ADATA XPG Gammix S50 Core 500GB M.2 NVME Gen4 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The ADATA XPG Gammix S50 Core 500GB is a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe solid state drive designed for gamers and enthusiast builders who want a meaningful step up from older storage technologies. Running on the NVMe 1.4 protocol, it slots into any M.2 2280 slot and is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 motherboards, giving it broad platform support across both Intel and AMD systems. At the heart of the drive is 3D TLC NAND flash, paired with an SLC caching algorithm and Host Memory Buffer (HMB) support. SLC caching accelerates burst write operations by treating a portion of the NAND as single-level cell memory, while HMB reduces controller overhead by borrowing a small slice of system DRAM — a combination that keeps multi-file workloads moving efficiently without requiring a dedicated DRAM chip on the drive itself. Data integrity is addressed through an LDPC (Low Density Parity Check Code) error correction mechanism, which detects and corrects bit errors before they can affect stored data. The drive also supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption, providing a layer of security for sensitive files without a measurable performance penalty. With an MTTF rating of up to 1.5 million hours and shock resistance rated at 1,500 G at 0.5 ms half-sine, the S50 Core is built to handle the physical demands of a desktop or laptop environment. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C, with non-operating tolerance 40°C to 85°C. The drive ships without a heatsink (80 × 22 × 2.15 mm, 6.3 g) but is also available with an optional heatsink (80 × 22 × 2.65 mm, 10.3 g). ADATA bundles SSD Toolbox software, enabling S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, temperature tracking, capacity management, and firmware updates from a single utility. Key Specifications: - Model: GAMMIX S50 CORE (SGAMMIXS50C-500G-CS) - Capacity: 500 GB - Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 - Protocol: NVMe 1.4 - Flash Type: 3D TLC NAND - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 3,500 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2,200 MB/s - Endurance: 300 TBW - MTTF: Up to 1,500,000 hours - Shock Resistance: 1,500 G @ 0.5 ms half-sine - Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C - Dimensions (without heatsink): 80 × 22 × 2.15 mm - Weight (without heatsink): 6.3 g - Certifications: CE, FCC, BSMI, KC, EAC, RCM, UKCA, RoHS - Warranty: 3-year limited warranty or 300 TBW, whichever comes first