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Gigabyte AORUS Gen4
500GBSATA SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 4
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeSATA SSD
Capacity500 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 4.0 X4
PCIePCIe 4.0 x4
NVMeYes
Cache512 MB
About This Product
The Gigabyte AORUS Gen4 500GB is an M.2 NVMe SSD utilizing the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It offers sequential read/write speeds that are significantly faster than PCIe 3.0 drives, making it suitable for high-bandwidth applications and rapid game loading. While its 500GB capacity might be limiting for extensive game libraries, it provides a performance boost for users upgrading from older SATA or PCIe 3.0 SSDs, especially for a primary drive.
Pros
- Fast PCIe 4.0 NVMe performance
- M.2 2280 form factor
- Suitable for system drive
- 512MB dedicated cache
Cons
- Limited 500GB capacity
- Price premium over PCIe 3.0
- Requires PCIe 4.0 motherboard
