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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and gold edge connector

Gigastone Corporation

Gigastone Corporation Gen3 GT6330 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-CAEX-DNJD3

M.2 2280 500GB NVMe drive with PCIe 3.0 x4, up to 3000 MBps read and 1800 MBps write, AES 128/256 encryption, 280TB TBW

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Up to 3000 MB/s sequential read accelerates game loads
  • Up to 1800 MB/s sequential write speeds large file saves
  • 280 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • 1,000,000 hours MTBF indicates long-term reliability
  • Built-in AES 128/256 encryption with TCG OPAL 2.0 protects data

Gen3 GT6330 500GB NVMe SSD

The Gigastone Gen3 GT6330 is a 500GB internal SSD built on the M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface. It targets gamers, graphic designers and IT professionals who need a responsive drive for everyday workloads and creative applications.

Thermals noise and power

The drive uses 3D NAND with an SLC cache to sustain high throughput while keeping power draw modest during typical desktop or laptop use. LDPC and ECC error correction maintain data integrity without adding audible noise or thermal load beyond what the host system manages.

Encryption and software

Built-in AES 128/256 encryption and TCG OPAL 2.0 compliance let the operating system or third-party tools enable full-disk encryption without a performance penalty. No bundled management suite is mentioned, so encryption and firmware updates rely on standard NVMe commands and OS utilities.

How it compares

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

Price $90.99
Cheaper than about 75% 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 3,000 MB/s
Higher than about 55% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $181.98 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGigastone
Product lineGen3 GT6330 500 GB
Model nameGen3 GT6330 500 GB
Part numberGS-PCIe-SSD-Gen3-GT6330-500 GB-1PK
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,800 MB/s
Sustained random 4KB read140000
Sustained random 4KB write200000
Random read (4K)140000
Random write (4K)200000
Storage
NAND flash typePCIe
Data encryptionBuilt in AES 128/256 Encryption
TCG OPAL 2.0 compliant
Write endurance280 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power draw0.03 W idle / 2 W avg
2.1 W (MAX) read 7 W (MAX) write
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height2.38 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8g
In the box
Included itemsPCIe
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
Vibration tolerance2.17G peak (7
800 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 drive and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into the M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle, secure it with the motherboard screw, then enable NVMe in the BIOS so the OS can see it.

What maintenance or replacement will the 500GB model need later?

The drive is rated for 280TB written and 1,000,000 hours MTBF; plan replacement once the TBW counter approaches that limit.

What limit appears first under sustained heavy writes?

Sequential write caps at 1800MB/s and the SLC cache will exhaust, dropping speeds toward native NAND rates.

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