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M.2 2280 SSD with bronze aluminium heatsink

MSI

MSI SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 1TB HS internal SSD

SKU CH-WR79-KVDCB MPN SPATIUM M480 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 1TB HS

PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive with 1 TB capacity, 7000 MB/s read, 5500 MB/s write and an aluminium heatsink

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 5,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen4 × 4, NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Style With Heatsink

Model 1TB M480 w/ Heatsink

  • PCIe Gen4x4 and NVMe 1.4 deliver up to 7000 MB/s reads
  • 1 GB DDR4 cache and Phison E18 controller sustain up to 5500 MB/s writes
  • Bronze aluminum heatsink with stacked fins maintains peak speeds under heavy load
  • AES 256 and Pyrite encryption plus error correction protect data integrity
  • 700 TBW and 1.6 million hour MTBF ensure long-term endurance

MSI SPATIUM M480 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The MSI SPATIUM M480 is a 1TB internal SSD built on the PCIe Gen4x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 support. It uses a PHISON E18 controller paired with 1GB of DDR4 cache and 3D NAND flash. The drive includes a bronze aluminium heatsink and offers AES 256 encryption with Pyrite support for data security.

Upgrade from SATA or Gen3 NVMe when sequential

Moving from a SATA 3 SSD or a PCIe Gen3 NVMe drive brings sequential reads up to 7000 MBps and writes up to 5500 MBps. Random performance reaches 350,000 IOPS read and 700,000 IOPS write. The 700 TBW endurance rating and 1,600,000 hour MTBF make the jump worthwhile for heavy workloads and large game libraries.

Aluminium heatsink sustains peak throughput under

The stacked-fin aluminium heatsink dissipates heat efficiently so the controller and NAND can maintain maximum speeds during extended transfers. Without thermal throttling the drive keeps sequential and random performance consistent across long rendering sessions or back-to-back gaming levels. MSI Center software adds drive health monitoring and migration tools.

How it compares

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

Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 7,000 MB/s
Higher than about 80% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $56.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 96% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineSPATIUM Series
Model nameM480
Part numberSPATIUM M480 1 TB
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 5,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 350,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 700,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipPHISON E18
Cache memory1 GB DDR4
Data encryptionAES256 / Pyrite (Encryption, Data Security)
Write endurance700 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen4 × 4, NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw14 mW
Active power draw6.6 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height20.4 mm (w/ heatsink)
2.15 mm (w/o heatsink)
Overall width23 mm (w/ heatsink)
22 mm (w/o heatsink)
Product depth80.4 mm (w/ heatsink)
80 mm (w/o heatsink)
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size146 × 104 × 37 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures1,600,000 h

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Questions about this item

Will the 2280 heatsink clear my motherboard M.2 shield?

The drive uses the standard M.2 2280 form factor with an integrated aluminum heatsink; verify your board's M.2 slot clearance before installing.

What is the correct way to seat the M.2 2280 card and where do installers go wrong?

Insert the notched edge into the PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 slot at a shallow angle, press down evenly, and secure the single standoff screw — the common error is tightening the screw before the PCB is fully flat.

When should I expect to replace the 1TB drive based on its endurance rating?

The drive is rated for 700 TBW and 1,600,000 hours MTBF; monitor health in MSI Center and plan replacement once written data approaches the TBW limit.

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