If we talk about SSD drives for PC, we have to talk about the disks SATA III 2.5-inch drives and form factor M.2 2280a format that can also be found on some portable consoles. As long as our PC is M.2 compatible, it is recommended to use this option, even if it is a little more expensive than traditional SATA III.
The number of M.2 SSD drives available on the market is very wide and varied and where you can find units with storage space of up to 8 TB that far exceed 1,000 dollars. However, not everyone needs to use storage units of such size.
For users with normal needs, who do not work in video editing or who need to install several AAA games, Micron has just announced the new models of M.2 2280 SSDs within the Crucial range, a range of models focused on all types of users. with very attractive prices.
Crual’s New M.2 SSD Lineup
We are talking about the Crucial P310 series. This series is available with 3 storage capacities: 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB. They use NAND flash memories designed by Microsoft and are compatible with NVMe PCIe 4.0×4.
They are designed to deliver maximum performance with sequential read speeds up to 7,100 MB/s and sequential writing of 6,000 MB/s in the 1 and 2 TB models. In addition, they have a random write speed of up to 1,200,000 IOPS, so, in addition to being fast, they are perfect for intensive use. The 500 GB model has a read speed of 6,600 MB/s and a write speed of 3,500 MB/s with up to 890,000 IOPS.
Like all SSD storage products from this manufacturer, the new Crucial P310 storage range features a 5 year warranty. It includes a system that protects data in case of power failure, it has a low power mode that is activated when the unit is not working, it is compatible with TRIM Technology to keep the unit working like the first day and thanks to the ECC function, it takes care of detecting and correcting data errors in real time. Like any storage unit worthy of the name, it supports the SMART function to monitor SMART operation IN REAL TIME.
Due to its features, this new range of M.2 SSDs from Crucial is perfect for content creators, users who make intensive use of data analysis and, of course, to significantly reduce game loading times.
Pricing and Availability
As we commented in the title of this article, the Crucial P310 range is characterized not only by its great speed, but also by the prices at which it arrives on the market. The approximate price of these new units is $ 52 per unit. 500 GB$66 per unit 1 TB and $138 for 2 TB.
Presumably, these prices are tax-free, so when converting them to dollars, we have to add the 21% VAT. These new storage units from Crucial are now available on the market, although at the moment we do not find them in Europe. As soon as they are there, we will inform you.
