Gigabyte NVMe SSD, PCIe 3.0 M.2 Typ 2280 - 512 GB [GP-GSM2NE8512GNTD]

In addition to high-quality components such as 3D-NAND TLC and the PS5008-E8T controller from Phison, but also the use of host memory buffer instead of internal cache memory, which ensures a lower power consumption and is mainly reflected in the price. So Gigabyte can offer a lot of fast storage for little money. The reliability is reflected in the high reliability predictions and the long manufacturer's warranty. If you're looking for heavy-duty storage at a great price, you'll love Gigabyte's M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs.

Overview of Gigabyte's M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD:
- Modern M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD with 512 GB capacity
- Fast 1.550 / 850 MB / s read / write
- Total 120,000 / 160,000 IOPS 4KB Random Read / Write (QD32)
- Phison PS5008 EST Controller & Toshiba 3D NAND TLC (64 Layer)
- Guaranteed write volume (TBW): 400 TB (until then 3 years manufacturer's warranty)
- M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD with decent read and write speed

The Phison PS5008 EST controller on this fast drive supports two standard 3.0 PCI Express lanes that allow a theoretical maximum of approximately 1,950 MB / s. In conjunction with Toshiba's built-in 3D NAND TLC, the Gigabyte's M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD 512-TB version achieves good 1,550 MB / s read and 850 MB / s write and decent IOPS values of 120,000 in 4KB Read or 160,000 in 4KB Write. The modern Phison PS5008 EST controller chip provides a huge boost in durability. Instead of using an internal cache, the Gigabyte M.2 PCIe SSD uses 512 GB Host Memory Buffer (HBM). The NVMe SSD can access the main memory of the computer directly and use it as an external cache to reduce latency. This allows Gigabyte to reduce power consumption and price at the same time.

Highly efficient 3D NAND TLC with 64 layers
Gigabyte's M.2-NVMe-PCIe-SSD 3D NAND TLC memory has cylindrical memory cells stacked in three layers. As a result, larger amounts of memory with a higher read and write speed with a smaller area of the memory block are possible on the one hand, on the other hand the life of the memory is increased and the energy efficiency is improved and thereby also the operating temperature is lowered. Compared to its predecessor series, Gigabyte's M.2 NVMe PCIe SSDs feature 64 layers and are only populated on one side, which means they are more compatible and can be installed in many notebooks.

With Gigabyte's SSD Tool Box, the status of the M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD can be monitored by the software. Among other things, the temperature and the remaining TBW are displayed.

Technical details:
- Dimensions: 22 x 2.3 x 80 mm (W x H x D)
- Format & Interface: M.2 / M-Key 2280 (PCIe 3.0x2, NVMe 1.3)
- Weight: 8 g
- Capacity: 512 GB
- -Cache: Host Memory Buffer (HBW)
- Controller: Phison PS5008-E8T / li>
- NAND: Toshiba 3D NAND TLC, 64 Layer
- Performance (PCIe 3.0):
- Reading: max. 1,550 MB / s
- Write: max. 850 MB / s
- IOPS (4KB Random Read, QD32): 120,000
- -IOPS (4KB Random Write, QD32): 160,000
- Power consumption (Idle / Read / Write): 0.05 / 2.2 / 2.1 W
- Compatibility (Features): NVMe 1.3, TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., HBM, Garbage Collection
- Average life expectancy: 1.5 million h
- Guaranteed write volume (TBW): 400 terabytes (as long as 3 years manufacturer's warranty)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 70 ° C