Budget 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD drops to $299 at Newegg
MSI's Spatium M461 2TB drive is now available for $299.99 with a promo code, making it one of the cheapest PCIe 4.0 SSDs per gigabyte. It offers sequential read/write speeds of 5,000/4,200 MB/s and comes with a five-year warranty. The deal represents a $60 discount from its usual price.
The MSI Spatium M461 uses a Phison E21T controller and 3D NAND flash, delivering sequential speeds of 5,000/4,200 MB/s over a PCIe Gen 4x4 interface. Its 900 TBW endurance rating and five-year warranty align with typical mid-range drives, making it suitable for gaming or OS use. The $299.99 price, achieved via promo code SSD73852, undercuts many rivals at roughly 10 cents per gigabyte, reflecting current market conditions where component costs remain elevated due to AI-driven demand.
This deal may signal gradual relief for consumers facing high storage prices, though broader supply pressures persist. Budget-minded PC builders and gamers could benefit from faster load times without premium costs, potentially accelerating adoption of PCIe 4.0. However, the discount’s impact is limited to those already shopping for drives, and sustained affordability depends on market stability, which remains uncertain.