Crucial E100 480 GB (CT480E100SSD8)

Crucial E100 is an internal SSD drive in M.2 2280 form factor that connects via PCIe 4.0 x4 interface using the NVMe protocol. It is ideal for fast operating system boot, game loading, and large project work on PCs and laptops with compatible slots. The Crucial E100 series is compatible with PCIe Gen4 platforms and backward compatible with Gen3 — the drive operates correctly on Gen3, but speed will be limited by the interface capabilities. Available capacities are 480 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. The 480 GB version offers sequential speeds up to 4700 MB/s read and up to 2500 MB/s write, while the 1 TB and 2 TB models deliver up to 5000 MB/s read and up to 4500 MB/s write, which is particularly useful for copying large files, installing games, and working with application cache. The drive does not feature a built-in heatspreader, so under sustained workloads it is recommended to rely on case airflow or native motherboard M.2 cooling solutions. Dimensions follow the 2280 standard: approximately 80 mm length, 22 mm width, and 2.3 mm thickness, with a weight of about 24 g, making installation in thin laptops and compact systems straightforward. Crucial E100 can be used as a system drive or as fast storage for game libraries and working data, with support for health monitoring via SMART and standard NVMe features for reliable drive operation.