Crucial T700 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD

The Crucial T700 1TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD (SKU: CT1000T700SSD3) is a fifth-generation PCIe storage drive built for enthusiast desktops, high-end workstations, and content-creation rigs that demand the highest sustained throughput available in the M.2 form factor today. Riding the PCIe 5.0 x4 interface, the T700 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 11,700 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 9,500 MB/s — figures that reflect the expanded bandwidth ceiling that Gen 5 unlocks compared with the Gen 4 drives that preceded it. The drive ships in the standard M.2 2280 form factor, making it compatible with any motherboard slot that exposes a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 connector. Because Gen 5 NVMe drives operate at higher power densities, pairing the T700 with a motherboard heatsink or an aftermarket M.2 cooler is strongly advisable to sustain peak performance under extended sequential workloads; the without-heatsink SKU (CT1000T700SSD3) gives users the flexibility to use their platform's own thermal solution. For video editors working with large RAW or 4K footage libraries, software developers compiling sizeable codebases, or PC gamers who want near-instant asset streaming from storage, the T700's bandwidth headroom means fewer stalls waiting on data. The 1 TB capacity provides ample room for an operating system installation, a curated game library, or a primary project drive alongside a larger secondary storage device. Crucial is the storage brand of Micron Technology, one of the world's leading DRAM and NAND flash manufacturers, which gives the T700 a direct supply-chain relationship with the underlying silicon. The drive carries Crucial's standard limited warranty; buyers should confirm current warranty terms directly with Crucial or their authorised retailer at time of purchase. Verified Specifications: - Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4, NVMe - Form Factor: M.2 (2280) - Capacity: 1 TB - Sequential Read Speed: up to 11,700 MB/s - Sequential Write Speed: up to 9,500 MB/s - SSD Generation: Gen 5 - SKU / Part Number: CT1000T700SSD3 - Brand: Crucial (Micron Technology)