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Thin M.2 2280 SSD with black graphene heatsink label

Team Group

Team Group CARDEA Z540 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe 2.0 internal SSD TM8FF1001T0C129

SKU CH-W5HM-CMS4P MPN TM8FF1001T0C129

PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2.0 SSD with 1TB 3D NAND and 1GB DRAM cache reaching 11700 MBps read and 9500 MBps write

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 11,700 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen5 × 4 with NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Sequential reads up to 11700 MBps accelerate game loads
  • Sequential writes up to 9500 MBps speed up large file saves
  • Patented graphene heatsink keeps temperatures low under load
  • 600 TBW rating supports heavy daily workloads
  • 1GB DRAM cache smooths random access performance

Product identity

The Team Group CARDEA Z540 is a 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD built for consumer systems that support PCIe Gen5x4 and NVMe 2.0. It uses 3D NAND and a 1GB DRAM cache to deliver sequential reads up to 11700 MBps and writes up to 9500 MBps. The drive is rated for 600TB written and 1,700,000 hours MTBF.

Graphene heatsink benefit

A patented graphene heatsink is integrated onto the drive to dissipate heat without adding bulk. This allows the controller and NAND to sustain high throughput during extended workloads while keeping the module within the 0°C to 70°C operating range. No extra cooling hardware is required from the user.

Platform checklist

Verify that your motherboard has an M.2 slot wired for PCIe Gen5x4 and that the BIOS supports NVMe 2.0 boot drives. The module measures 22.00mm wide by 80.00mm long by 3.70mm high and weighs 13.00g, so confirm clearance around the slot. Supported operating systems include Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, macOS 10.4 or later, and Linux kernel 2.6.33 or later.

How it compares

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

Price $193.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 11,700 MB/s
Higher than about 92% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $193.99 per TB
Pricier than about 59% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTeam Group
Product lineCARDEA Z540
Model nameTM8FF1001T0C129
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 11,700 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 9,500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memory1 GB DRAM
Write endurance600 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen5 × 4 with NVMe
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height3.7 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight13g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size223 × 194 × 22 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Operating humidity rangeRH 90% under 40 celsius degree (operational)
Max shock tolerance1500G/0.5 ms
Vibration tolerance80 Hz~2000 Hz/20G
More details
Mean time between failures1,700,000 h

Questions about this item

How long before the 1TB 3D NAND reaches its 600TB write limit?

The drive is rated for 600TBW; at 1TB per day that equals roughly 600 days before the warranty endurance ceiling is reached.

What stops the PCIe Gen5x4 NVMe 2.0 controller from holding its 11700 MBps read speed during long sessions?

The graphene heatsink and intelligent thermal conditioning keep the controller within its 0°C to 70°C operating range so throttling only begins if that ceiling is exceeded.

How hot and loud does the TM8FF1001T0C129 get when it runs all day?

The patented graphene heatsink is silent and maintains the drive inside the 0°C to 70°C spec; no fan means zero acoustic output.

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