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M.2 2280 SSD with silver aluminium heatsink covering the circuit board

Crucial

Crucial CT1000T700SSD5 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-WRTQ-N15VT MPN CT1000T700SSD5

PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 1 TB drive with heatsink delivers up to 11700 MBps reads and 9500 MBps writes for gaming and heavy workloads

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 11,700 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 1TB w/ Heatsink

  • Sequential reads up to 11700 MBps cut game load times
  • Sequential writes up to 9500 MBps accelerate large file transfers
  • Random reads up to 1350000 IOPS boost multitasking responsiveness
  • Random writes up to 1400000 IOPS speed up content creation workflows
  • Included heatsink maintains performance without extra cooling hardware

Crucial T700 GEN5 NVME 1TB

The Crucial T700 is a 1TB internal SSD built for consumer PCs that support PCI-Express 5.0 x4. It uses Micron 232-layer TLC NAND and an NVMe controller to deliver sequential reads up to 11700 MBps and writes up to 9500 MBps. Random performance reaches 1350000 IOPS read and 1400000 IOPS write. The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard desktop slots.

Premium heatsink changes thermals

An aluminium and nickel-plated copper heatsink is pre-attached to the drive. It dissipates heat without fans or liquid cooling, relying on case airflow to maintain performance during sustained workloads. The supplier notes that Microsoft DirectStorage can reduce texture render times by up to 60 percent and lower CPU utilisation by up to 99 percent in supported titles.

Straightforward M.2 installation

The drive installs like any M.2 2280 module: insert at an angle, press down and secure with the motherboard screw. The integrated heatsink adds height, so verify clearance under motherboard shields or large CPU coolers before fitting. The non-heatsink variant exists if space is tighter. Ensure the platform BIOS is current for PCI-Express 5.0 operation.

How it compares

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

Price $140.99
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 11,700 MB/s
Higher than about 92% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $140.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineT700
Model nameCT1000T700SSD5
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 11,700 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 1,350,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,400,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeTLC NAND²
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Shipping weight0.61 kg
Package size130 × 99 × 14 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the included heatsink on the Crucial T700 1TB need any maintenance or replacement over time?

The integrated aluminum and nickel-plated copper heatsink is passive and has no moving parts or thermal pads that degrade, so it requires no scheduled maintenance or replacement.

What limit appears first when the PCI-Express 5.0 x4 drive runs sustained heavy workloads?

The controller will throttle write speeds once the NAND temperature reaches its safety threshold, reducing the 9500 MBps sequential write rate to protect data integrity.

How much noise and heat does the CT1000T700SSD5 produce during all-day operation?

The fanless heatsink makes zero noise, and under continuous load the drive draws power only from the M.2 slot while the heatsink dissipates heat into the case airflow.

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