Part type
Storage
Where the OS, games, and files live. An NVMe SSD changes how fast the machine boots, loads, and scrubbing a timeline feels.
Storage2022
Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB
A fast OS and game drive. 2 TB is the comfortable modern size.
Storage2022
WD Black SN850X 2 TB
Same job as a 990 Pro — flagship PCIe 4 games and scratch disk.
Storage2021
Samsung 980 1 TB
DRAM-less budget NVMe. Fine as a secondary game drive, not a 4K scratch disk.
Storage2018
Crucial MX500 1 TB
A trustworthy SATA SSD. Much faster than a hard drive, much slower than NVMe.
Storage2021
Samsung 870 EVO 1 TB
The SATA SSD people still recommend for older machines.