ADATA Legend 960 1TB M.2 NVME Gen4 Internal Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The ADATA Legend 960 1TB (Model: ALEG-960-1TCS) is a high-performance M.2 2280 internal solid state drive built on the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and compliant with the NVMe 1.4 standard. Designed for enthusiasts, content creators, and gamers who demand rapid data throughput, it achieves sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s. For context, this throughput is substantially higher than drives operating over a PCIe Gen3 interface. Random performance reaches up to 750K IOPS read and 630K IOPS write (4K), ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive application loading. The drive features an integrated black heatsink with sandblasted surfaces and bronzing trim that aids thermal management during sustained workloads. Without the heatsink, the drive measures 80 x 22 x 3.38 mm and weighs just 8 g, making it slim enough for most notebook and desktop M.2 slots. With the heatsink attached, dimensions extend to 80 x 22 x 4.68 mm at 11 g — verify clearance before installation in space-constrained systems. Underneath, the Legend 960 employs a Silicon Motion SMI SM2264 controller paired with 3D NAND flash memory. SLC caching and a DRAM cache buffer enhance burst write performance and overall system responsiveness. Data integrity is supported by LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) error correction, while AES 256-bit encryption protects stored files. The drive is compatible with current Intel and AMD desktop and notebook platforms and also meets the storage expansion requirements of the PlayStation 5 console, conforming to its M.2 slot design specifications. ADATA’s SSD ToolBox utility provides S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, real-time temperature readouts, capacity tracking, and firmware update management. Verified Specifications: – Model: ALEG-960-1TCS – Capacity: 1 TB – Form Factor: M.2 2280 – Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4) – Controller: SMI SM2264 – NAND Flash: 3D NAND – Sequential Read (Max): Up to 7,400 MB/s – Sequential Write (Max): Up to 6,000 MB/s – 4K Random Read IOPS (Max): Up to 750K – 4K Random Write IOPS (Max): Up to 630K – TBW: 3,120 TB – MTBF: 2,000,000 hours – Shock Resistance: 1,500 G / 0.5 ms – Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C – Storage Temperature: -40°C – 85°C – Dimensions (with heatsink): 80 x 22 x 4.68 mm / 11 g – Dimensions (without heatsink): 80 x 22 x 3.38 mm / 8 g – Encryption: AES 256-bit – Warranty: 5 Years