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    Asus TUF GAMING AS1000 1TB Portable SSD

    • Capacity: 1TB
    • High-performance 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
    • USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 interface for up to 10 Gbps transfer speeds
    • IP68 Water Resistance
    • IP68 Dust Resistance
    • Military-Grade Drop Resistant

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    £73.99

Fast, Lightweight External SSD Storage

External solid-state drives are loved by gamers for enabling them to carry games independently of their system and play on a new computer or gaming platform. This mobility is ideal when travelling or attending university. The length of time it takes for games to load, according to gamers, is one of the things that frustrates gamers the most.

As a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series S or X gamer, you can hook your external solid-state drive up to the console and download more of your favourite games. Simply plug the external SSD into your Playstation or Xbox, and you can download more games and play them straight off the external solid-state drive. Any gaming platform will allow you to store games on an external SSD and allow you to take them wherever you go.

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External SSD drives are exceptionally quick, reliable, virtually silent, and practical. There are three different ways to connect them to a computer: USB 2.0, USB 3.0, and eSATA. For the best performance and the quickest transfer speeds, choose a USB 3.0 or eSATA connector.

Do I Need an External SSD?

An external SSD should be purchased by anyone dealing with mission-critical data that has to be moved. This is not to say that only covert government actions are possible use cases. Influential business executives will undoubtedly profit from an external SSD if they transport crucial documents or presentations. Even students who must submit a significant project might want to think about using one of these drives.

Those who work with huge files on the go will also value the speed and efficiency of external SSDs. This comprises production artists, music engineers, video editors, and more. An external SSD helps professionals save a tonne of time while working on huge files that need to be transported back and forth from a laptop or PC because time is the one resource that cannot be replaced.

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How Much Space Do I Need?

Most modern AAA games require roughly 50 GB of storage, while some of them may require hundreds of GB. Independent books that are smaller take up much less room. The size of your storage drive upgrade must thus take into account your gaming interests. 1TB is an excellent place to start. Filling this up will take some time. We advise upgrading to a bigger solid-state drive if you edit videos, create artwork, or make music on your PC because these media types also take up a lot of space.

Which External SSD Is Right for Me?

In order to avoid running out of space, get a portable SSD with sufficient storage. Storage sizes for external SSD drives range from 32GB to 8TB. Consider utilising many SSDs to build a solid-state array for even more storage. Large data transfers should be considered, hence SSD transfer rates should be taken into account. Modern interfaces like Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and USB Type-C enable external solid-state devices to transport data at higher rates. You should think about obtaining a portable SSD with a durable shell because you’ll be moving around with it. Others include dust and shock protective casings, while other versions have plastic bumpers and waterproof features.

If you plan on travelling frequently, choose a lightweight hard drive or evaluate your options of how much you want to carry. Remember, tech weight can add up quickly in backpacks and luggage.

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