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During our testing, we evaluated a robust and flexible M.2 SSD unit that offers seamless compatibility with the majority of modern motherboards supporting the NVMe protocol. However, it is advisable to confirm with your motherboard manufacturer that you have, at a minimum, an x4 lane PCIe Gen 3.0 version with NVMe protocol support. It is essential to acknowledge that these SSDs maintain backward compatibility with even PCIe Gen 2.0, but their performance is impacted due to reduced bandwidth per generation, resulting in a halved performance.
The tested model, available in a 2TB variant, incorporates 2GB of DRAM and features two sets of four NAND chips (176L) on each side. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor ensures compatibility with next-generation desktop and mobile platforms equipped with M.2 PCIe slots and interfaces. It is noteworthy that the numerical designation "80" in 2280 indicates the length of the card, measuring 80mm, while "2280" represents the width, which is 22mm.
Upon opening the package, you will notice the NVMe M.2 SSD securely seated in its protective enclosure, along with the installation guide. The 1TB model offers a 700TBW (Total Bytes Written) endurance rating, while the 2TB model doubles that figure. Additionally, a generous five-year warranty accompanies the product, providing ample coverage.
The Phison PCI-Express 4.0 controller utilized in this M.2 SSD employs eight channels and is fabricated on TSMC's 12 nm node. It boasts five Arm Cortex R5 CPU cores. The DRAM cache, comprising SK Hynix chips, stores the mapping tables, while the Micron NAND, specifically 176-Layer 3D TLC with a capacity of 512GB per IC, resides below.
DRAM consists of chips developed by SK Hynix, which play a crucial role in its operation. One key component is the DRAM cache, utilized for storing mapping tables. It's important to note that the ratio between the storage capacity and the size of the DRAM cache stands at 1:1000. For instance, in a 2TB model of DRAM, the allocated DRAM cache amounts to 2 GB.
