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ADATA

ADATA LEGEND 960 ALEG-960-1TCS 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD

SKU CH-23VZ-8T3EJ MPN ALEG-960-1TCS

1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD with DRAM cache, up to 7400 MB/s read and 6800 MB/s write, includes heatsink

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • DRAM cache accelerates random workloads with 730K read IOPS
  • Sequential reads reach 7400 MB/s on PCIe 4.0 x4
  • Sequential writes hit 6800 MB/s for large file transfers
  • 780 TBW and 2,000,000-hour MTBF indicate high endurance
  • Included heatsink manages thermals in PS5 and desktop slots

ADATA LEGEND 960 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD

The ADATA LEGEND 960 is a 1TB internal solid state drive built on the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface using the NVMe 1.4 protocol and uses 3D NAND flash with a DRAM cache. Sequential reads reach up to 7400 MBps while sequential writes hit 6800 MBps.

Suits PS5 expansion and high-throughput creative

This drive fits the PlayStation 5 expansion slot and meets Sony's speed requirement for internal storage upgrades. It also serves creators handling virtual design, animation or game development workloads that benefit from sustained throughput. Systems limited to PCIe 3.0 will not see the advertised peak speeds.

Sustained load behaviour with included heatsink

A heatsink ships in the box uninstalled and helps manage thermals during prolonged transfers. The controller employs hardware LDPC ECC for error correction under heavy write cycles. The drive is rated for 780 TBW and a 2,000,000 hour MTBF, indicating endurance for long-duration workloads rather than only burst performance.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $139.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 7,400 MB/s
Higher than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $139.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameADATA
Product lineLEGEND 960
Model nameALEG-960-1TCS
Part numberALEG-960-1TCS
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,800 MB/s
Random read (4K)730K
Random write (4K)610K
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryDRAM
Write endurance780 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkComes with Heatsink in package uninstalled
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size131 × 105 × 17 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

Questions about this item

What motherboard slot and interface does the LEGEND 960 ALEG-960-1TCS require?

It requires an M.2 2280 slot that supports the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and the NVMe 1.4 protocol.

Will the LEGEND 960 ALEG-960-1TCS run on a PCIe 3.0 motherboard?

Yes, it is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0, though speeds will be limited to the 3.0 bandwidth.

How can I verify the drive is delivering its rated 7400 MBps sequential read speed after installation?

Run a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark using the NVMe 1.4 protocol and compare the sequential read result to the 7400 MBps specification.

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