We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Black M.2 2280 SSD with silver aluminum heatsink and cooling fins

ADATA

ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 internal SSD with Heatsink

SKU CH-5E3D-0DJV6

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 1 TB capacity, PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, 7400 MBps sequential read, 6000 MBps sequential write, 780 TBW endurance and a 7.35 mm heatsink

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speed7,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speed6,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • PCIe Gen4 x4 interface delivers 7400 MBps sequential read speed
  • 780 TBW endurance rating supports heavy write workloads
  • Aluminium heatsink cuts drive temperature by 40 percent
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits PlayStation 5 expansion slot
  • AES 256-bit encryption protects stored data

LEGEND 960 Max 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 SSD

The ADATA LEGEND 960 Max is a 1TB internal solid state drive built for consumer workloads on Intel and AMD platforms. It uses an M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface and an SMI SM2264 controller paired with 3D NAND. Sequential reads reach 7400MBps and writes hit 6000MBps, while random performance scales to 730,000 read IOPS and 610,000 write IOPS. The drive carries a 780TBW endurance rating and supports AES 256-bit encryption.

7.35mm Heatsink Thermal Performance

An aluminium alloy heatsink measuring 7.35mm in height covers the drive to maximise heat dissipation. The convection cooling design lowers SSD temperature by 40% during sustained loads, helping maintain stable performance. Operating temperature spans 0°C to 70°C, while storage tolerance extends from -40°C to 85°C. Shock resistance is rated at 1500G for physical durability.

PS5 Compatibility and NVMe 1.4 Support

The heatsink dimensions conform to the PS5 expansion slot, allowing direct installation as additional console storage. Firmware supports the NVMe 1.4 standard for broad platform compatibility. AES 256-bit encryption support is included for data security. LDPC error correction technology helps maintain data integrity across the 3D NAND array.

How it compares

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

Price $181.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed 7,400 MB/s
Higher than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $181.99 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

New to this? Buying memory and SSDs with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameADATA
Product lineLEGEND 960 Max
Model nameLEGEND 960 Max
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speed7,400 MB/s
Sequential write speed6,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 730,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 610,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipSMI SM2264
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
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

How do I install the 7.35mm heatsink version in a PS5 without blocking the expansion slot cover?

Slide the M.2 2280 drive into the PS5 expansion slot at an angle, press down and secure with the screw; the 7.35mm heatsink fits under the metal cover so the lid closes flush — do not remove the heatsink or add thermal pads.

What maintenance will the SMI SM2264 controller and 3D NAND need over its 780TBW rating?

No user maintenance is required; keep the heatsink fins clear of dust and ensure case airflow stays above 0°C so the controller remains within its 0–70°C operating range.

At what point does sustained writing hit the thermal limit of the aluminium heatsink?

The heatsink is designed to lower SSD temperature by 40%; under continuous writes the drive will throttle once the controller reaches its 70°C operating ceiling.

More in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs

Similar items