SEAGATE Barracuda Q5 1TB M.2 NVME Gen3 Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Seagate BarraCuda Q5 1TB M.2 NVMe Gen3 Internal SSD brings a meaningful performance leap to any desktop or laptop that supports an M.2 2280 slot. Leveraging PCIe Gen3 x4 connectivity, this drive delivers sequential read speeds of up to 2,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1,800 MB/s — significantly faster than traditional SATA SSDs and far ahead of mechanical hard drives. Whether you are transferring large files, launching applications, or running an operating system, the BarraCuda Q5 keeps up with demanding workloads without the bottlenecks associated with older storage interfaces. The slim M.2 2280 form factor means the drive slots cleanly into most modern motherboards and ultrabook chassis without requiring adapters or brackets. Compatible with PC and Linux platforms, it is a practical upgrade path for both builders assembling a new rig and users refreshing an older machine. The drive ships without a heatsink, so it is designed to work within standard thermal envelopes and does not add height clearance concerns in tight builds. Seagate backs the BarraCuda Q5 with a 1.8 million-hour mean time between failures (MTBF) rating and a limited 3-year warranty, giving buyers a reasonable assurance of long-term reliability. The drive also includes 1-year Rescue Data Recovery Services, an optional safety net if data loss occurs within the first year of ownership. Verified Specifications: – Model Number: ZP1000CV3A001 – Series: BarraCuda Q5 – Capacity: 1 TB – Form Factor: M.2 2280 – Interface: PCIe Gen3 x4 (NVMe) – Sequential Read Speed: up to 2,400 MB/s – Sequential Write Speed: up to 1,800 MB/s – MTBF: 1.8 million hours – Warranty: Limited 3-year – Data Recovery: 1-year Rescue Data Recovery Services – Compatible Platforms: PC, Linux – Color: Green – Dimensions: 8 x 2.21 x 0.2 cm – Weight: 7 g – Country of Origin: China – Heatsink: Not included If you are also considering SATA-based options, the Seagate BarraCuda 480GB SATA SSD or the Crucial BX500 1TB SATA SSD are available alternatives; however, neither matches the PCIe bandwidth of this NVMe drive