We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
A green printed circuit board with black memory chips and a gold edge connector

MSI

MSI SM461N2TB M.2 2280 2TB PCI-Express 4.0 internal SSD

SKU CH-1SPF-Z1HNV MPN SM461N2TB

2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe drive with PCIe 4.0 speeds up to 5000 MB/s read and 4200 MB/s write

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 4,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style Without Heatsink

Model 2TB M461

  • PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 interface delivers sequential reads up to 5000 MB/s
  • Sequential writes up to 4200 MB/s accelerate large-file transfers and game loads
  • 2 TB 3D NAND capacity stores extensive libraries without a DRAM cache
  • Pyrite encryption and error correction protect data on desktop or notebook
  • 900 TBW endurance rating backs sustained write workloads over the drive life

2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive

The MSI M461 series drive provides two terabytes of storage over a PCIe 4.0 x4 link. It uses 3D NAND flash and operates without a dedicated DRAM cache by relying on host memory buffer support. The drive targets consumer desktops and notebooks that accept an M.2 2280 module.

Sustained write behaviour

Sequential writes reach up to 4200 MBps while reads reach up to 5000 MBps. The drive is rated for up to 900 TBW, indicating the total data volume it can accept over its service life. Pyrite encryption and error correction operate continuously during heavy workloads.

PCIe 4.0 x4 practical limits

The four-lane PCIe 4.0 interface caps theoretical throughput near eight gigabytes per second, so the drive’s 5000 MBps read ceiling leaves headroom for protocol overhead. NVMe 1.4 command-set features such as namespace management function within this bandwidth envelope. Performance scales with the host controller’s lane allocation and thermal headroom.

How it compares

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

Price $249.99
Pricier than about 62% 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 $125.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 70% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

New to this? Buying memory and SSDs with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineM461
Part numberSM461N2 TB
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 4,200 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Data encryptionPyrite (Encryption, Data Security)
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size163 × 84 × 20 mm

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Questions about this item

Does the M461 2TB run hot or draw much power during sustained workloads?

The PCIe 4.0 x4 controller and DRAM-less design with HMB keep power draw modest; typical notebook thermals handle the 5000 MB/s read and 4200 MB/s write loads without extra cooling.

What slot and protocol does my motherboard need for this M.2 2280 drive?

An M-key M.2 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe 1.4 support is required; the 2280 form factor fits standard desktop and laptop sockets.

Will this NVMe SSD work alongside my older PCIe 3.0 NVMe drive in the same system?

Yes — the M461 negotiates down to PCIe 3.0 speeds on a Gen3 slot, so it can coexist with an existing Gen3 NVMe drive while each runs at its own link width.

More in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs

Similar items