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Green rectangular M.2 2280 circuit board with black controller and NAND chips, no heatsink

Seagate

Seagate FireCuda 540 ZP1000GM3A004 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-X7D7-C1V8J MPN ZP1000GM3A004

1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface delivering up to 9500 MBps read and 8500 MBps write speeds for demanding gaming and creative workloads

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 8,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Fast game loads with DirectStorage support
  • Sequential reads up to 9500 MBps
  • Sequential writes up to 8500 MBps
  • Random reads up to 1300000 IOPS
  • Random writes up to 1500000 IOPS

Seagate FireCuda 540 1TB PCIe 5.0 SSD

The Seagate FireCuda 540 is a 1TB internal solid-state drive built on the PCI-Express 5.0 x4 interface with NVME protocol. It uses 3D TLC memory to deliver sequential reads up to 9500 MBps and writes up to 8500 MBps. The drive targets enthusiasts and content creators who need high throughput for large project files and modern DirectStorage-enabled titles.

Thermals noise and power

Without a heatsink the drive relies on motherboard cooling to manage thermals during sustained workloads. Active power draw is rated at 10W while idle consumption sits at 144 mW. The M.2 2280 form factor produces no audible noise because it has no moving parts.

Bundle and software impact

The package includes three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services and a five-year limited warranty. These services provide a path to professional recovery if the drive fails and extend the standard coverage period. No additional software utilities or mounting hardware are mentioned in the specifications.

How it compares

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

Price $130.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 9,500 MB/s
Higher than about 91% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $130.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 67% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineFireCuda 540
Model nameZP1000GM3A004
Part numberZP1000GM3A004
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 8,500 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 1,300,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,500,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw144(mW)
Active power draw10 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size155 × 108 × 24 mm
More details
Mean time between failures1,800,000 h

Questions about this item

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

Insert the M.2 2280 module into a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 slot at a 30-degree angle, secure it with the motherboard screw, then enable NVMe 2.0 in BIOS; the step most people miss is checking that the slot runs at Gen 5 speed rather than falling back to Gen 4.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D TLC 1TB drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; monitor health via SMART tools and replace the drive if the media‑wear indicator approaches 100 % or if the MTBF rating of 1800000 hours is exceeded in critical workloads.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy writes on this PCI-Express 5.0 x4 SSD?

The controller will throttle once the NAND temperature rises under continuous 8500 MBps writes, reducing sequential throughput to protect the 3D TLC memory and keep power draw near the 10 W active rating.

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