13,000MB/s Write Speeds: Real Benefits for Streamers

Ever hit 'record' on OBS only to have your stream stutter during a frantic firefight? Or waited an eternity for a massive gameplay clip to save? For South African streamers, these aren't just annoyances… they're content-killing bottlenecks. Now, imagine a drive so fast it writes data at 13,000MB/s. That’s not a typo. But is this bleeding-edge tech just for benchmarks, or does it offer real, tangible benefits for your stream? Let's dive in.

Orico X7000 2TB NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD / Versatile storage for multiple platforms / PCIe Gen 4.0, M.2 2280 / Up to 7100MB/s Read Speed / Up to 6500MB/s Write Speed / ORICO-X7000-2TB-RD-BP

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Corsair MP700 PRO SE 4TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD / Up to 14,000MB/s Sequential Read / Up to 12,000MB/s Sequential Write / M.2 2280 Form Factor / CSSD-F4000GBMP700PNHS

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Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD with Heat Sink | PS5 Ready | Up to 7300MB/s / SFYRSK/1000G

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Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 512GB SSD - High-Performance Storage for Desktop and Laptop PCs / 7,000MB/s Read, 3,900MB/s Write / Includes Acronis cloning software / SKC3000S/512G

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ADATA XPG GAMMIX S55 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 x 4 M.2, R/W Speed up to 5,000/3,700MB/s, Internal Solid State Drive Great for Steam Deck, Microsoft Surface and Gaming Consoles / SGAMMIXS55-1T-C

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Adata Mars 980 Storm 1TB NVMe SSD / PCIe Gen5 x4 / Up to 14,000MB/s - 13,000MB Sequential Read/Write / SMAR-980S-1TCI

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Beyond the Hype: What Do 13,000MB/s Write Speeds Actually Mean?

When we talk about 13,000MB/s write speeds, we're talking about the pinnacle of consumer storage technology, made possible by the latest PCIe 5.0 interface. To put that number in perspective, a standard SATA SSD might top out around 550MB/s. This means a PCIe 5.0 drive can write a massive 100GB game replay file in under 8 seconds, while the older drive would take over 3 minutes. 🚀

This leap in performance isn't just about moving files faster. It's about giving your system the headroom to handle multiple demanding tasks at once without faltering. For a streamer, that means recording, gaming, and running overlays simultaneously, with your storage drive easily keeping up. It's the key to unlocking a truly smooth and professional production, powered by the latest solid-state drives.

The Real-World Impact on Your Stream 🎬

So, how do these incredible speeds translate into a better stream and higher-quality content? It comes down to eliminating the storage bottleneck in three key areas.

Flawless High-Bitrate Recording

Want to capture your gameplay in crisp 4K at a high bitrate for stunning YouTube uploads? This creates a massive, constant stream of data that needs to be written to a drive instantly. A slower drive can't keep up, resulting in dropped frames and corrupted recordings. An SSD with blazing-fast write speeds ensures every single frame is captured perfectly, giving you pristine source footage to work with. Tech from forward-thinking brands like ADATA is specifically engineered for these high-throughput tasks.

ORICO e7400 M.2 NVMe SSD - 2TB / PS5 Compatible / PCIe Gen4.0 x4 / Up to 7,400MB/s Read and 6,600MB/s Write Speeds / ORICO-e7400-2TB-GD-BP

R3699.00In Stock

KingSpec X500 4TB NVMe Internal Solid State Drive / 3D NAND Flash Memory / PCIe Gen 5.0, M.2 2280, Up to 14 00MB/s/13 000MB/s Read/Write Speeds / X500-2280-4TB

R7899.00In Stock

Western Digital Blue SA510 2TB 2.5" Solid State Drive (SSD) / Superior Performance / Multitasking / WD F.I.T. Lab Certified / WDS200T3B0A

R2499.00In Stock

ADATA SU650 1TB 3D-NAND SATA 2.5 inch Internal SSD / ASU650SS-1TT-R

R1399.00In Stock

Western Digital SN8100 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive - 4TB / Sequential Read, Write Performance - 14900MB/s, 14000MB/s / PCIe Gen 5 / WDS400T1X0M

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Adata Mars 980 Storm 2TB NVMe SSD / PCIe Gen5 x4 / Up to 14,000MB/s - 13,000MB Sequential Read/Write / SMAR-980S-2TCI

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Instant Replay, Zero Lag

Features like NVIDIA ShadowPlay or AMD ReLive are essential for capturing unexpected epic moments. They work by constantly recording your gameplay to a temporary buffer file on your drive. With extreme write performance, this background process is so fast it has virtually zero impact on your in-game performance. You can save that once-in-a-lifetime clutch without ever worrying that the recording process itself will cause a stutter.

Accelerating Your Content Creation Workflow

The benefits don't stop when your stream ends. For many creators, the real work begins in the editing suite. This is where the real benefits for streamers become undeniable, saving you precious time and frustration.

Imagine scrubbing through a 4K timeline with zero lag or exporting a 20-minute video in a fraction of the time it used to take. That’s the power of a top-tier NVMe. When your drive can read and write massive video files simultaneously, your entire workflow accelerates. Transferring a day's worth of raw footage from one folder to another goes from a coffee break to a blink-of-an-eye task, especially on a spacious 2TB NVMe SSD. You can see this performance in action with many of Kingston's PCIe 5.0 offerings, which are built to handle these demanding creative workloads.

Western Digital 2TB WD Blue SN5100 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive / M.2 2280 Form Factor / Read Speeds up to 7100MB/s / Write Speeds up to 6600MB/s / PCIe Gen 4.0 Interface / nCache™ 4.0 Technology / 3D CBA NAND / Includes Acronis® True Image™ & SanDisk Dashboard Software / WDS200T5B0E

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Western Digital SN8100 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive - 1TB / Sequential Read, Write Performance - 14900MB/s, 11000MB/s / PCIe Gen 5 / WDS100T1X0M

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Teamgroup CX2 2TB SATA Internal Solid State Drive / Up to 540 Read Speed / Up to 490 Write Speed / Advanced SLC Caching technology / T253X6002T0C101

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Dahua C800A 1TB 2.5" SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s 3D NAND Solid State Drive (SSD) / Read Speed Up to 500 MB/s / Write Speed Up to 470 MB/s / DHI-SSD-C800AS1TB

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KLEVV CRAS C910 4TB NVME PCIe SSD Gen4x4 / Sequential Read up to 5200MB/s / Sequential Write up to 4800MB/s / Aluminum Heatsink / 3D NAND Technology / K04TBM2SP0-C91

R5999.00In Stock

Western Digital 500GB WD Blue SN5000 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD / PCIe Gen 4.0, M.2 2280 / Up to 5,000MB/s Read Speed / Up to 4,000MB/s Write Speed / WDS500G4B0E

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Is a PCIe 5.0 SSD Right for You?

Let's be clear: not every PC builder in Mzansi needs this level of performance. If you're primarily gaming and not creating content, a quality PCIe 4.0 drive is more than enough.

However, if you are a serious streamer, YouTuber, or video editor, the investment is a powerful one. The time you save and the increase in production quality are significant. Upgrading to one of the top-tier options from Corsair or other leading brands means less waiting and more creating. Just ensure your motherboard and CPU support the PCIe 5.0 standard to unlock those maximum 13,000MB/s write speeds and give yourself a true competitive edge. ✨