SSD ADATA LEGEND 960 M.2 NVMe 2 TB PCIe 4.0, Read 7400 MB/s, Write 6800 MB/s, 3D NAND, Heatsink

ADATA LEGEND 960 is an M.2 NVMe SSD that uses the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and complies with the NVMe 1.4 standard. Available in capacities up to 2 TB with 3D‑stacked NAND, this drive is compatible with current Intel and AMD platforms, supports PCIe 3.0 backward compatibility, and fits PS5 expansion slots for additional console storage.

Advantages

The LEGEND 960 delivers sequential read/write speeds up to 7,400/6,800 MB/s and random 4K IOPS up to 750K/630K, offering significantly higher throughput than PCIe Gen3 and SATA SSDs. It includes SLC caching and a DRAM cache buffer to improve system loading and data caching, LDPC error correction and AES‑256 encryption for data integrity and security, and a black heatsink with bronzed trimming and sandblasted finish for improved thermal dissipation.

Suitable for

• High‑performance desktop PCs and workstations
• Laptops with M.2 PCIe Gen4/Gen3 support
• Game consoles (PS5) as expanded internal storage
• Content creation: video editing, 3D design, animation
• Game development and heavy multitasking workloads

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe 1.4 (backward compatible with PCIe 3.0)
• Capacity: 2,000 GB (2 TB)
• Sequential read speed: up to 7,400 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 6,800 MB/s
• Random 4K read/write: up to 750K/630K IOPS
• Weight: 0.011 kg
• Features: 3D NAND, SLC caching, DRAM cache buffer, LDPC, AES‑256

How to use

Install the M.2 SSD into a compatible M.2 slot that supports PCIe Gen4 or Gen3 according to your motherboard or laptop manual; secure it with the mounting screw and enable NVMe mode in BIOS if required. For PS5 use, insert the drive into the PS5 M.2 expansion bay following Sony’s installation instructions and ensure a compatible heatsink is in place. After physical installation, use your operating system tools or the ADATA SSD Toolbox to initialize, partition, and monitor the drive.

Recommendations

For sustained peak performance, ensure adequate airflow or use the included heatsink; keep firmware up to date via ADATA SSD Toolbox and use the toolbox to monitor drive health, temperature, and remaining life. When installing in a PS5, confirm the drive dimensions and heatsink thickness meet Sony’s requirements.