but can hurt performance in sustained heavy writes.
- How fast is the Lexar NM790 4TB?
- Lexar rates it at 7,400 MB/s sequential read and 6,500 MB/s sequential write over PCIe Gen4 x4. Real-world speeds are close in short bursts but drop on long sustained writes.
- What is the endurance of the 4TB model?
- The 4TB version is rated at 3,000 TBW, which is high for a consumer Gen4 drive and suits years of typical use.
- Does it come with a heatsink?
- No. The NM790 ships bare, so desktop users with a motherboard heatsink or PS5 owners should plan for one.
- Will it fit a laptop?
- Yes, if the laptop has an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 slot. Its single-sided design and low heat suit thin laptops.
- Where is the LEXAR NM790 4TB cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $707.00, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the LEXAR NM790 4TB?
- Rated 5 out of 5 from 13 ratings.