SSD Crucial 2 TB M.2 PCI Express 4.0 NVMe P310

The Crucial P310 2 TB M.2 PCI Express 4.0 NVMe SSD (CT2000P310SSD5) delivers high-capacity, high-speed storage for desktops and laptops. With sequential read speeds up to 7,100 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,000 MB/s, this M.2 NVMe drive is designed to reduce boot times, accelerate file transfers and improve performance in games and professional applications.

Advantages

Compared with previous-generation SATA drives and Gen3 NVMe SSDs, the Crucial P310 provides significantly faster performance: up to 2x faster than Gen3 NVMe and up to 20x faster than SATA for sequential operations. The drive supports PCIe 4.0 bandwidth, offers a 2 TB capacity suitable for large game libraries and media files, and is available in a heatsink version to assist thermal management under sustained loads. It is compatible with both Gen3 and Gen4 systems and is straightforward to install in M.2 slots.

Suitable for

• Gaming — faster game load times and quicker level streaming
• Content creation — photo and video editing in applications like Adobe Photoshop and Premiere
• Office and productivity — smoother performance in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with large files
• General system storage — OS boot drive for laptops and desktops

Key specifications

• Brand: CRUCIAL
• Model: P310 (CT2000P310SSD5)
• Capacity: 2 TB (2000 GB)
• Form factor: M.2
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe
• Sequential read speed: up to 7,100 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 6,000 MB/s
• EAN: 0649528944771

How to use

Install the SSD into an available M.2 PCIe slot on a compatible Gen3 or Gen4 motherboard or laptop. Secure the drive with the mounting screw, then initialize and format the drive in your operating system if required. For best results as a system drive, clone your existing OS or perform a fresh OS installation to the P310. If your device supports a heatsink version and you anticipate sustained heavy workloads, prefer the heatsink model to improve thermal performance.

Recommendations

Use compatible PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots to achieve maximum speeds; in PCIe 3.0 systems the drive will operate at Gen3 speeds. Keep firmware updated and, if available, enable the system’s thermal management features. For laptops, verify physical clearance for heatsink models before purchase.