Samsung - 960 EVO 250GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe) Solid State Drive for Laptops
- Key Specs
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Interface(s): Other (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: 960 EVO 250GB Internal PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe) Solid State Drive for Laptops
- Brand: Samsung
- Model Number: MZ-V6E250BW
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Interface(s): Other (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Bare Drive: true (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Data Encryption: true
- Encryption Algorithm: 256-bit AES (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Performance computing
- Memory
- NAND Flash Memory Type: V-NAND (Single Level Cell (SLC) stores 1 bit of data per memory cell; Multi Level Cell (MLC) stores 2 bits per cell, Triple Level Cell (TLC) 3 bits, and Quad Level Cell (QLC) 4 bits. Vertical NAND (V-NAND) or 3D NAND stores more data by layering cells vertically. Similarly, there are 3D MLC, 3D TLC and 3D QLC stacked cells.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.09 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 3.15 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.02 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Samsung Magician Software
- Other
- UPC: 887276185309
Upgrade your data storage with this 250GB Samsung EVO solid-state drive. Its NVMe interface and Polaris controller produce read speeds up to 3200MB/sec. and write speeds up to 1500 MB/sec., and its TurboWrite feature increases those speeds even more. This Samsung EVO solid-state drive has a dynamic thermal guard to prevent overheating.
- 250GB storage capacity: Provides ample storage space for your music, movies and other files.
- PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe) interface: Offers simple connection to your computer.
- AES 256-bit hardware encryption: Helps safeguard sensitive data.
- Compatible with PC: For use with your existing computer.
Whats Included
- Samsung 960 EVO MZ-V6E250BW - solid state drive
- Software
A: You can use these Samsung M.2 drives in a PCIE slot BUT only if you buy a separate PCIE M.2 adapter. It is a 4x card that plugs into the PCIE slot with a M.2 socket mount. You would insert the Samsung drive onto the card and then install the card into the PCIE slot. These adapters are not expensive, usually between $15 and $30. Newer motherboards have M.2 slots on the boards by default and don't require the adapters, but older boards need them to work.
Q: Does this work in my Asus G20CB with no problems?
A: Yes, but you will have to break the warranty seal to install it. Your motherboard has an M.2 slot that you will place this in. It's located under the optical drive mounting tray, and will require a lot of disassembly so make sure you have the proper tools.
Q: Is it In-Stock? how long it takes to ship? and how fast?
A: Currently, (on 1/19/2017) it is out of stock. I had free two-day shipping when I ordered it.
A: you need an external tb3 PCI box and adapter but absolutely worth it, it's twice as fast as any internal Mac drive except the iMac pro (it's dead even with that)
A: Even if this does not work in your M.2 slot you can buy an add in card cheap that will go in your PCI express slot that will work with it. But the new 970 EVO drive is out at the same price point Buy it! Much faster!
A: Yes it will run in your machine but at limited speeds. See this article https://www.dell.com/community/XPS/AHCI-for-Samsung-evo-960-on-xps-13-9360/td-p/6025797
A: Doubtful it will be in stock as the new 970 just came out. Buy the 970 evo it is the same price and faster they also price match online deals!
A: Even if this does not work in your M.2 slot you can buy an add in card cheap that will go in your PCI express slot that will work with it. But the new 970 EVO drive is out at the same price point Buy it! Much faster!
