TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Zero Z440

If you already own an AMD X570, B550, or TRX40 motherboard and seek storage speed, consider riding the TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Zero Z440 M.2 SSD to the top of the speed charts.

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Product details

  • CARDEA ZERO Z440 M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD uses the latest and fastest PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and complies with the NVMe standard. The sequential read/write speed can reach a whopping 5,000/4,400 MB/s.
  • PCIe 4.0 | SLC Cache | 3D TLC NAND | Phison E16 controller | With the built-in smart algorithm management mechanism has functions such as GC (garbage collection), TRIM command, LDPC (Low-Density Parity-Check Code) error correction mechanism, E2E Data Protection, etc.
  • The patented graphene copper foil thermal conductive material can effectively eliminate devices interference during installation. It can be installed on all major motherboards and M.2 slots.
  • PRECAUTIONS [1] This product is compatible with Intel and AMD platforms, and the performance result is tested on a motherboard that supports PCIe 4.0 interface by the T-FORCE internal laboratory. The actual speed may vary depending on the software and hardware conditions of the platform.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5-year or TBW (Terabytes Written) limited warranty. Free Technical Support and Customer Service on TEAMGROUP's official website. The definition and conditions of TBW are based on the JEDEC standard.

PROS

+ Excellent PCI Express 4.0 read and write speeds
+ Strong PCMark 10 scores
+ High TBW rating
+ Five-year warranty
+ Thin-foil heatspreader fits under motherboard-integrated cooling solutions

CONS

- Just two capacity options
- Smaller gap in bandwidth wins over some PCIe 3.0 drives
- Pricier compared to some PCIe 4.0 drives
- No management software

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 24, 2020
If you already own an AMD X570, B550, or TRX40 motherboard and seek storage speed, consider riding the TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Zero Z440 M.2 SSD to the top of the speed charts.
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