CRUCIAL E100 480GB M.2 NVMe Gen4 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Crucial E100 480GB M.2 NVMe SSD is an internal solid-state drive built on the PCIe Gen4 interface, delivering a substantial performance leap over traditional SATA-based storage solutions. Designed for users who want faster boot times, quicker application launches, and snappier file transfers, the E100 slots into any compatible M.2 2280 slot found in modern desktops and laptops without requiring additional adapters or mounting hardware. With sequential read speeds of up to 4700 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 2500 MB/s, the E100 is well suited for everyday computing workloads, creative tasks involving large media files, and gaming scenarios where level-load times matter. The PCIe Gen4 interface ensures the drive can leverage higher bandwidth lanes available on compatible motherboards, providing a tangible improvement over PCIe Gen3 drives under sustained workloads. The M.2 2280 form factor — 22 mm wide, 80 mm long — is the industry-standard size supported by the vast majority of consumer motherboards released in recent years, making the E100 a straightforward drop-in upgrade. This drive does not include a heatsink, so users with enclosed chassis or restricted airflow should verify thermal headroom before installation. Crucial backs the E100 with a 3-year warranty, providing peace of mind for home users and small business deployments alike. The drive carries product code CT480E100SSD8, which can be used to verify compatibility and register the warranty directly with Crucial. Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 480 GB - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: PCIe Gen4 (NVMe) - Sequential Read Speed: Up to 4700 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2500 MB/s - Warranty: 3 Years - Product Code: CT480E100SSD8 - Heatsink: Not included For those considering the broader Crucial storage ecosystem, the E100 series is also available in a 1 TB capacity (CT1000E100SSD8), and Crucial's BX500 range offers a SATA alternative for systems without an M.2 slot