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
Green printed circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and silver label

Mushkin Enhanced

Mushkin Enhanced Tempest MKNSSDTS512GB-D8 512GB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-VFWN-XAR7E MPN MKNSSDTS512GB-D8

A 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD reaching 3300 MBps read and 2200 MBps write with 344000 IOPS random read, 250TB endurance and 1500000 hours MTBF

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 512GB

  • Up to 3300 MBps sequential read for fast load times
  • Up to 2200 MBps sequential write for quick file saves
  • 344000 IOPS random read for responsive multitasking
  • 250 TBW endurance rating for long-term reliability
  • 1500000 hours MTBF for sustained operation

Capacity and interface

This Mushkin Enhanced Tempest drive provides 512GB of storage through a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface. It targets consumers upgrading a laptop or desktop who need faster boot and load times than a hard drive can deliver.

Build quality and daily use

The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard motherboard and notebook slots without cables. 3D NAND flash and the InnoGrit IG5216 controller keep idle power at 0.3W while MEDS, fourth-generation LDPC ECC and end-to-end data path protection guard stored files.

Compatibility check

Verify the system has an M-key M.2 socket that supports PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 operation. Confirm the BIOS or UEFI can boot from an NVMe device and that the operating system includes a suitable driver for the controller.

How it compares

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

Price $158.99
Cheaper than about 56% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 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 $310.53 per TB
Pricier than about 77% 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 nameMushkin Enhanced
Product lineTempest
Model nameMKNSSDTS512 GB-D8
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,300 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,200 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 endurance250 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.4
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4
Power
Idle power draw0.3 W
Active power draw3.2 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

Other versions of this model

3 more in the same range

Questions about this item

What maximum sequential read speed does the PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface allow on this drive?

The interface supports up to 3300 MBps sequential read on the Mushkin Tempest 512GB model.

Which motherboard slot and physical size does the M.2 2280 form factor require?

It fits a standard M.2 2280 key-M slot, 80 mm long and 22 mm wide.

What is the correct installation order for the InnoGrit IG5216 controller SSD and which step is often missed?

Insert the drive at an angle, press flat, secure with the motherboard screw, then enable NVMe in BIOS — the screw step is frequently skipped.

More in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs

Similar items