Crucial
Crucial T500 2TB NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
Best high speed storage for demanding users and gamers.
Experience peak performance with this internal SSD, engineered for demanding users. It delivers blazing-fast speeds, significantly enhancing gaming and content creation. Enjoy rapid load times, smoother gameplay, and quicker rendering. Its advanced technology ensures compatibility with various systems, making it an ideal upgrade. This drive offers a comprehensive solution for power users seeking to boost their productivity and entertainment.
$375.90
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Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
409
/ 4135
#409 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-29%
Below average
Sequential Read Speed
7400
/ MB/s
Who it's for
- Gamers, content creators, and power users demanding speed
- Savvy builders seeking high performance without overspending
- Console gamers and PC enthusiasts upgrading their gaming rigs
Who should skip it
- Early adopters prioritizing future-proof, cutting-edge technology
- Users with poor system airflow or without motherboard M.2 cooling
- Budget-conscious users needing basic storage upgrades
Performance breakdown
Sequential Throughput
Blazing read and write speeds that push the PCIe Gen4 limit.
Random IOPS Performance
Handles complex multitasking and heavy file operations with remarkable responsiveness.
Gaming Load Times
DirectStorage optimization ensures near-instant asset streaming for modern titles.
Content Creation Efficiency
Significantly reduces rendering bottlenecks for demanding creative workflows.
Installation Versatility
Standard M.2 form factor fits seamlessly into most modern computing builds.
Long-term Reliability
Five-year warranty provides peace of mind for mission-critical data storage.
Key Specs
Sequential Read Speed
7400 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
7000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS
1.18M
Random Write IOPS
1.44M
Capacity
2TB
Interface
NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2
Warranty
5 year
Drive Type
Internal SSD
Know before you buy
This drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface. As long as your motherboard or laptop has an available M.2 slot that supports PCIe Gen4, it will be fully compatible.
Yes, the Crucial T500 meets the performance requirements for PS5 storage expansion. Its high read speeds ensure it handles game loading and asset streaming effectively.
No, this drive is plug-and-play. It will be recognized by Windows, macOS, and Linux automatically, though you may want to download the Crucial Storage Executive software to keep the firmware updated for optimal performance.
DirectStorage allows your graphics card to load game assets directly from the SSD, bypassing the CPU. This significantly reduces load times and minimizes texture pop-in in supported modern titles.
The standard version of the T500 does not include a pre-installed heatsink. If you are installing this in a desktop with limited airflow or a PS5, ensure your hardware has an integrated M.2 heatsink to maintain stable temperatures during heavy workloads.
The 5-year warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. It is subject to the drive's endurance limits, meaning the warranty remains valid until either the five-year period expires or the drive reaches its maximum rated write endurance.
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