Storage is far more than just available capacity—SSD technology has made storage one of the most important components of your gaming experience. The interaction between quality storage and an enjoyable gaming session is more significant than many realize.
“A faster SSD delivers quicker file transfers and faster game load times, while a larger SSD lets you keep all your saved highlights without having to delete them to make room for new installations. The impact that good storage has on your gaming experience should not be underestimated,” says Jani Laaksonen, storage expert and product manager at Samsung in the Nordics.
Not every game benefits equally from an SSD. Titles that gain the most from a solid-state drive are those that require frequent data streaming, large game worlds, or highly detailed environments.
Examples of games that benefit from an SSD
- Games with expansive environments: Open-world games load substantial amounts of data as the player traverses the map. An SSD reduces loading times and improves overall performance.
- Games with long load times: Titles that traditionally have lengthy load screens can see a noticeable improvement in responsiveness and reduced waiting times when installed on an SSD.
- Games with frequent streaming or loading screens: Games that stream new areas or assets continuously during play will have shorter pauses and smoother transitions with an SSD.
Games with simpler graphics or lower demands for continuous data streaming benefit less from an SSD.
These can include 2D or indie games with minimal environments and lower asset demands that don’t require the fast load times SSDs provide. Older titles not designed to take advantage of faster storage technologies also won’t experience the same level of improvement from an SSD. The same applies to many online multiplayer games where performance depends more on network quality than on drive speed.
Faster gaming—not just for PC
A fast SSD has become a must-have accessory not only for PCs but also for game consoles. Modern games quickly consume built-in console storage. With an SSD from Samsung’s 990 Pro series, you can expand capacity up to 4TB without sacrificing performance.
With one of the fastest random read speeds among PCIe 4.0 SSDs on the market, the 990 Pro series significantly reduces the risk of in-game interruptions and speeds up loading of high-quality assets. For advanced titles that support the latest streaming and loading techniques, the 990 Pro can also help reduce stuttering and latency.
Boasting competitive speeds and improved energy efficiency, the 990 Pro series is engineered to handle massive volumes of data, making it an ideal SSD choice for modern desktops, laptops, consoles and data systems.
“Today’s gamers need high-capacity, high-performance SSDs, and Samsung’s 990 Pro series is a strong storage solution to meet those needs,” concludes Jani Laaksonen, storage expert and product manager at Samsung in the Nordics.