The Perfect “Sweet Spot” for Your PCIe 4.0 Build
This is the ideal, high-value SSD for your modern gaming rig or workstation. The Transcend MTE245S is a PCIe Gen 4×4 NVMe SSD, designed to deliver a massive boost in speed for next-generation motherboards.
Next-Generation Speed
Unleash the power of PCIe 4.0. This drive delivers blazing-fast speeds of up to 4,800MB/s read and 4,000MB/s write. It’s significantly faster than any Gen 3 SSD and 8-9x faster than a SATA SSD, meaning your Windows 11 OS, games, and applications load in a flash.
Reliable & Durable
Built with high-quality 3D TLC NAND flash and backed by a high 300TBW (Terabytes Written) endurance rating and a 5-Year Limited Warranty, this 500GB drive is the perfect, reliable, and “snappy” drive for your Operating System and your most-played games.
What It’s Good For
- The #1 “Sweet Spot” Drive: 500GB is perfect for your OS, all your applications, and several of your most-played games.
- Modern PC Builds: The ideal, affordable primary Gen 4 drive for any new B760 or B650 motherboard.
- Laptop/Desktop Upgrades: A massive speed boost for any laptop or desktop with a spare M.2 2280 Gen 4 slot.
Good to Knows
- CRITICAL INFO: NOT FOR PS5: The PlayStation 5 requires a minimum read speed of 5,500MB/s. This drive’s 4,800MB/s speed is NOT fast enough for the PS5’s internal storage expansion.
- FORM FACTOR: This is an M.2 2280 NVMe (M-Key) drive. Please check your motherboard or laptop manual to ensure it has a compatible M.2 NVMe slot.
- INCREDIBLE WARRANTY: This drive is backed by a 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty.
Product Information & Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Model: | Transcend MTE245S |
| SKU: | TS500GMTE245S |
| Capacity: | 500GB |
| Form Factor: | M.2 2280 |
| Interface: | PCIe Gen4 x4 (NVMe 1.4) |
| NAND Type: | 3D TLC NAND |
| Read Speed (Max): | Up to 4,800 MB/s |
| Write Speed (Max): | Up to 4,000 MB/s |
| Endurance (TBW): | 300 TBW |
| Warranty: | 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
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