Seagate Barracuda Compute 256 GB

This is a 256GB M.2 2280 SSD on the NVMe Gen3 interface. Sequential throughput reaches 3500 MB/s reads and 3000 MB/s writes. At roughly $0.78 per gigabyte it sits in the high-end tier. NVMe drives this fast mainly shine in game-load times and large file moves; everyday snappiness is similar across the tier.

Its $199.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest drive deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through Seagate, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.