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Rectangular 2.5 inch SSD with black plastic casing and label showing 8400 GAME TURBO 512GB

Gigastone Corporation

Gigastone Corporation 8400 GAME TURBO 512GB 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-2VPT-DSZ9W

A 512GB 2.5" SATA SSD with 3D NAND and SLC cache delivering up to 560MB/s reads and 530MB/s writes for faster boot and load times

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 512GB

  • Turbo data transfer speed with 3D NAND and SLC Cache
  • Sequential read up to 560 MBps and write up to 530 MBps
  • 95,000 random read and 90,000 random write IOPS
  • 5 inch 7 mm form factor fits most laptops and desktops
  • 256 TBW endurance and 1,500,000 hour MTBF for long life

Gigastone 8400 GAME TURBO 512GB SATA SSD

This 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive uses 3D NAND flash and a SATA III interface to deliver sequential reads up to 560 MBps and writes up to 530 MBps. It is built as a direct replacement for mechanical hard drives in laptops, desktops and ultrabooks. The 7 mm z-height fits standard drive bays and most thin-and-light chassis.

Sustained random 4 KB performance

Random 4 KB read and write IOPS are each rated at 95000 and 90000 respectively, and the same figures are quoted for sustained operation. These numbers determine whether the drive can keep small-file workloads responsive during OS boot, application launch and game asset streaming. The 256 GB terabytes-written rating and 1.5 million-hour MTBF provide the endurance context for that workload.

Behaviour under sustained load

An SLC cache layer absorbs burst writes at the quoted sequential speeds, then the drive settles to the native 3D NAND throughput once the cache fills. Idle power draw is a maximum of 30 mW, so thermal output remains low during extended sessions without a heatsink. The drive maintains its sustained random IOPS as long as the workload stays within the TBW budget.

How it compares

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

Price $132.99
Cheaper than about 63% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 560 MB/s
Lower than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $259.75 per TB
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGigastone
Product line8400
Model nameGAME TURBO
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
Sustained random 4KB read95000
Sustained random 4KB write90000
Random read (4K)95000
Random write (4K)90000
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance256 GB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 2.2 W
Maximum: 3.5 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height10.16 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight45.35g
Environment & compliance
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

How does the 560 MB/s read speed translate in a real system?

The 560 MB/s figure is the SATA III interface ceiling; actual throughput depends on the host controller, cable quality and workload, but it will not exceed that limit.

What does the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface cap in practice?

SATA III caps sustained transfers at roughly 560 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write, so the drive cannot go faster regardless of its internal NAND performance.

What physical space does the 2.5 inch 7 mm drive need to fit?

It requires a standard 2.5 inch drive bay or caddy with 7 mm (0.28 inch) height clearance and a SATA data plus power connector.

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