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The YouTube video introduces the Crucial P5 Plus NVMe SSD, highlighting its significant performance improvements, with sequential read speeds of up to 6,600 MB per second in capacities of 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB. The SSD exceeds Sony's PS5 storage upgrade requirements, offers competitive pricing, and performs well in benchmarks, outperforming SATA SSDs and HDDs in sequential tasks. Real-world benchmarks showcase fast game loading times, especially in current-gen games. Despite temperature concerns, the P5 Plus is suitable for gaming setups. The speaker recommends the drive as a solid introduction to Gen 4 technology, emphasizing its value compared to competitors, especially if it goes on sale. Additionally, the video briefly mentions MSI's Clutch GM41 lightweight gaming mouse and encourages viewers to engage with the content and explore MSI's offerings.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker introduces the Crucial P5 Plus NVMe SSD, which is the company’s first PCIe 4.0 drive. The new model offers significant performance improvements over the previous version, with sequential read speeds of 6,600 megabytes per second. The P5 Plus comes in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, features a black PCB and sticker with clean branding, and includes an M.2 screw in the box. The drive is backed by a five-year warranty and uses Micron’s NAND flash and controller technology for high-speed performance. The speaker also briefly mentions MSI’s new Clutch GM41 lightweight gaming mouse, which offers wired and wireless versions with high-end features like a PixArt optical sensor and durable construction.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the features and performance of the P5 Plus SSD. The 500GB version offers sequential write speeds of 5000 MB per second, with the 500GB model slightly slower at 4000 MB per second. Despite being built for PCIe Gen 4, it is compatible with Gen 3 slots but will run at Gen 3 speeds. The P5 Plus surpasses Sony’s PS5 storage upgrade requirements and includes data protection, encryption, and efficiency features. It also comes with software for managing drive information, updates, and formatting. The pricing is competitive, with the 1TB model priced at $180 or 3800 South African Rand. The P5 Plus excels in benchmarks, outperforming SATA SSDs and HDDs in sequential tasks, thanks to the Crucial Momentum Cache feature. Random workloads show a slight performance improvement over the regular P5. The video also demonstrates usage in Premiere Pro, where storage speed upgrades show limited impact on performance with 1080p footage and minimal effects.
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In this segment of the video, real-world benchmarks of the P5 Plus SSD are discussed. The SSD almost hits a 10-second boot time, performs faster in launching games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider but has marginal differences compared to the regular P5 when loading into games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Cyberpunk 2077. Humankind shows significant load time differences against an HDD. The SSD hits 76°C, one degree hotter than the regular P5, but with an M.2 heatsink, the temperature reduces to 66°C. Overall, the P5 Plus performs well, and while there are minor temperature concerns, in gaming, using any SSD is beneficial. Future games are expected to be optimized for high-speed SSDs, but the current state is not yet fully optimized. The P5 Plus offers fast game loading times with current-gen games, making it suitable for gaming setups, including the PS5.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits of the Crucial P5 Plus as a good introduction to Gen 4 technology, despite running a bit hot. A key point is the pricing compared to competitors, with the speaker suggesting it would be a great buy if it goes on sale for $160 or $170. The speaker expresses gratitude to Crucial for providing the drive for review and encourages viewers to check out MSI’s Clutch GM 41 lightweight series. Viewers are prompted to like, subscribe for more content, and visit MSI’s storefront in South Africa.