SeekerSeagate FireCuda 520
The Seagate FireCuda 520 is a fine entry into the world of PCIe 4.0-based SSDs, but those on the hunt for maximum value for money might want to look at PCIe 3.0 drives that perform much the same in the real world.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Performance internal Solid State Drive: 2TB, 1TB, 500GB
- Maximum sequential read and write speeds up to 5000MB/s and 4400MB/s
- Mtbf of 1.8M hours and TBW of up to 2800TB, plus 3-year Rescue Service
- Ideal for high-performance gaming PCs and creative Pro workstations
- Migrate and clone data from old drives with ease using our free Seagate DiscWizard software tool
PROS
+ Fast sequential speeds in Crystal DiskMark
+ High durability rating
+ Strong PCMark 10 overall results
CONS
- No included heatsink
- Higher price than PCI Express 3.0 drives that outperform it in some aspects
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By PCMag on July 22, 2020
The Seagate FireCuda 520 is a fine entry into the world of PCIe 4.0-based SSDs, but those on the hunt for maximum value for money might want to look at PCIe 3.0 drives that perform much the same in the real world.
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