- Is this drive fast enough for gaming?
- Yes. Gen3 NVMe at around 3,000 MB/s loads games far faster than a hard drive or SATA SSD. It won't match Gen4 drives in benchmark numbers, but game load times differ little in practice.
- Does it fit a PS5?
- It is an M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 drive, which fits the PS5 slot, but Sony requires a heatsink and recommends Gen4 drives. It will work, though a Gen4 drive with a heatsink is the safer choice.
- Does it have a DRAM cache?
- No. It is a DRAM-less design that uses host memory buffering, which is fine for everyday use but means sustained writes can slow once the SLC cache fills.
- Will it work in my laptop?
- Only if your laptop has a free M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe NVMe. Check the slot length and keying before buying; some slim laptops take shorter 2242 drives.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive itself, typically with a mounting screw. No heatsink or cloning software is included, so plan to reinstall the OS or clone your old drive yourself.
- How does it compare with a Samsung or WD drive?
- It offers similar Gen3 peak speeds for less outlay, but lacks their DRAM caches on most models, software suites and longer track record on warranty support.
- Where is the TIMETEC 1TB SSD NVMe M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Drive cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $139.99, as of our latest check.