SSD Crucial 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 3D TLC NAND CT500T500SSD8

Crucial T500 Gen4 SSD is a PCIe Gen4 NVMe drive designed to increase system responsiveness for laptops and desktops. With sequential read/write speeds up to 7,400/7,000 MB/s and capacities up to 2 TB, the T500 supports faster boots, quicker load times and improved handling of demanding tasks while remaining power efficient.

Advantages

The Crucial T500 delivers Gen4 performance that is more than twice as fast as Gen3 SSDs and substantially faster than SATA drives, enabling quicker game and application loads. It offers up to a 40% better performance‑to‑power ratio for more efficient operation and supports Microsoft DirectStorage for faster texture streaming and rendering. The drive is compatible with both laptops and desktops and includes access to Crucial’s installation resources and cloning software for straightforward setup.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe Gen4 NVMe
• Sequential read speed: up to 7,400 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 7,000 MB/s
• Capacities: up to 2 TB
• Compatible with: laptops and desktops

How to use

Install the M.2 NVMe SSD into an available PCIe Gen4 M.2 slot on your motherboard, secure it with the mounting screw and enable it in the system BIOS if necessary. Use Crucial’s online tutorials, how‑to guides or included Acronis True Image cloning software to migrate your operating system and data and, if desired, set the T500 as the boot drive.

Recommendations

Before installation, verify that your system supports PCIe Gen4 for full performance and back up important data. Consult your laptop or motherboard manual for M.2 slot compatibility and thermal considerations.