OWC Mercury Accelsior E2 960GB PCI Express SSD
Best performance upgrade for legacy professional workstations.
The OWC Mercury Accelsior E2 is a high-performance internal SSD designed to significantly boost your system's storage capabilities. It utilizes a PCI Express interface for rapid data transfer, offering sequential read speeds of up to 756 MB/s and write speeds of up to 673 MB/s. This drive is ideal for demanding applications and users who require fast access to large files. Its internal PCIe card form factor ensures seamless integration into compatible desktop systems, providing a substantial upgrade over traditional hard drives.
$599.75
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
3112
/ 4084
#3112 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+14%
Above average
Capacity
960
/ GB
Who it's for
- Owners of aging desktops seeking a major performance upgrade
- Users with older systems lacking modern M.2 or abundant SATA connections
- Professionals needing both fast internal storage and versatile external drive options
Who should skip it
- Enthusiasts and professionals prioritizing the absolute fastest storage speeds
- Users with limited expansion slots or smaller form factor computers
- Budget-conscious consumers seeking optimal value in their storage investments
Key Specs
Capacity
960GB
Interface
PCI Express
Sequential Read Speed
756 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
673 MB/s
Form Factor
PCIe Card
Drive Type
SSD
Features
- High-performance internal SSD
- Rapid data transfer via PCI Express
- Significantly boosts system storage capabilities
- Ideal for demanding applications
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this SSD for its robust performance and remarkable reliability, especially when upgrading older systems. Users frequently highlight its ability to significantly boost system speed for demanding tasks. The product is seen as a dependable, long term storage solution, offering consistent high speed operation that often justifies the investment. Its solid build quality and sustained performance are key takeaways, making it a trusted choice for critical applications.
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