It absolutely helps but it has to be a Solid State Drive, not just an external hard drive. I bought this Samsung one back in April and it is actually $12 cheaper than when I bought it. Since that was months ago, someone might have a more current example of which is currently the best on market. I've been very happy with it though.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07864WMK8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OJ3UJ2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Youd be better off getting this drive instead of that PNY drive in the OP.

Samsung 860 EVO 250GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E250B/AM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07864WMK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_o771Ab40KMT5A

It's a much faster drive all the way around and roughly 20 bucks more.

I got mine from amazon but bestbuy has it too ! Amazon

Samsung 860 EVO 250GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07864WMK8/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_1?smid=AQD8CSXUPVRAZ&psc=1

Sabrent 2.5-Inch SATA to USB 3.0: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00OJ3UJ2S/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

You won’t find anything better for under a $100

Side Note: I have an OG Xbox One, buildings were never loaded before SSD. Now I compete with my buddy’s One X and even load back in quicker than him if I crash. Worth the hundo bro.

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