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MSI

MSI SPATIUM M450 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-Q54D-CEMVR MPN SPATIUM M450 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 500GB

PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 500 GB drive with up to 3600 MB/s read, 2300 MB/s write, 300 TBW and TCG Pyrite encryption

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style Without Heatsink

Model 500GB M450

  • Sequential reads up to 3600 MB/s accelerate game loading
  • Sequential writes up to 2300 MB/s speed up large file transfers
  • 300 TBW endurance rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • TCG Pyrite encryption protects stored data from unauthorised access
  • LDPC error correction and end-to-end data path protection maintain data integrity

Designed for fast storage

The MSI SPATIUM M450 is a 500GB internal SSD built for consumers who need responsive storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. It uses 3D NAND flash and a PHISON E19T controller to deliver PCIe 4.0 x4 bandwidth with NVMe 1.4 protocol support. The drive suits desktops and notebooks that require quick boot times and rapid file access.

Runs cool and quiet in daily use

With no moving parts the SSD operates silently and draws little power during typical workloads. LDPC error correction and end-to-end data path protection maintain data integrity without adding thermal load. TCG Pyrite encryption secures information while TRIM support keeps performance consistent over time.

Sustained workloads stay within rated limits

Sequential reads reach up to 3600 MBps and writes up to 2300 MBps, while random performance hits 300,000 read IOPS and 550,000 write IOPS. The 300 TBW endurance rating and 1,500,000 hour MTBF indicate the drive can handle prolonged write activity without exceeding its design limits. MSI Center software monitors health metrics during extended sessions.

How it compares

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

Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 94% 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 3,600 MB/s
Higher than about 61% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $65.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 94% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineSPATIUM Series
Model nameM450
Part numberSM450N500
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,600 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,300 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 300,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 550,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipPHISON E19T
Data encryptionTCG Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)
Write endurance300 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw40 mW
Active power draw3.4 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.15 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size159 × 81 × 20 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 SPATIUM M450 and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot at a 30‑degree angle, press down and secure with the motherboard screw; the step often missed is enabling NVMe 1.4 in BIOS so the controller runs at full 3600 MB/s read speed.

What maintenance or replacement will the 500 GB M450 need later?

The drive has 300 TBW endurance and 1.5 million‑hour MTBF; no user maintenance is required, but once written data approaches 300 TB the NAND may wear out and the SSD should be replaced.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this 500 GB model?

Sequential write speed is rated up to 2300 MB/s; under heavy continuous workloads the SLC cache fills and throughput drops toward the native 3D NAND write rate, which becomes the first bottleneck.

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