Western Digital SN530 256 GB

This is a 256GB M.2 2280 SSD on the NVMe Gen3 interface. At roughly $0.39 per gigabyte it sits in the mid-range tier. Sequential throughput reaches 3500 MB/s reads and 3000 MB/s writes. NVMe drives this fast mainly shine in game-load times and large file moves; everyday snappiness is similar across the tier.

Its $98.97 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Warranty coverage follows Western Digital's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.