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Looks like an NVMe "stick" but uses the slower SATA speed. Check your motherboard manual at Crucial's Advisor Tool to see exactly what you need. buy 256gb ssd
Shaped like a small brick. These are standard for older laptops and desktops. They are easier to install but slower (max ~560 MB/s). office documents (Word/Excel)
Shaped like a stick of gum. These plug directly into the motherboard and are significantly faster (up to 7,000+ MB/s for Gen 4). buy 256gb ssd
Modern AAA gaming (games like Cyberpunk 2077 can take 100GB alone) or professional video editing.