Portable SSDs are useful for quickly transferring large files, such as Steam game file backups or 4K videos, from one device to another. I’ve said in the past in similar blogs that I use one to stream video from my downstairs computer to my TV, but I also rely on one to quickly set up my PC to test performance and duplicate files. game files to your Steam Deck.
In any case, you’d normally pay between £70 and £100 for a 1TB drive of the right specs, but today you can pick up Integral’s 1TB USB-C Portable SSD for £59, 99 at MyMemory. To get this price you will need to use the code HMMJSU at the checkout counter.
We haven’t tested this built-in drive, but its specs are extremely similar to one of my favorite drives, the X6 is importantand it is capable of using the same flash memory/controller combination. It has a maximum read speed of 500MB/s and a write speed of up to 400MB/s, making it a good analog with an internal SATA SSD and support for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard (as far as I can tell). understandably – the USB spec is up to date and always confusing, mentioning 10Gbps bandwidth), so you won’t experience a lot of additional latency despite the USB connection.
USB-C is the default connection, but a USB-C to USB-A adapter is also provided for devices that don’t have a spare USB-C connector. This means you can easily connect to desktops and laptops, as well as more esoteric devices like Android smartphones, tablets, smart TVs and Steam Floors – quite succinct.
In any case, this is an impressive money-making endeavor, so if you think you could use it, check it out! And for more credits, let me know what you use your Favorite external SSD in the comments – I’m sure there are some great use cases I haven’t thought of!
