Adata Legend 960 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 Internal 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 meeting the NVMe 1.4 standard. Designed for desktop and notebook PCs that support PCIe 4.0 slots, it is also backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, making it a versatile upgrade option for a wide range of Intel and AMD platforms. At the heart of the Legend 960 sits the SMI SM2264 controller paired with 3D NAND flash memory and a DRAM cache buffer. These components work together to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 7,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 6,000 MB/s. For workloads with small random files, the drive achieves up to 750,000 IOPS random read and up to 630,000 IOPS random write (4KB queue depth). SLC caching further aids burst write performance and system responsiveness during intensive tasks such as video editing, large file transfers, and game loading. Data integrity is addressed through LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) error correction and AES 256-bit hardware encryption, providing a layer of security for sensitive files without requiring additional software. The drive also supports S.M.A.R.T. monitoring via Adata's SSD Toolbox utility, which tracks health status, operating temperature, firmware version, and remaining drive life. The included black aluminium heatsink with a sandblasted finish and bronzing trim helps manage thermal output during sustained workloads. The operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C, and the storage temperature range is -40°C to 85°C. Shock resistance is rated at 1,500G over 0.5ms. The Legend 960 fits the M.2 2280 form factor (80 × 22 mm) and is compatible with PS5 console expanded storage. It carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty and a rated endurance of 780 TBW (Terabytes Written) with an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours. 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: 3D NAND - Sequential Read (Max): 7,400 MB/s - Sequential Write (Max): 6,000 MB/s - 4KB Random Read (Max): 750,000 IOPS - 4KB Random Write (Max): 630,000 IOPS - TBW: 780 TB - MTBF: 2,000,000 hours - Shock Resistance: 1,500G / 0.5ms - Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C - Storage Temperature: -40°C – 85°C - Dimensions (with heatsink): 80 × 22 × 4.68 mm - Weight (with heatsink): 11 g - Encryption: AES 256-bit - Warranty: 5 Years - GTIN: 4711085937506