Addlink S68 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD

The Addlink S68 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD (SKU: AD512GBS68M2P) is a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 drive engineered for PC builders, system upgraders, and gaming enthusiasts who want reliable high-speed storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. Fitting neatly into both desktop motherboards and thin-and-light laptops, the S68 replaces older mSATA and mini-PCIe modules and slots seamlessly into any M.2 slot with PCIe Gen3 x4 support. Powered by 3D TLC NAND flash, the S68 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 2100 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1700 MB/s (as measured by addlink using CrystalDiskMark; actual performance depends on system configuration, interface load, and usage patterns). Random 4K performance reaches up to 295K IOPS read and 430K IOPS write, reducing application load times and system boot times compared to SATA-based drives. Data integrity is protected through an end-to-end data path protection scheme, a hardware ECC algorithm, and support for HMB (Host Memory Buffer), which allows the drive to leverage system DRAM as a cache buffer — keeping costs down while maintaining strong sustained throughput. Dynamic thermal throttling keeps the drive operating within safe temperature limits during extended workloads, while TCG OPAL 3 and TCG Pyrite security standards provide hardware-level encryption readiness. With a rated TBW (Total Bytes Written) of 400 TB and an MTBF of 1.5 million hours, the S68 is built for endurance in demanding workloads. A five-year warranty (or 400 TBW, whichever comes first) backs the drive's long-term reliability. The S68 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 10 natively, Windows 7 and 8 with additional drivers, and Linux Kernel 2.6.31 or later. Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 512 GB - NAND Flash: 3D TLC - Interface: NVMe 1.3, PCIe Gen3 x4 - Form Factor: M.2 2280 (80 × 22 × 3.5 mm max, 8.2 g) - Sequential Read: Up to 2100 MB/s - Sequential Write: Up to 1700 MB/s - 4K Random Read: Up to 295K IOPS - 4K Random Write: Up to 430K IOPS - TBW: 400 TB - MTBF: 1.5 million hours - Operating Temperature: 0°C – 70°C - Storage Temperature: –40°C – 85°C - Security: TCG OPAL 3, TCG Pyrite - Features: HMB, thermal throttling, ECC, SmartZIP, SmartRefresh, Drive Log - Warranty: 5 years or 400 TBW