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Seagate FireCuda 520 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD

SKU: SX1GM3A002

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What is the read/write speed of the FireCuda 520 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD?

The FireCuda 520 SSD offers sequential read/write speeds of up to 5000/4400 MB/s.

Is the FireCuda 520 SSD compatible with older PCIe platforms?

Yes, the FireCuda 520 SSD is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms and AMD X570 chipset PCIe 4.0 motherboards.

What is the endurance of the FireCuda 520 SSD?

The FireCuda 520 SSD has an impressive endurance with 1.8M hours MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and up to 1800TB TBW (Total Bytes Written).

Does the FireCuda 520 SSD come with any software?

Yes, it comes with free SeaTools SSD software that tests and analyzes the drive. It offers drive health monitoring, drive performance monitoring, and firmware and software updates.

What is the Rescue Data Recovery Services that comes with the FireCuda 520 SSD?

Rescue Data Recovery Services is a feature that helps you recover your data in case of unexpected data loss due to situations like water damage or natural disasters.

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Review Summary

2022-01-27T08:13:14

Rated 5 out of 5

Happy with this SSD

Good service. Competitive price on hard-to-find item.

CHARLES M.

2021-06-14T08:48:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast enough, but high endurance

I bought this drive as I wanted a more high endurnance ssd without going to the much more expensive enterprise drives. this one fits the bill. Consistently (fast) performance, and great endurnace. it's not as fast as my other nvme (1tb samsung 980 pro), but then again the endurance rating is much higher.

MARK R.

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Seagate FireCuda 520 Specifications

General

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  • Capacity

    1TB

  • Interface

    PCIe G4 x4, NVMe 1.3

  • NAND Flash Memory

    3D TLC

  • Form Factor

    M.2 2280-D2

Performance

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  • Sequential

    Read (Max, MB/s), 128KB: 5000
    Write (Max, MB/s), 128KB: 4400

  • Random

    Read (Max. lOPS), 4KB QD32 TB: 760,000
    Write (Max. lOPS). 4KB QD32 TB: 700,000

Endurance/Reliability

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  • Total Bytes Written (TB)

    1800

  • Mean Time Between Failures

    1,800,000 (MTBF, hours)

  • Rescue Data Recovery Services

    3

Power Management

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  • Active Power, Average (W)

    5.6

  • Idle Power, Average (mW)

    15

  • Low Power L1.2 mode (mW)

    2

Environmental

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  • Temperature

    Operating: 32 - 158 Degree F (0 - 70 Degree C)
    Nonoperating: -40 - 185 Degree F (-40 - 85 Degree C)

  • Shock, Non-operating: 0.5 ms (Gs)

    1500

Special Features

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  • TRIM

    Yes

  • S.M.A.R.T.

    Yes

  • Halogen Free

    Yes

  • RoHS Compliance

    Yes

System Requirements

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  • System Requirements

    M.2 (M key) slot, PCIe G4 x4 interface (backwards compatible with PCIe G3 interface)
    Windows 10
    Linux

Applications

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  • Applications

    Creative professional systems
    High-performance PCs and workstations

Physical

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  • Dimensions (L x W x H)

    3.156 x 0.872 x 0.140" (80.15 x 22.15 x 3.58mm)

  • Weight

    0.29 oz (8.5g)

  • UPC Code

    763649138298

About Seagate FireCuda 520

FEATURED REVIEWS

Happy with this SSD

By CHARLES M.

Good service. Competitive price on hard-to-find item.

Fast enough, but high endurance

By MARK R.

I bought this drive as I wanted a more high endurnance ssd without going to the much more expensive enterprise drives. this one fits the bill. Consistently (fast) performance, and great endurnace. it's not as fast as my other nvme (1tb samsung 980 pro), but then again the endurance rating is much higher.

Discover the unparalleled power and performance of the FireCuda 520 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD, a high-performance storage solution meticulously engineered for professional gamers and creative professionals. This state-of-the-art SSD is designed to deliver industry-leading speed, lowest latency, and superior gaming experience, making it an ideal choice for those who demand nothing but the best.

Experience the thrill of lightning-fast gaming with the FireCuda 520 PCIe Gen4 SSD, our latest M.2 NVMe SSD that's nearly 45% faster than its predecessors. This SSD is designed to seamlessly integrate with the new X570 chipset, offering a compact performance boost to your PC build.

The FireCuda 520 SSD is powered by next-gen 3D TLC NAND technology in a M.2 2280 NVMe form factor, offering sequential read/write speeds of up to 5000/4400 MB/s. This plug-and-play gaming storage boost is also backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms and AMD X570 chipset PCIe 4.0 motherboards, providing you with a competitive edge in your gaming endeavors.

With an impressive endurance of 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 1800TB TBW (Total Bytes Written), the FireCuda 520 SSD is built to last. It's designed to provide you with more cores, more cache, more tech, and more I/O, making it a winning duo when paired with the latest generation of powerful AMD Ryzen processors.

The FireCuda 520 SSD isn't just for gamers. Its speed and durability make it an excellent choice for creative professionals who need to process large files faster. Its high sequential read/write speeds can handle multiple video streams writing to the drives, while its high IOPS ensure consistently smooth streaming.

Take advantage of our free SeaTools SSD software that tests and analyzes our drives. It's completely data safe and easily installs on your system, offering drive health monitoring, drive performance monitoring, and firmware and software updates. Plus, with our Rescue Data Recovery Services, you can rest easy knowing we've got your back in case of unexpected data loss due to water damage or natural disasters.

In conclusion, the FireCuda 520 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Internal SSD is a robust, reliable, and high-performance storage solution that's designed to meet the needs of professional gamers and creative professionals alike.

Seagate FireCuda 520 Features

  • Leverage sequential read/write performance up to 5000/4400MB/s, and random read/write up to 760K/700K IOPS
  • Take advantage of up to 45% more speed than Gen3 M.2 NVMe and up to 9 x faster sequential reads than SATA SSDs
  • Utilize an E16 controller that is fully aligned with AMD X570 chipset motherboards and able to reach up to 5GB/s reads/4.4GB/s writes
  • Easily upgrade to a drive that's compatible with Gen4 motherboards and fully backwards compatible with all PCIe 3.0 platforms
  • Enjoy the latest NAND technology, which provides the most advanced speed and durability for your dollar
  • With 1TB capacity you can store your gaming library on your boot drive
  • Download our free SeaTools SSD software to take advantage of drive performance reporting, S.M.A.R.T. attributes, health monitoring, firmware updates, diagnostics, managing logs-and multiple gamer theme options
  • Three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services, offers an industry-leading 95% success rate against unexpected data loss

Key Features

  • High-performance 1TB SSD designed for professional gamers and creative professionals
  • Lightning-fast PCIe Gen4 SSD with sequential read/write speeds up to 5000/4400 MB/s
  • Backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms and AMD X570 chipset PCIe 4.0 motherboards
  • Impressive endurance with 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 1800TB TBW (Total Bytes Written)
  • Comes with free SeaTools SSD software for drive health and performance monitoring
  • Includes Rescue Data Recovery Services for protection against unexpected data loss

What's in the box:

  • Seagate FireCuda 520 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Internal SSD
  • Seagate 5 Year Limited Warranty