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Small green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black chips no heatsink

Crucial

Crucial CT500P310SSD8 P310 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-9RF3-NJF61 MPN CT500P310SSD8

A 500 GB M.2 2280 NVMe drive delivering up to 6600 MB/s read and 3500 MB/s write over PCIe 4.0 x4 for faster bootups, file transfers and game loads

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 6,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB w/o Heatsink

  • Faster bootups and game loads with up to 6600 MBps read speed
  • Quicker file transfers at up to 3500 MBps write speed
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface enables high bandwidth for demanding tasks
  • 3D NAND technology extends drive lifecycle and storage capacity
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits standard laptop and desktop slots

Crucial P310 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The Crucial P310 is a 500GB internal solid state drive built in the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects via a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe interface using 3D NAND memory components. This drive targets consumer laptops and desktops needing fast primary storage.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This SSD suits users upgrading a compatible M.2 slot to gain sequential reads up to 6600 MBps and writes up to 3500 MBps for quicker bootups, file transfers and game loads. Systems limited to PCIe 3.0 or lacking an M.2 2280 key will not reach the rated speeds and should consider other options.

Deciding specification: no heatsink included

The drive ships without a heatsink, so the motherboard or laptop must provide adequate airflow or its own thermal solution to maintain performance under sustained workloads. Check your platform clearance before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $84.99
Cheaper than about 77% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 6,600 MB/s
Higher than about 78% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $169.98 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,362 items is $165.50 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineP310
Model nameCT500P310SSD8
Part numberCT500P310SSD8
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 6,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size140 × 95 × 15 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drive in my laptop, and which step often goes wrong?

Insert the drive at an angle into the M.2 slot, press it flat, and secure it with the single retention screw; the step most people miss is tightening that screw so the drive stays fully seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D NAND SSD need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the 3D NAND cells handle wear internally, so replacement only happens if the drive reaches its write endurance limit or fails unexpectedly.

At what point does the 6600 MBps sequential read speed stop scaling under sustained workloads?

The controller will throttle once the drive temperature reaches its thermal limit, so sustained reads hold at peak speed only while the SSD stays cool enough.

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