Lexar NM790 512 GB (LNM790X512G-RNNNG)

The Lexar NM790 is a line of internal M.2 2280 SSDs designed for gaming PCs, laptops, workstations, and PlayStation 5, delivering fast loading speeds for games, applications, projects, and large files. The series connects via PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface and comes in capacities of 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, and 8 TB. The Lexar NM790 uses Host Memory Buffer 3.0 and Dynamic SLC Caching, leveraging system memory and intelligent caching to maintain performance without a dedicated DRAM cache on the drive itself. Maximum speeds vary by capacity: the 1–4 TB versions achieve up to 7400 MB/s read and 6500 MB/s write speeds, the 512 GB model reaches up to 7200/4400 MB/s, and the 8 TB variant delivers up to 7000/6200 MB/s. For random operations, the higher-capacity configurations deliver up to 1,000,000 IOPS read and 900,000 IOPS write, which is crucial for multitasking, gaming, and creative applications. The Lexar NM790 operates in a temperature range of 0–70 °C, withstands shock loads up to 1500G, and can serve as a primary system drive or high-speed project storage. When installing in a PS5 or compact PC, cooling requirements and clearance for the heatspreader should be taken into account.