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Mushkin Enhanced

Mushkin Enhanced Tempest MKNSSDTS1TB-D8 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-M3MS-RWMRC MPN MKNSSDTS1TB-D8

1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen3 x4 speeds up to 3300 MBps read and 2900 MBps write, 3D NAND, InnoGrit IG5216 controller, 500 TBW endurance and MEDS data protection

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Fast boot and load times with up to 3300 MBps sequential read
  • Quick file saves and installs backed by up to 2900 MBps sequential write
  • Snappy multitasking from up to 344000 IOPS random read
  • Responsive apps and OS thanks to up to 343000 IOPS random write
  • Long-term reliability supported by 500 TBW endurance rating

1TB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 SSD

The Mushkin Enhanced Tempest MKNSSDTS1TB-D8 is a 1TB internal solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops with an M.2 2280 slot. It uses 3D NAND flash and an InnoGrit IG5216 controller to deliver NVMe 1.4 performance for everyday computing and intensive workloads.

Sustained write behaviour

The drive is rated for up to 2900 MBps sequential write and 343000 IOPS random write, with 500TB total bytes written and 1500000 hours MTBF. MEDS data protection, fourth-generation LDPC ECC and end-to-end data path protection maintain integrity during long transfers and heavy multi-tasking.

Compatibility check

Verify your motherboard or laptop provides an M.2 2280 key-M slot wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 and NVMe 1.4 support. Confirm the BIOS or UEFI recognises NVMe boot drives and that a 1TB capacity fits your partition scheme and operating system requirements.

How it compares

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

Price $286.99
Pricier than about 67% 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 3,300 MB/s
Higher than about 58% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $286.99 per TB
Pricier than about 74% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMushkin Enhanced
Product lineTempest
Model nameMKNSSDTS1 TB-D8
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,900 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 344,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 343,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipInnoGrit IG5216
Write endurance500 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw0.3 W
Active power draw3.75 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height3.8 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight7g
Shipping weight0.01 kg
Package size127 × 51 × 18 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Seek time< 0.1 ms
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

Does the 0.3 W idle draw keep the MKNSSDTS1TB-D8 cool during all-day workloads?

The drive idles at 0.3 W and uses the InnoGrit IG5216 controller with a low-power design, so heat output stays minimal even under sustained PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 operation.

What motherboard slot is required for the M.2 2280 form factor of this Tempest SSD?

You need an M.2 2280 key-M slot wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 to run the drive at its rated 3300 MBps read and 2900 MBps write speeds.

Will the PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface work on an older board limited to PCIe Gen2 speeds?

The drive is backward compatible with PCIe Gen2 slots, but sequential reads will be capped below the advertised 3300 MBps and writes below 2900 MBps.

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