TEAM GROUP MP33 256GB M.2 NVME Gen3 Solid State Drive (SSD)

The TeamGroup MP33 256GB M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive (model TM8FP6256G0C101) is a compact, high-speed storage solution built for desktop and laptop users who want a meaningful performance step up from traditional SATA drives. Operating over a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and complying with the NVMe 1.2 protocol, the MP33 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 1,600 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s — a substantial increase over the typical 550 MB/s ceiling of SATA 6 Gb/s drives. The drive uses 3D NAND flash memory, which improves capacity density and endurance compared to planar NAND. SLC caching technology is also supported, allowing bursts of write activity to be handled at elevated speeds before settling to the drive’s sustained write rate. These technologies work together to keep everyday tasks such as OS boot times, application launches, and large file transfers feeling responsive. Data integrity is maintained through a suite of firmware-level features: S.M.A.R.T. monitoring allows compatible software to track drive health over time, while built-in garbage collection (GC) and TRIM support help preserve long-term write performance. Wear-leveling distributes write cycles evenly across the NAND cells to extend service life, and chip ECC (Error Correction Code) detects and corrects bit-level errors before they reach the host system. The M.2 2280 form factor (80 mm × 22 mm × 3.8 mm, 6 g) ensures compatibility with the vast majority of modern Intel and AMD platform motherboards and laptops that feature an M.2 slot. No external power cable is required; the drive draws power directly from the M.2 connector. Verified Specifications: — Model: TM8FP6256G0C101 — Capacity: 256 GB — Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 / NVMe 1.2 — Form Factor: M.2 2280 — Sequential Read: Up to 1,600 MB/s — Sequential Write: Up to 1,000 MB/s — NAND Type: 3D NAND — MTBF: 1,500,000 hours — Dimensions: 80 × 22 × 3.8 mm — Weight: 6 g — Supported features: S.M.A.R.T., TRIM, GC, Wear-Leveling, ECC, SLC Caching — Warranty: 5 years (per vendor listing; confirm with reseller at point of purchase)