Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500GB SSD (G440E500G)

The Gigabyte Gen4 4000E 500GB NVMe SSD (model G440E500G) is a solid-state drive designed for users who want a meaningful performance upgrade over older PCIe 3.0 storage without overspending. Using the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and the NVMe 1.4 protocol, it delivers sequential read speeds of up to 3600 MB/s, making day-to-day tasks such as OS boot times, application launches, and large file transfers noticeably faster compared to SATA-based drives. The drive ships in the compact M.2 form factor, fitting neatly into the M.2 slots found on most modern desktop motherboards and select laptops that support the PCIe 4.0 standard. Its slim, black profile means it sits flush inside the chassis without adding bulk, and it is compatible with a wide range of Gigabyte motherboards as well as boards from other manufacturers that support M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4. With 500 GB of usable storage capacity, the drive is well-suited as a primary boot drive for an operating system plus a core set of applications and games, or as a secondary high-speed cache drive in a multi-drive setup. The SKU is G440E500G and the GTIN is 4719331860042, which can be used to verify authenticity at point of purchase. Gigabyte backs this drive with a 3-year warranty, providing a reasonable coverage period for a value-segment Gen4 SSD. Verifiable Specifications: – Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4 – Capacity: 500 GB – Form Factor: M.2 – Sequential Read Speed: up to 3600 MB/s – SSD Generation: PCIe Gen 4 – Color: Black – SKU / Model Number: G440E500G – GTIN / EAN: 4719331860042 – Warranty: 3 Years Note: Sequential write speed data was not present in available sources and has not been stated above. Buyers who require write speed figures should consult the official Gigabyte product page before purchase