Rapidly rising SSD prices are bringing back products that were starting to fade into obscurity. SATA SSDs, pretty much obsolete, are finding some uses again. Similarly, the ongoing RAM shortage makes older versions of consumer RAM, such as DDR3, somewhat usable.
Does the same thing apply to SSDs, then? Are PCIe Gen 3 SSDs worth buying now? Not at all. Actually, they’re an expensive trap you need to steer clear of at all costs.
the SSD market is a mess, but this just might be the worst option
There’s no benefit to choosing PCIe Gen 3.
A SanDisk SSD (3,200MB/s read), $149
A Patriot SSD (3,000MB/s read, 2,2000MB/s write), $140
Seeing those prices told me that we’re in for a bad time, but comparing them to Gen 4 and Gen 5 drives solidified just how bad they are.
My PCIe Gen 4 finds include the crucial P310, with speeds up to 7,100MB/s, priced at “just” $107. It’s a lot compared to last year, but incredibly cheap compared to these Gen 3 drives listed above. I also found options around the $130 to $155 mark from 
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