Lexar NM790 2 TB (LNM790X002T-RNNNG)

Lexar NM790 is a lineup of internal M.2 2280 SSDs designed for gaming PCs, laptops, workstations, and PlayStation 5, delivering the high speeds needed for fast loading of games, applications, projects, and large files. The series operates via PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface and is available in 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB capacities. Lexar NM790 leverages Host Memory Buffer 3.0 and Dynamic SLC Caching, which utilize system memory and intelligent caching to maintain performance without requiring a dedicated DRAM cache on the drive itself. Maximum speeds vary by capacity: 1–4 TB models reach up to 7400 MB/s read and 6500 MB/s write, the 512 GB variant delivers up to 7200/4400 MB/s, and the 8 TB model achieves up to 7000/6200 MB/s. For random operations, the higher-capacity configurations offer up to 1,000,000 IOPS read and 900,000 IOPS write, critical for multitasking, gaming, and creative workloads. Lexar NM790 operates within a temperature range of 0–70 °C, withstands shock loads of 1500G, and can serve as either a primary system drive or high-speed project storage. When installing in PS5 or compact PC builds, consider cooling requirements and available space for the heatspreader.