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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chip

Crucial

Crucial CT2000E100SSD8 E100 2TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD

SKU CH-NPS0-24JX1 MPN CT2000E100SSD8

A 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD delivering up to 5000 MBps read and 4500 MBps write speeds without DRAM cache

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Gen4 NVMe interface delivers up to 5000 MBps read speeds
  • Sequential write speeds reach 4500 MBps for faster file saves
  • 2000 GB capacity stores large media libraries and game installs
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits desktops, workstations and compatible consoles
  • DRAM-less design with HMB support keeps power draw low

Capacity and interface

The Crucial E100 CT2000E100SSD8 is a 2TB internal SSD built for desktops, workstations and compatible gaming consoles. It uses the M.2 2280 form factor and connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface with the NVMe protocol. The drive delivers sequential reads up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 4500 MBps without an onboard DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer technology.

What the bundle changes

Only the SSD itself is included in the package, so no cables, brackets or cloning software ship with it. You will need to source any migration tools or mounting hardware separately if your system does not already provide them. The drive is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 slots, though speeds will be limited by the older interface.

What to verify before ordering

Confirm that your motherboard or laptop has an M.2 2280 slot keyed for NVMe PCIe drives. Check whether the platform supports PCIe 4.0 to reach the advertised 5000 MBps read ceiling, otherwise the drive will run at PCIe 3.0 speeds. Ensure your BIOS or UEFI is up to date so the NVMe device is recognised on first boot.

How it compares

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

Price $231.99
Pricier than about 60% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 5,000 MB/s
Higher than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $116.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineE100
Model nameCT2000E100SSD8
Part numberCT2000E100SSD8
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,500 MB/s
Storage
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4
ConnectionPCIe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height0.09 in (0.23 cm)
Overall width0.86 in (2.18 cm)
Product depth3.15 in (8 cm)
Product weight0.86g
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 25 mm
In the box
Included itemsInternal SSD

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Questions about this item

Will the DRAM-less design with HMB on the E100 2TB require any firmware updates or component replacement to maintain performance?

The drive uses host memory buffer technology instead of onboard DRAM, so there are no memory modules to replace. Firmware updates can be applied through the operating system if Crucial releases them, but no scheduled hardware maintenance is needed.

At what point does the 5000 MBps sequential read limit become the bottleneck during sustained workloads on this PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD?

The 5000 MBps read ceiling is the first hard limit you will hit in long sequential transfers because the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol can both sustain higher throughput than the controller delivers.

How much heat and power does the 2TB E100 generate when running continuously at its 4500 MBps write speed?

The DRAM-less design and compact M.2 2280 form factor keep power draw low, so heat output stays modest even during all-day writes at 4500 MBps; a standard motherboard heatsink is usually sufficient.

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