Is a 4TB NVMe Worth Buying for Gaming and Productivity?

[charlesrich]

I’m considering a 4TB NVMe for large storage and fast performance. Is it reliable for long term use, and which brands offer the best value?

 

[Leanne]

A‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ 4TB NVMe drive would only be a worthwhile investment if you really need the storage space for large games, heavy productivity files, or multiple projects as it provides quicker load times, more efficient multitasking, and ample storage capacity. However, if your usage is around average and you do not install a large number of big games, a 1TB–2TB NVMe drive typically offers better value for ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌money.

 

[captainghost]

Provided you have a plethora of AAA games, giant video projects or if you want a single drive with high speeds to store it all, a 4TB NVMe is definitely worth the money. Saves you the hassle of juggling several drives and it is much faster than SATA/HDD to load and scratch work. All it takes is to look at the price per GB at times a 2x2TB bundle will be less expensive, but single-drive convenience is enormous.

 

[jimmy]

The two most common factors of long-term reliability are endurance (TBW/DWPD) and quality of drive. Bigger drives tend to have higher TBW hence a 4TB is likely to last longer than a smaller drive with the same workload. Make backups, but use just a 4TB NVMe of a well-known brand to be able to live many years with normal gaming/productivity.

 

[megamind]

Mid/high tier TLC drives by Samsung, WD/Western Drive, Sabrent and Crucial are a good choice as they trade-off speed, endurance and warranty to meet their value target. In the event that price is king, a few of the 4TB QLC drives are lower priced, however, they compromise endurance/thermal behavior. Look at previous reviews/offers and purchase.

 

[AngieMacal]

NVMe is going to reduce the time spent on loading, and installs/saves/surface scans are going to be faster, but not FPS GPU/CPU decide that. In case you want easier load times (and higher streaming of resources), a 4TB NVMe is brilliant; but it is not a product to purchase with the idea that it will provide significant improvement in FPS.

 

[ethanwalker]

Short checklist I shall never omit: (1) TLC is preferable to QLC when doing heavy writes; (2) test TBW and warranty; (3) DRAM vs DRAMless is an issue of long term throughput; (4) use heatsink when your motherboard runs hot; (5) sales price of 4TB jumps like a crayfish. Do those and you will end up with a fast and reliable 4TB NVMe.

 

[Pedro]

A 4TB drive that utilizes NVMe is a purchase to consider when you require a vast storage capacity, like to store modern games in the AAA category, along with creative working environments or file multitasking. It is fast to load as well as being long-term, but might be excessive to light users.

 

[John]

Yes, a 4TB NVMe is worth it if you need huge storage, fast load times, and smooth workflow performance. Modern games are large, and productivity apps—especially video editing or 3D work—benefit from high-speed SSDs. If your budget allows and your motherboard supports it, a 4TB NVMe offers excellent long-term value.