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Increase your Windows or Linux system's performance by installing the Transcend 64GB MTS800 SATA III M.2 Internal SSD which delivers read speeds of 560 MB/s and write speeds of 460 MB/s. This SSD utilizes an SATA III interface that provides 6 Gb/s transfers speeds and supports random 4K reads of 75,000 IOPS and 4K writes of 75,000 IOPS. Its form factor is type 2280 and is installed in a computer with an available M.2 slot that is 80mm long. When using this SDD with a hard drive, you can use Intel's Smart Response Technology to constantly monitor or move your most accessed programs to the SSD, and stores all other programs and files to the hard drive. It also offers TRIM support, which helps reduce write times to the drive allowing you to save information faster and prolongs the life the drive.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking. Available from $99.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
Common Failure Modes
SSDs have no moving parts, making them immune to physical shock. Failures occur through flash memory wear-out from writing massive amounts of data or sudden controller death.
Form factor and generation interface dictate compatibility and speed. Prioritize drives with DRAM caches for OS boot drives, as DRAM-less drives can slow down significantly during heavy multitasking.
SSDs have a finite number of write cycles, usually measured in Terabytes Written (TBW). For average consumers, this limit takes many years to reach.
The Transcend 64GB MTS800 SATA III M.2 Internal SSD is available at bhphoto, starting at $99.99.
Solid State Drives (SSDs) have no ongoing costs and consume minimal power. Their cost of ownership is entirely the upfront price per gigabyte.
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