Adata XPG Spectrix S40G 256GB RGB M.2 NVMe

The Adata XPG Spectrix S40G 256GB is a gaming-focused M.2 NVMe solid-state drive built on the PCIe Gen 3x4 interface, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 3500 MB/s. Designed for desktop and notebook systems that support the M.2 form factor, it combines high-throughput storage performance with an integrated RGB lighting strip, allowing the drive to contribute to a synchronised lighting aesthetic inside windowed chassis builds. The S40G sits within Adata's XPG (Xtreme Performance Gear) product line, which targets gaming and enthusiast users. Its M.2 2280 form factor means it occupies a standard slot found on the vast majority of modern motherboards, making installation straightforward for system builders upgrading from a 2.5-inch SATA drive or adding a secondary NVMe volume alongside an existing boot drive. With 256 GB of usable capacity, the drive is well suited as a dedicated operating-system and application partition, keeping frequently accessed software loading quickly while a larger secondary drive handles media and project files. The PCIe Gen 3x4 lane configuration provides substantially higher bandwidth than SATA III-based SSDs, reducing load times in storage-intensive workloads such as gaming, content creation software launch, and large file transfers. The RGB illumination is routed through a semi-transparent edge panel on the drive, producing visible colour effects when installed in a case with a windowed side panel. Lighting synchronisation capabilities depend on the motherboard's RGB ecosystem software. Verified Specifications: - SKU: AS40G-256GT-C - GTIN / EAN-UPC: 4710273771106 - Capacity: 256 GB - Interface: PCIe Gen 3x4 - Protocol: NVMe - Form Factor: M.2 (2280) - Sequential Read: up to 3500 MB/s - Lighting: RGB - Brand: Adata (XPG line) - Product Type: Gaming SSD Note: Write speed figure, NAND type, TBW endurance rating, and warranty term were not present in the provided source data and are therefore omitted