KIOXIA BG5 256 GB

This is a 256GB M.2 2280 SSD on the NVMe Gen4 interface. At roughly $0.39 per gigabyte it sits in the mid-range tier. Sequential throughput reaches 7000 MB/s reads and 5000 MB/s writes. NVMe drives this fast mainly shine in game-load times and large file moves; everyday snappiness is similar across the tier.

Expect to pay around $99.99, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Warranty coverage follows KIOXIA's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.