Corsair Force Series MP600

The high bandwidth ceiling of the PCI Express 4.0 spec has yet to find a practical home outside the very latest AMD desktops, but Corsair's Force Series MP600 represents a good first step into this new direction for M.2 SSDs.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • Extreme Gen4 Storage Performance: A PCIe Gen4 x4 controller delivers up to 4,950MB/s sequential read and 4,250MB/s sequential write speeds, for blazing fast read, write, and response times.
  • High-speed Gen4 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 Interface: Using PCIe Gen4 technology for maximum bandwidth, the MP600 delivers incredible storage performance.
  • High-density 3D TLC NAND: Provides the ideal mix of performance, endurance, and value to keep your drive performing at its best for years.
  • M.2 2280 Form Factor: Fits directly into your motherboard.

PROS

+ Very fast sequential and 4K results
+ Five-year warranty
+ Full-featured management software

CONS

- PCIe 4.0 ecosystem is currently AMD-only
- Most PCIe 4.0-capable motherboards, apart from B550 chipset, are pricey
- Speed gains mostly applicable in narrow use cases

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 23, 2020
The high bandwidth ceiling of the PCI Express 4.0 spec has yet to find a practical home outside the very latest AMD desktops, but Corsair's Force Series MP600 represents a good first step into this new direction for M.2 SSDs.
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