Kingston SSDNow V+ 256 GB

A 256GB 2.5" SSD on the SATA interface. Sequential throughput tops out at 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes. At roughly $0.16 per gigabyte it sits in the budget tier. SATA throughput caps near 550 MB/s — fine for game libraries and backups, slower for heavy scratch work.

At $41.99 it sits in the budget drive bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest drive deals from multiple stores. Kingston backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.