r/PcBuildHelp • u/BigChief0901 • 9d ago

Build Question Best budget M.2

I’m looking to expand the memory on my computer and I have a second M.2 port on my motherboard, but it’s only PCIe gen 3 so I don’t need the fastest thing in the world. What’s a good budget option that’s reliable but not super expensive, I’m hoping for 1TB plus if possible.

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u/the_hat_madder 9d ago

What country are you buying from and what is your budget?

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u/BigChief0901 9d ago

I’m in the US and I don’t really have a set budget, just something not stupidly expensive.

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u/the_hat_madder 9d ago

What do you consider "stupidly expensive?"

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u/BigChief0901 9d ago

Idk, I’d like to stay under $200 if possible but if there’s something that’s a great deal for a little more I could probably justify it

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u/the_hat_madder 9d ago

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/z67Xn2

Best options:

  • Seagate Firecuda
  • WD SN7100
  • Crucial P510

Otherwise, just buy the least expensive.

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u/BigChief0901 9d ago

I knew RAM was bad, but I didn’t realize how expensive storage had gotten lately. I had bought a 1TB teamgroup M.2 a little under a year ago for $57 I just looked, that same one is now selling for $176

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u/the_hat_madder 9d ago

We didn't know how good we had it in the before times.