ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade 1TB M.2 NVME Gen5 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The ADATA XPG Mars 980 Blade is a high-performance internal solid-state drive built on the PCIe Gen5 x4 (PCIe 5.0) interface, targeting gamers, content creators, and power users who demand the latest storage bandwidth in a standard M.2 2280 form factor. Leveraging a TSMC 6 nm process controller, the drive is engineered to sustain elevated workloads while keeping operating temperatures in check without requiring additional heatsink hardware on supported platforms. Sequential read speeds reach up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds reach up to 10,000 MB/s on PC and laptop platforms with a compatible PCIe Gen5 M.2 slot — figures drawn directly from the manufacturer's published specifications. For PS5 users, the drive operates within the console's native PCIe 4.0 envelope, delivering read speeds of up to 6,100 MB/s and serving as an officially compatible storage expansion option. The Mars 980 Blade incorporates SLC caching to accelerate burst write performance and a DRAM cache buffer for consistent random I/O. Data integrity is maintained through advanced LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check) Error Correcting Code technology, which actively identifies and corrects bit errors before they can affect stored data. Pyrite encryption support provides a standards-aligned layer of hardware-level security for sensitive workloads. With a Total Bytes Written (TBW) rating of 740 TB and a 5-year limited warranty, the drive is designed for sustained daily use in gaming rigs, AI workloads, and professional laptops. It is compatible with the latest Intel and AMD platforms that support PCIe Gen5 M.2 storage. Verified Specifications: - Model Number: SMAR-980B-1TCS - Series: MARS 980 BLADE - Capacity: 1 TB - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 14,000 MB/s (PC/Laptop) - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 10,000 MB/s (PC/Laptop) - PS5 Read Speed: Up to 6,100 MB/s - Cache: SLC Caching + DRAM Cache Buffer - ECC: Advanced LDPC ECC - Encryption: Pyrite - TBW: 740 TB - Warranty: 5 Years Limited Warranty