Crucial T500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD
Crucial T500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD (Solid State Drive) with Heatsink, Up to 7300MB/s, PlayStation 5 (PS5) Compatible Plus 1 Month Adobe CC All Apps – CT1000T500SSD5
From the brand
| Weight: | 34.8 g |
| Dimensions: | 8 x 2.34 x 0.97 cm; 34.87 Grams |
| Brand: | Crucial |
| Model: | CT1000T500SSD5 |
| Colour: | Titanium |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Crucial |
| Dimensions: | 8 x 2.34 x 0.97 cm; 34.87 Grams |
This is my first M.2 drive so I can’t compare it to others but I am impressed. The speed-up going from a good SATA drive to this PCIE Gen 4.0 NVME drive is more substantial than I remember going from an AMD FX to a Ryzen CPU was. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade for the 80 I paid for it. On that note, if you’re on the fence, be aware that certain components used in M.2 drives are expected to undergo a shortage, marking an end to the SSD value hayday for the foreseeable future.
The rated speeds are accurate – comfortably over 7GB/s read speed, and write speed is almost the same. I assume temps are fine as I haven’t experienced any throttling. No issues so far after almost a month.
Had no issues – arrived on time and was packed safely enough. Only suggestion would be: it’s difficult to tell what the ‘heatsink’ part actually is/looks like for those who aren’t knowledgeable – would be nice if the packaging/paperwork in the box highlighted this, or at least in the company’s (Crucial) video, as I watched their installation on YouTube showing a thermal pad being affixed, which this was missing. I just assumed it was pre-fixed in the ‘With heatsink’ version I purchased and went on my merry way!
It worked without any issues though and swapping data/games over from console storage to the new m.2 (I crossed over a total of 250-odd gigabytes) was done in a couple of minutes. This was recommended to me by a friend and the reviews I read here were very reassuring. Happy to add to that, fingers crossed. I haven’t played any games off this m.2 yet to truly say how it performs but I expect (and hope) no issues in the future.
A black sheep of a purchase, great stuff.
I got this on sale and the P5 works just as expected. It was simple to install (took about 3 minutes). Worked first time and I use it for OS and steam games. Very quick boot up times and handles all the games we are using on steam. I got the version with the heatsink just for peace of mind. No complaints so far.
I’ll be honest, as impressive as the speed of the drive is, as a ‘normal’, perhaps power user of a PC I cant tell the difference between this and a standard SATA SSD in day to day use. I dont think the charts and graphs really mean anything once you get to a standard where even the cheaper option performs so well that it doesnt leave you twiddling your thumbs waiting for something to load.
I have this as my main C: for Windows, it’s fast enough, again, not much in the endgame that I wouldnt say felt similar to an SSD but it is what it is. I also got this for around 80 in a Black Friday deal, so obviously very happy. I do recommend if you need the speed, but Id also be interested in what exactly you need that much speed for!
If you can get a deal or can afford the RRP, go for it. You wont be disappointed.
I opted for the 2TB version at 95, and it’s proven to be a worthwhile investment. The increased storage capacity allows me to store more games without compromising on speed by using a normal SATA SSD restricted to USB 3.0 speeds.
In terms of performance, this SSD feels just as fast, if not faster than the original PS5 SSD. There is no noticable difference in both game load times and overall system responsiveness.
Overall, the Crucial P5 Plus is a fantastic upgrade for any PS5 owner looking to enhance their gaming experience. The combination of speed, easy installation, and value for money makes it a solid choice.
If your an editor, gamer or anything of the sort that needs reliable fast storage…. This is for you!
It appears just like any normal SSD, maintaing excellent streamline quality of building that you would expect from Crucial and fits straight into an M.2 NVME PCIE port.
I’ve had no heating issues as of yet, and doubt I ever will. I don’t need a heatsink on top of it for gaming. Think that’s a bit excessive… Plus my fans cool it down just fine too.
If your in the market & especially if there is a black Friday/ any other sale on for this, I couldn’t reccomened enough buying it. You’ll love it and it’ll love you.
Very easy job to clone the original drive (I used Clonezilla as I dual boot Windows with Linux and have ext4 partitions), and then swap over. I had one of those thermal pads to use, (not sure if a heatsink would fit in my laptop), the thermal pad is flexible and squashes between the nvme and the case to conduct the heat away. It then booted back up and ready to go.
Really surprised and pleased to see this is now bench marked at Crucial’s advertised speed, highly recommended.
I have noticed a significant improvement in loading times for games and other applications. I am also able to transfer large files much faster than before. Overall, the P5 Plus has made my computer feel much faster and more responsive.
I have not had any problems with the P5 Plus so far. It has been running cool and reliably. I am also happy with the fact that it is a relatively affordable SSD.
Overall, I would highly recommend the Crucial P5 Plus 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD to anyone who is looking for a fast and reliable storage solution. It is a great choice for gamers, creative professionals, and other users who need a high-performance SSD.
UPDATE: I have now purchased another of these SSD drives but this time I went for the one with the heatsink. I’m not sure it will make much difference to my system as it runs fairly cool anyway to be fair but that said it can’t do any harm to have it. These drives are so fast. both SSDs were installed in no time at all into my PC and I have had zero issues so far. I’m very impressed!
UPDATE: I have now purchased a 3rd of these SSD drives to upgrade a brand-new laptop. The benchmark for my new laptop was let down by the Intel Optane M10 SSD which came as a surprise. These drives are fantastic in my opinion. I have seen reviews that state these drives should be faster, but I am more than happy with the results I’m getting. I think they are worth every penny.