Crucial BX500 960GB SSD

Many professionals view SSDs as a real turning point for PC data processing and backup. This Crucial SSD is one of the components you absolutely must have if you want to give your computer a considerable speed boost and better response. The Crucial BX500 960GB SSD version is prefect for systems with a free 2.5" drive bay. The drive has a Silicon Motion SM2259 controller, giving you read speeds of up to 540 MB/s and write speeds reaching 500 MB/s. This represents a very significant performance gain compared to classic hard drives. The drive has a storage capacity of 960 GB for your OS or files. This impressive disk size allows you to store pretty much all your data. The drive is equipped with the SATA III interface.

Crucial BX500 960GB SSD SSD Key Features

• The Crucial SSD features a Silicon Motion SM2259 controller
• Data write speed up to 500 MB/s and read speed up to 540 MB/s
• Crucial BX500 960GB SSD is designed for the 2,5" format
• Maximum power draw:
• Resistant to standard shocks and bumps
• Crucial BX500 960GB SSD includes TRIM technology for faster data writing
• SATA III interface

Why Should You Buy a SSD?

SSDs represent a dramatic performance boost for all types of computers. The key to success lies in the absence of any moving parts and a very different data handling system. This means enhanced resistance to standard shocks and bumps. Also worth mentioning is the minimal noise and greatly reduced power consumption. The Crucial BX500 960GB SSD is equipped with a unique 3D NAND chip. This chip type is popular due to its vertical multilayered structure, resembling tiny towers. For some models, the manufacturer lists their lifespan in the so-called terabytes written (TBW). The Crucial BX500 960GB SSD features a TBW of 240 TBW.