- Is the Vi7000G fast enough for gaming and video work?
- Yes. Its Gen4 speeds load games and move large video files quickly. Only the fastest premium Gen4 drives are noticeably quicker in benchmarks.
- Does it fit a PS5?
- It is a standard M.2 2280 drive, so it fits the PS5 expansion slot. Sony requires a heatsink, and this drive ships without one, so add a compatible heatsink.
- Will it work in a PCIe Gen3 slot?
- Yes, it is backward compatible. It will run at Gen3 speeds, roughly half its Gen4 bandwidth, which is still fast for most tasks.
- Do I need a heatsink?
- For light use, no. For sustained large writes or a PS5 install, a heatsink is recommended to avoid thermal throttling.
- How does it compare with premium Gen4 drives?
- It gives up some peak speed but offers 4TB capacity and a 1,400 TBW endurance rating that many rivals at this size do not match.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. No heatsink, screw or mounting hardware is included, so check your motherboard or console has what you need.
- Where is the Verbatim Vi7000G SSD 4TB cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $487.90, as of our latest check.