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

The ADATA Legend 960 Max 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD is a PCIe Gen4 x4 drive built for PC builders, content creators, and console gamers who demand fast, reliable storage. Conforming to the NVMe 1.4 standard and the compact M.2 2280 form factor, this drive slots seamlessly into modern Intel and AMD motherboards, and fits directly into PlayStation 5 consoles as expanded storage — reaching sequential read speeds of up to 6,400 MB/s on PS5. On a compatible PC or laptop, the Legend 960 Max pushes sequential reads up to 7,400 MB/s and sequential writes up to 6,800 MB/s, with 4K random read and write performance of up to 750K and 630K IOPS respectively. SLC caching and a DRAM cache buffer support fast system loading and sustained data throughput during heavy workloads. Thermal performance is managed by an included aluminium alloy heatsink featuring multi-layered cooling fins. The convection design channels cool air along the metal enclosure and expels hot air efficiently, helping the drive maintain stable sustained performance under load. The drive weighs 36.6 g with the heatsink attached, and 7.3 g without. Data integrity is addressed through LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) error correction and AES 256-bit hardware encryption. The drive is shock-resistant to 1,500G/0.5ms and operates between 0°C and 70°C, with a storage temperature range of −40°C to 85°C. ADATA's SSD Toolbox software allows users to monitor drive health via S.M.A.R.T. attributes, track operating temperature and capacity utilisation, and manage firmware updates. Verified Specifications: • Product Code: ALEG-960M-1TCS • Capacity: 1TB • Form Factor: M.2 2280 • Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4) • Controller: SMI SM2264 • NAND Type: 3D NAND • Sequential Read (Max): Up to 7,400 MB/s (PC/Laptop); up to 6,400 MB/s (PS5) • Sequential Write (Max): Up to 6,800 MB/s • 4K Random Read IOPS (Max): Up to 750K • 4K Random Write IOPS (Max): Up to 630K • Dimensions (with heatsink): 80.6 × 23.2 × 10.65 mm • Dimensions (without heatsink): 80 × 22 × 3.3 mm • Weight (with heatsink): 36.6 g; (without): 7.3 g • Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C • Storage Temperature: −40°C – 85°C • Shock Resistance: 1,500G / 0.5 ms • MTBF: 2,000,000 hours • TBW: 3,120 TB • Warranty: 5-year limited