- Is the Patriot P400 4TB fast enough for gaming?
- Yes. Sequential reads near 7,000 MB/s and quick load times make it fine for games and a PS5 expansion slot. It is not the fastest drive for huge file transfers.
- Does it need a heatsink?
- Not for normal desktop or laptop use. It runs warm during long sustained writes, so a motherboard heatsink helps in tight cases or heavy workloads.
- Is it compatible with a PS5?
- Yes, the single-sided M.2 2280 form factor fits the PS5 expansion slot. Sony requires a heatsink for the installed drive, so add one.
- How does it compare with DRAM drives?
- It matches them in short bursts and everyday tasks. Under long sustained writes its DRAM-less design slows down more than drives with a DRAM cache.
- What is the endurance rating?
- The 4TB model is rated for a moderate terabytes-written figure, lower than premium 4TB drives. That is fine for games and media, less so for constant heavy writing.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself, with no heatsink or mounting screws included. Check that your motherboard or enclosure has an M.2 screw.
- Where is the Patriot P400 4TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $489.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Patriot P400 4TB PCI Express NVMe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 Solid State Drive?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Gotodirect, Amazon.