The 1TB version of the PNY CS2241 SSD is available for $136 during Amazon Prime Day, representing a cost of approximately $0.13 per gigabyte. This deal makes it the most affordable 1TB NVMe SSD currently recommended, according to PC Gamer's tracking of storage prices.
While not the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD on the market, the PNY CS2241 offers read speeds of 5,100 MB/s and write speeds of 3,200 MB/s. These speeds are considered sufficient for storing games and other files, especially if not used for the operating system. For comparison, the Biwin Black Opal NV7400, often a budget favorite, is priced at around $0.17 per GB on Amazon, making the PNY deal more cost-effective.
The PNY CS2241 SSD comes with a 5-year limited warranty. This long warranty period provides reassurance, particularly as reports suggest the memory supply crisis could continue for several years, potentially impacting future pricing and availability.
This Prime Day deal is highlighted as a significant opportunity for gamers looking to expand their storage capacity without a substantial investment. PC Gamer will continue to monitor and report on other Prime Day SSD deals throughout the event, but anticipates this PNY offer will remain a difficult price point to beat.