The Crucial T700 2TB SSD delivers blazing Gen5 speeds of up to 12,400MB/s read and 11,800MB/s write, powered by Micron's advanced 232-layer TLC NAND. Engineered for high-performance gaming and creative workloads, it supports Microsoft DirectStorage for up to 60% faster texture rendering and reduced CPU utilization. The included aluminium and nickel-plated copper heatsink ensures optimal thermal performance under sustained loads. Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 systems, it's an ideal upgrade for Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 series desktops.With ample 2TB capacity and a 5-year limited warranty, this drive is built for reliability and speed. Installation is straightforward in any M.2 slot, making it a seamless performance boost for your system. Key Features Digital Storage Capacity 2 TB Hard Disk Interface NVMe Network Connectivity Technology PCIe Read Speed 12400 MB/s Write Speed 11800 MB/s Form Factor M.2 2280 Compatible Devices Desktop Hardware Platform Linux, Mac, PC Heatsink Integrated aluminium and nickel-plated copper Enclosure Material Metal, Plastic Item Weight 10 g Warranty Limited 5-year warranty Country of Origin China Highlights ✓ BLISTERING SPEEDS: Get sequential reads/writes of up to 12,400/11,800MB/s and random read/writes of up to 1,500K IOPS for blazing performance ✓ ULTIMATE GAMING & Creativity: With Microsoft DirectStorage, elevate gaming with up to 60% faster texture renders and reduced load times, render photos or UHD/8K+ videos and run heavy workloads with up to 99% less CPU utilization ✓ COMPATIBLE: Ready for performance with your motherboard heatsink, the T700 installs easily in your M.2 slot. (T700 must be installed with a heatsink.) ✓ INNOVATION: Produced in house with the Micron 232-layer TLC NAND for Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 CPUs. Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 systems for ultimate flexibility. ✓ SPACIOUS: Store more games, UHD/8K+ media, apps, files and more with up to 4TB of capacity Frequently asked questions .pu-faq[open]>summary .pu-faq-c{transform:rotate(180deg)} Is the Crucial T700 backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 systems?Yes, the T700 is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots, though performance will be limited to the interface speed. Does this drive come with a heatsink?The CT2000T700SSD3 includes an integrated aluminium and nickel-plated copper heatsink for optimal thermal performance. A non-heatsink version is also available. What is the warranty period for the Crucial T700 2TB SSD?It comes with a limited 5-year warranty from the original purchase date or until the maximum total bytes written (TBW) is reached, whichever comes first. What platforms and CPUs is the T700 optimized for?The T700 is optimized for Intel 13th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs, but it works with any system that has a PCIe 5.0 or compatible M.2 slot.