Western Digital SN530 256 GB

This is a 256GB M.2-2242 SSD on the NVMe Gen3 interface. At roughly $0.36 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.

At $92.99 it sits in the mid-range drive bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Western Digital 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.