Crucial T500 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with Heatsink

The Crucial CT1000T500SSD5T is a 1TB NVMe solid state drive utilizing the PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface. This configuration delivers sequential read speeds up to 7300 MB/s and sequential write speeds reaching 6800 MB/s. This performance profile is engineered to reduce system boot times and accelerate application loading for demanding workloads, including high-resolution media editing and modern gaming titles. The drive operates using the NVMe 2.0 protocol, ensuring optimized low-latency communication with supported computer hardware.

The M.2 2280 form factor allows for installation in compatible desktop systems, performance laptops, and specific gaming consoles. Integrated thermal management is provided by the factory-installed heatsink, which helps maintain consistent speeds during sustained, high-intensity data transfer sessions. The drive utilizes TLC NAND flash technology and incorporates 256-bit TCG Opal hardware encryption capabilities for user data security. This model is specified with an endurance rating of 600 Terabytes Written (TBW).

• Storage capacity: 1000 GB
• Interface type: PCIe Gen 4 x4
• Sequential read speed: Up to 7300 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: Up to 6800 MB/s
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Cooling mechanism: Integrated heatsink
• NAND flash type: TLC technology
• Hardware encryption: TCG Opal 2.0 256-bit
• Endurance rating: 600 TBW
• Controller type: Phison PS5025-E25