DRAM-less or DRAM SSD for video games. (Not a boot drive)

Build Question

I'm looking at replacing an aging secondary HDD with a SSD and I was wondering if a DRAM-less SSD would be suitable for housing video games or do I need one with a DRAM cache?

It has to be SATA because I don't have any spare NVME/M.2 slots.

I would have just gone with a MX500 but those don't seem to be available anymore.

P.S.

Some SSDs that I've found for sale are:

WD Blue SA510 £80

Crucial BX500, £84

Samsung 870 EVO £110

Posted Dec 4, 2025, 9:41 PM UTC

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