Seagate FireCuda 520 500GB Gen 4 NVME M.2 SSD, PCIE 4.0 X 4 Read: Up to 5,000 MB/s - Write: Up to 2,500 MB/s Random Read IOPS: 430K - Random Write IOPS: 630K - Endurance: 850 TBW - MTBF: 1,800,000 Hours , 5 years warranty
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Features
Upgrade Your Gaming Experience.
FireCuda® SSD solutions are designed and built specifically with the needs of professional-level gamers in mind.
Go further with a gaming SSD built for industry-leading speed, sustained abuse, lowest latency and superior gaming.
Faster Gaming with PCIe Gen4
Unleash the speed of PCIe 4.0 x4 with FireCuda 520 PCIe Gen4 SSD, our newest M.2 NVMe SSD built for pro-level gaming and nearly 45% faster than previous generations.
This solid-state gaming drive is out-of-the-box compatible with the new X570 chipset and easily plugs directly into any PCIe Gen4 motherboard for a compact performance boost to your PC build.
The Most Competitive Edge
NAND Acceleration
Upgrade to PCIe Gen4 x4 on next-gen 3D TLC NAND in a M.2 2280 NVMe form factor, and sequential read/write up to 5,000/4,400 MB/s.
Leading Performance
Dominate with a plug-and-play gaming storage boost that is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms and AMD X570 chipset PCIe 4.0 motherboards.
Enviable Endurance
Take advantage of a 5-year limited warranty, 1.8M hours MTBF, and up to 3,600 TB TBW.
Level Up to Impressive
Standard drives won't help you level up because they aren't made for the sustained abuse of top-tier gaming.
FireCuda 510 SSD delivers durable speed for the long haul, and provides fast PC gaming storage speeds so you spend less time loading levels and maps, fewer seconds respawning, and reduced stuttering in open-world gaming.
Game Like a Pro
Boss Level Speed
Unleash PCIe G3 x4, NVMe 1.3 speeds up to 6� faster than SATA SSD, and sequential read/write up to 3,450/3,200 MB/s.
Gaming Versatility
Upgrade your gaming laptop or PC with a super slim M.2 2280 internal SSD, in capacities up to 2 TB.
Future Reliability
Leverage an internal solid-state drive built for 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 3,600 TB total bytes written (TBW).
Load Fast, Play Hard
Designed for speed, endurance, and capacity, FireCuda 120 can take everything PC games throw at it.
With up to 4 TB of space, maxed out SATA 6 Gb/s speeds, and the durability of up to 5,600 TB TBW, this SSD plugs in and loads up quickly. Give your battlestation a boost, the FireCuda 120 is ready to play.
Ready to Play
Super SATA Speeds
Unleash SATA 6 Gb/s speeds of 560/540 MB/s (sequential read/write) - up to 30� faster than hard drives.
High Capacity
Build up your library with multiple capacities up to 4 TB.
Long-Term Reliability
Built for 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 5,600 TB (TBW) total bytes written, this SSD keeps playing.
A Winning Duo
Our FireCuda 520 and FireCuda 510 solid-state drives are built to provide you with more cores, more cache, more tech, and more I/O. Both PC gaming drives are out-of-the-box compatible with the latest generation of powerful AMD Ryzen™ processors.
Pair a 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop Processor with the new FireCuda 520 to unlock true PCIe Gen4 speeds for the ultimate PC gaming builds.
Centralise Your BattleStation
Level up your laptop gaming experience with FireCuda Gaming Dock - an elite 4 TB Thunderbolt 3 storage hub equipped with an array of ports and killer looks so that you can organise your space, connect your peripherals, and complement your rig.
Speed Up Your Creativity.
The speed and durability of these solid-state drives make them a great solution for creative professionals who need files processed faster.
Sequential read/write speeds can handle multiple video streams writing to the drives, and high IOPS ensure consistently smooth streaming.
FireCuda Gaming Drives
Fast. Dependable. Versatile.
Benefit From SeaTools
SeaTools™ SSD is our free software that tests and analyses our drives. It is completely data safe and easily installs on your system.
- Drive health monitoring
- Drive performance monitoring
- Firmware and software updates
Insure Your Drive
A Rescue Data Recovery Services plan is available for purchase when you register your FireCuda drive.1 You'll have access to a global team of world-class data recovery experts in case of unexpected data loss.
Specifications
Capacity
500 GB
Model Number
ZP500GM3A002
Interface
PCIe Gen4 ×4, NVMe 1.3
NAND Flash Memory
3D TLC
Form Factor
M.2 2280-D2
Performance
Sequential Read (Max, MB/s), 128KB
5,000
Sequential Write (Max, MB/s), 128KB
2,500
Random Read (Max, IOPS), 4KB QD32 T8
430,000
Random Write (Max, IOPS), 4KB QD32 T8
630,000
Endurance/Reliability
Total Bytes Written (TB)
850
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours)
1,800,000
Power Management
Active Power, Average (W)
4.6
Idle Power Ps3, Average (mW)
12
Low Power L1.2 mode (mW)
2
Environmental
Temperature, Operating Internal (°C)
0 to 70
Temperature, Non-operating (°C)
-40 to 85
Shock, Non-operating: 0.5 ms (Gs)
1,500
Special Features
TRIM
Yes
S.M.A.R.T.
Yes
Halogen-free
Yes
RoHS compliance
Yes
Physical
Height (mm/in, max)
80.15 mm/3.156 in
Width (mm/in, max)
22.15 mm/0.872 in
Depth (mm/in, max)
3.58 mm/0.140 in
Weight (lb/g)
8.0 g/0.017 lb
System Requirements
M.2 (M key) slot, PCIe® G4 ×4 interface (backwards compatible with
PCIe G3 interface)
Windows® 10
Linux
What's Included
Seagate® FireCuda® 520 SSD
* Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.
Reviews
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Works in PS5
I believe the PS5 reported a high read speed than advertised on the box which is a plus.
Used it for a few days now, it's working fine.
great price for future proofing
Have used this NVMe for a month now, very fast and looking forward to next gen components compatibility.
Absolutely great buy
I went with this to help give my apps some boost and it's a big W for me. Thank you!
Delivery & Pick-up
Delivery Estimates
The estimated time to ship for each product we sell is detailed on the individual product page just underneath the price. From when your items ship, products typically arrive within 1 working day for North Island deliveries and 2 working days for South Island deliveries. Rural deliveries may take an extra working day, and bulk deliveries may take an extra 2-4 working days.
Same Day Delivery
Need your order in a hurry? PB Tech offers same day delivery for the Auckland, Hamilton & Christchurch region. Simple place your order before 2pm (provided your items are in stock) and select one of our same day delivery options 'Evening Delivery' or 'Urgent 3-hour Delivery' in the checkout. T&C's apply. Learn more about Same Day Delivery.
Shipping Costs
Shipping costs vary based on your location and the items being shipped and in some cases shipping may even be FREE.
To calculate what the shipping costs will be for your order, add the items you are interested in to your cart, view the Shopping Cart page, and select your 'Delivery Area' to calculate the shipping cost.
Shipping Security & Insurance
All orders shipped by PB Tech are sent via a courier with a signature required for each delivery. In some cases, and only where you have given the courier company permission to leave orders at a designated location, your order may be delivered without requiring a signature. All orders sent by PB Tech are fully insured in the unlikely event that your item(s) are damaged or go missing in transit.
1 Hour Store Pick-up / Click & Collect
You can pick-up your online order from any of our stores nationwide. You can select which store you want to pick up from at the checkout. Provided the store you select has stock and there's no hold-ups with payment we will have your order ready within 1 hour (during normal trading hours for that store) otherwise it may take up to 5 working days to transfer the stock to the store so your order can be fulfilled. Learn more about our Click & Collect process.
Overseas Shipments
PB Tech regularly ships overseas to Australia and beyond. If you are located in Australia, you can order directly from our Australian site www.pbtech.com/au. If you are from another country you can order from www.pbtech.com
Returns & Warranty
7 day right of exchange
If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.
To exchange a product, goods must be sealed / unopened, with packaging in original condition, and accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange.
If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase.
Please note, items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.
Hassle free warranty service
If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you can either contact the manufacturer directly (some manufacturers provide a high level of warranty service - including free pickup or in some cases onsite repair), or return to one of our services centres / stores. Where the product has been directly imported by PB Tech, you need to contact us directly or present the product at any one of our service centres / stores together with your proof of purchase.
If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.
Returning a product / making a warranty claim
To contact the manufacturer directly to troubleshoot your product or to request a warranty repair, please view the list of manufacturer / brand warranty contacts (for products imported directly by PB Tech please return to us directly by completing our request a return form).
To return a product to PB Tech directly, please complete our request a return form.
Or view our returns policy for more information.
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Seagate FireCuda 520 500GB Gen 4 NVME M.2 SSD, PCIE 4.0 X 4 Read: Up to 5,000 MB/s - Write: Up to 2,500 MB/s Random Read IOPS: 430K - Random Write IOPS: 630K - Endurance: 850 TBW - MTBF: 1,800,000 Hours , 5 years warranty
- Brand: Seagate
- MPN: ZP500GM3A002
- Part #: HDDSE12310
- UPC:763649138274
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/HDDSE12310/Seagate-FireCuda-520-500GB-Gen-4-NVME-M2-SSD-PCIE
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Features
Upgrade Your Gaming Experience.
FireCuda® SSD solutions are designed and built specifically with the needs of professional-level gamers in mind.
Go further with a gaming SSD built for industry-leading speed, sustained abuse, lowest latency and superior gaming.
Faster Gaming with PCIe Gen4
Unleash the speed of PCIe 4.0 x4 with FireCuda 520 PCIe Gen4 SSD, our newest M.2 NVMe SSD built for pro-level gaming and nearly 45% faster than previous generations.
This solid-state gaming drive is out-of-the-box compatible with the new X570 chipset and easily plugs directly into any PCIe Gen4 motherboard for a compact performance boost to your PC build.
The Most Competitive Edge
NAND Acceleration
Upgrade to PCIe Gen4 x4 on next-gen 3D TLC NAND in a M.2 2280 NVMe form factor, and sequential read/write up to 5,000/4,400 MB/s.
Leading Performance
Dominate with a plug-and-play gaming storage boost that is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms and AMD X570 chipset PCIe 4.0 motherboards.
Enviable Endurance
Take advantage of a 5-year limited warranty, 1.8M hours MTBF, and up to 3,600 TB TBW.
Level Up to Impressive
Standard drives won't help you level up because they aren't made for the sustained abuse of top-tier gaming.
FireCuda 510 SSD delivers durable speed for the long haul, and provides fast PC gaming storage speeds so you spend less time loading levels and maps, fewer seconds respawning, and reduced stuttering in open-world gaming.
Game Like a Pro
Boss Level Speed
Unleash PCIe G3 x4, NVMe 1.3 speeds up to 6� faster than SATA SSD, and sequential read/write up to 3,450/3,200 MB/s.
Gaming Versatility
Upgrade your gaming laptop or PC with a super slim M.2 2280 internal SSD, in capacities up to 2 TB.
Future Reliability
Leverage an internal solid-state drive built for 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 3,600 TB total bytes written (TBW).
Load Fast, Play Hard
Designed for speed, endurance, and capacity, FireCuda 120 can take everything PC games throw at it.
With up to 4 TB of space, maxed out SATA 6 Gb/s speeds, and the durability of up to 5,600 TB TBW, this SSD plugs in and loads up quickly. Give your battlestation a boost, the FireCuda 120 is ready to play.
Ready to Play
Super SATA Speeds
Unleash SATA 6 Gb/s speeds of 560/540 MB/s (sequential read/write) - up to 30� faster than hard drives.
High Capacity
Build up your library with multiple capacities up to 4 TB.
Long-Term Reliability
Built for 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 5,600 TB (TBW) total bytes written, this SSD keeps playing.
A Winning Duo
Our FireCuda 520 and FireCuda 510 solid-state drives are built to provide you with more cores, more cache, more tech, and more I/O. Both PC gaming drives are out-of-the-box compatible with the latest generation of powerful AMD Ryzen™ processors.
Pair a 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop Processor with the new FireCuda 520 to unlock true PCIe Gen4 speeds for the ultimate PC gaming builds.
Centralise Your BattleStation
Level up your laptop gaming experience with FireCuda Gaming Dock - an elite 4 TB Thunderbolt 3 storage hub equipped with an array of ports and killer looks so that you can organise your space, connect your peripherals, and complement your rig.
Speed Up Your Creativity.
The speed and durability of these solid-state drives make them a great solution for creative professionals who need files processed faster.
Sequential read/write speeds can handle multiple video streams writing to the drives, and high IOPS ensure consistently smooth streaming.
FireCuda Gaming Drives
Fast. Dependable. Versatile.
Benefit From SeaTools
SeaTools™ SSD is our free software that tests and analyses our drives. It is completely data safe and easily installs on your system.
- Drive health monitoring
- Drive performance monitoring
- Firmware and software updates
Insure Your Drive
A Rescue Data Recovery Services plan is available for purchase when you register your FireCuda drive.1 You'll have access to a global team of world-class data recovery experts in case of unexpected data loss.
Specifications
Capacity
500 GB
Model Number
ZP500GM3A002
Interface
PCIe Gen4 ×4, NVMe 1.3
NAND Flash Memory
3D TLC
Form Factor
M.2 2280-D2
Performance
Sequential Read (Max, MB/s), 128KB
5,000
Sequential Write (Max, MB/s), 128KB
2,500
Random Read (Max, IOPS), 4KB QD32 T8
430,000
Random Write (Max, IOPS), 4KB QD32 T8
630,000
Endurance/Reliability
Total Bytes Written (TB)
850
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, hours)
1,800,000
Power Management
Active Power, Average (W)
4.6
Idle Power Ps3, Average (mW)
12
Low Power L1.2 mode (mW)
2
Environmental
Temperature, Operating Internal (°C)
0 to 70
Temperature, Non-operating (°C)
-40 to 85
Shock, Non-operating: 0.5 ms (Gs)
1,500
Special Features
TRIM
Yes
S.M.A.R.T.
Yes
Halogen-free
Yes
RoHS compliance
Yes
Physical
Height (mm/in, max)
80.15 mm/3.156 in
Width (mm/in, max)
22.15 mm/0.872 in
Depth (mm/in, max)
3.58 mm/0.140 in
Weight (lb/g)
8.0 g/0.017 lb
System Requirements
M.2 (M key) slot, PCIe® G4 ×4 interface (backwards compatible with
PCIe G3 interface)
Windows® 10
Linux
What's Included
Seagate® FireCuda® 520 SSD
