New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- When shopping for a PC, don't get swayed by flashy graphics cards and processor numbers. There's one specification you should never cut corners on. It's the storage drive, especially if you expect your system to run smoothly for years under varied workloads and family demands.

Most people still think memory or processor speed determines how fast computers feel. In reality, slow storage is often the culprit when boot times drag and files take forever to open or applications freeze up. With older hard drives, you might find that a high-end processor can't make up for the delays in loading or saving large projects. These days, choosing a PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD is a game-changer. This storage option moves files quickly and...