SSD M.2 1 TB ADATA LEGEND 960 PCIe 4.0 NVMe, 7400/6000 MB/s, 3D NAND, SMI SM2264, HW encryption, heatsink

ADATA LEGEND 960 1 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD delivers high-speed storage for desktops, notebooks and compatible consoles. Built to the NVMe 1.4 standard and supporting PCIe Gen4 x4, this M.2 drive offers fast sequential and random performance, modern platform compatibility, and capacities up to 2TB using 3D-stacked NAND.

Advantages

The LEGEND 960 provides sequential read/write speeds up to 7,400/6,800 MB/s and strong random IOPS, backward compatibility with PCIe 3.0, and PS5 expansion support. It integrates SLC caching and a DRAM cache buffer for improved system loading and multitasking, LDPC error correction and AES-256 encryption for data integrity and security, and a heat sink design that helps dissipate heat effectively.

Suitable for

• High-resolution content creation (animation, virtual design, video editing)
• Game development and large game libraries
• System and application drives for desktops and laptops
• PS5 expanded storage (compatible M.2 slot and console requirements apply)

Key specifications

• Form factor: M.2
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Capacity: 1000 GB (model available up to 2TB)
• Sequential read speed: up to 7400 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 6800 MB/s (manufacturer lists 6000 MB/s for 1 TB variant)
• Random 4K read/write: up to 750K/630K IOPS
• Weight: 0.011 kg

How to use

Install the M.2 PCIe NVMe module into a compatible M.2 slot on your desktop, notebook, or supported console following the motherboard or console manufacturer instructions. Ensure BIOS/UEFI and drivers support PCIe 4.0 for maximum performance; the drive remains functional on PCIe 3.0 systems at reduced speeds. For PS5 use, confirm the drive fits the console’s M.2 slot and meets Sony’s size and thermal requirements.

Recommendations

Monitor drive health, remaining life and temperature using ADATA SSD Toolbox and enable firmware updates when available. Allow adequate airflow or keep the included heat sink unobstructed to maintain performance under sustained workloads.