The 2TB Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe M.2 gaming SSD with heatsink is compatible with both PC as well as game consoles, and you can get one for $124.99 shipped today, originally $209.99. Gamers know the agony of staring at loading screens. This drive obliterates those pain points with sequential read speeds hitting 7,400MB/s and write speeds up to 7,000MB/s, as confirmed by CrystalDiskMark tests. Product page.
- PCIe 4.0 Performance: Up to 7,400MB/s read and 7,000MB/s write with up to 1.18M/1.44M IOPS for faster loads and multitasking
- Spacious 2TB Capacity: Store creative projects, games, and apps with Gen4 NVMe speed in a compact M.2 form factor
- PS5-ready compatibility: Meets PlayStation 5 specs and installs easily in desktops, laptops, and consoles with M.2 slots
High-performance SSDs run hot, but the T500’s low-profile heatsink keeps temperatures in check without demanding extra cooling solutions. Testing shows it peaks at 53°C with the heatsink, compared to 63°C bare, ensuring no thermal throttling. For PS5 owners, this compact heatsink slots perfectly into the console’s expansion bay.
Laptop users, like those with the Dell G16 7630, report instant recognition and reliable performance, with idle temperatures dropping to 50°C post-testing. Desktop builders benefit too, as many modern motherboards include M.2 heatsinks, but the T500’s included cooler adds peace of mind for high-octane builds.
Perfect match – I upgraded my PS5 with the 2TB SSD drive. Easy to access and the drive fit perfect. It Formated and matched the PS5 with an immediate storage increase. Compatibility was great. I moved several files over to it flawlessly from the hard drive. Game play off of the SSD drive was also great and fast. No issues – it works well. Highly recommend,” said one reviewer.
