Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 1TB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT1000BX500SSD101

I have owned various PCs in the last 20 years or so and they all had old school mechanical HDDs, and to be honest I never really had many issues with them. All my PCs were either from before SSDs existed or were from when they were still quite expensive and generally came in smaller capacities (my current rig is around 6 or so years old). As I cannot afford to upgrade right now or ideally build my own, I decided to make some tweaks to my existing rig as it is still fairly decent for its age. I upgraded ram a couple of years ago (2x16gb sticks) and last week upgraded from the stock cooler to a much beefier Be Quiet cooler as the CPU was really getting hot under heavy load. While I was at it I thought it was time to finally go over to an SSD seeing as they now have much better capacity for not a lot of money. I decided to go for Crucial as I have always had good experience with them. My PC ram is Crucial and so is the M.2 SSD in my PS5. I felt this had the specs that suited me and as I say, price wise, it was pretty damn cheap. Sadly due to my board being slightly older and being a micro ATX I don't have an M.2 slot, so SATA was the only way to go. I did make one error though as I assumed it would come with a SATA cable, but of course we know what you do if you "assume" anything. It was a simple enough solution, order a cable from Amazon and just fit the drive a day later than planned (I only mention this as I am sure there are others as naive as me who will get caught out too). It was very simple to fit as well. Plugged the SATA cable into the drive and the motherboard and found a spare power plug coming from the power supply that fitted as well and then it was time to test things out. Booted the PC up and while it did take a while to boot (remember this is still booting to my old drive) which is quite normal when installing new parts, but booted as normal. I then opened Acronis True Image (go to the website on the SSD instructions and download the file) and followed the onscreen prompts to clone my old HDD to my new SSD. I had deleted all my music from the HDD before starting this as it took up over 400gb and I felt that would just slow the cloning process down. Even with another 400+ storage still on the drive, it only took about 2 hours to do a full copy. After it was finished I rebooted the PC, went into bios and assigned the SSD as my new boot drive. The PC then booted to Windows so much faster than it normally does and programs loads almost instantly rather than the delayed response of yore. Even web browsers and internet tabs load faster. I also noticed that after the PC logs into Windows I can access programs straight away rather than waiting for Windows to do all its stuff before being allowed to access anything. Seriously loving this piece of kit. The way it works is perfect for me, and is going to make using my PC so much of a better experience than it has been. Factor in the easy installation and the free no issues cloning software, and I think I got an absolute bargain at less than £40. Oh, and I kept the old HDD in the rig but formatted it to use just as storage for my music which I have already reinstalled. Only one program had an issue, with my copy of Photoshop saying the licence was not on it, but that was easily rectifiable, and every other program seems to have carried the licences over.

Love these Crucial SSD's. Installed hundreds of them in older PC's and Laptops. Fast and reliable for the price. Never had a single issue. I also use them in external drive bays for storage. Great budget drive if your building your own PC or want to speed up an old one

Excellent SSD, perfect for CCTV use. I installed this 1TB SSD in my CCTV base unit and it works flawlessly. Installation was very easy, it fit perfectly and was recognised straight away without any issues. It has been very reliable so far, running smoothly with stable performance. The price was reasonable for the quality, and it does exactly what I needed it to do. Also a perfect combination for the Eufy HomeBase CCTV hub – fits perfectly and works perfectly. Great upgrade if you need dependable storage for security recordings. Very satisfied with the purchase and would definitely recommend.

If you are looking for a fast, reliable and affordable way to upgrade your laptop or desktop computer, you might want to consider the Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD. This solid-state drive (SSD) uses flash memory to store and access data, which means it has no moving parts and consumes less power than a traditional hard disk drive (HDD). It also offers faster boot times, quicker file transfers and improved overall system responsiveness. ---Pros--- + Easy installation: The Crucial BX500 SSD comes with a 2.5-inch form factor that fits most laptops and desktops. It also includes a spacer for 9.5mm applications and Acronis True Image HD software for cloning your existing drive. You can follow the step-by-step instructions on Crucial’s website to install the SSD yourself or use their online support if you need any help. + High capacity: It offers 1TB of storage space, which is enough for most users to store their operating system, applications, games, photos, videos and other files. You can also choose from other capacities ranging from 240GB to 2TB, depending on your needs and budget. + Fast performance: It delivers up to 540MB/s of sequential read speed and up to 500MB/s of sequential write speed, which is much faster than a typical HDD. It also supports the SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is compatible with most systems. The SSD improves the overall performance of your system by reducing boot times, loading times and lagging issues. + Low power consumption: It uses 3D NAND flash technology, which stacks layers of memory cells vertically to increase density and efficiency. This reduces the power consumption of the SSD by up to 45x compared to a typical HDD, which extends the battery life of your laptop and lowers the heat generation of your system. + Affordable price: It is one of the most affordable SSDs on the market, offering great value for money. You can get the 1TB model for around £47 on Amazon UK, which is much cheaper than some of its competitors. You also get a 3-year limited warranty from Crucial, which covers any defects or malfunctions of the SSD. ---Cons--- - No DRAM cache: It does not have a DRAM cache, which is a small amount of memory that acts as a buffer between the SSD and the system. A DRAM cache can improve the performance and endurance of the SSD by reducing the number of write operations to the flash memory. However, it also adds to the cost and complexity of the SSD. The lack of a DRAM cache may affect the performance of the Crucial BX500 SSD in some scenarios, such as heavy multitasking or sustained workloads. - Low endurance rating: it has an endurance rating of 360TBW (terabytes written), which means it can write up to 360TB of data before its performance degrades or fails. This is lower than some other SSDs in its class, such as the Samsung 860 EVO (600TBW) or the WD Blue 3D NAND (600TBW). However, this rating is still sufficient for most users who do not write large amounts of data frequently. According to Crucial’s calculations, you can write about 197GB per day for five years before reaching the limit. ---Reasons to Buy--- * You want to upgrade your system with a fast, reliable and affordable SSD * You need a high-capacity SSD that can store all your files * You care about the battery life and heat generation of your system * You are comfortable with installing the SSD yourself or using online support ---Reasons to Avoid--- *You need a high-performance SSD that can handle heavy multitasking or sustained workloads *You prefer an SSD with a higher endurance rating that can last longer *You are not confident with installing the SSD yourself or using online support Conclusion The Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their system with a fast, dependable, and reasonably priced SSD. It provides high capacity, low power consumption, and simple installation at an affordable price. However, it may not be appropriate for users who require high performance or endurance from their SSDs.

I was in the market to purchase a new SSD for my PS4 and everyone pointed me to this one. The quality is great, the price is reasonable despite the outrageous storage prices. Without a doubt one of the easiest set ups ever. In my opinion, this is THE SSD you need for a PS4.

I upgraded laptop to a new one as my trusty 17 inch HP seemed on steam power taking forever to load up, run properly and shut down / update... to find the way it was ported over was half mine , half new and a % of programs that no longer worked.... so returned it as not for me... Upgrade from 1TB to 2TB and a faster item, after using Macrium I cloned drive ( but it does come with software, but I've used this for years ) 1 partition changed to put extra TB into windows drive. Pulled laptop apart, pulled old 2015 drive out and put this in. Put battery in and it boots. Faster under 30 secs from minutes, downloaded updates. And installs in seconds, power off under 20 secs. All software works ( apart from Outlook has lost profile but that's a Microsoft thing... be a YouTube to resolve) But £ for £ the fastest Upgrade for faster loading, programs opening and general made a 2016 laptop that was due to be binned into the better % and more usable again. Going to buy another for CCTV as far faster access and near instant write makes anything old and obsolete now the opposite....

I couldn't find this info anywhere online, so it's probably worth me mentioning it here. All the "Acronis Edition" bit means is that this one comes with a little leaflet that offers access to a cutdown version of their cloning software, and a discount on a subscription to their other software. The actual drive is identical to the "Non Acronis" version. There's no pre formatting and install files on the drive. No unformattable second partition that holds their software. Nothing. To all intents and purposes it's exactly the same item, just with an extra leaflet...... and a quite nice discount. Anyway, the drive isn't the worlds fastest, and it slows down a little when you chuck a large amount of data at it all at once, but it's a hell of an upgrade from even a 7200rpm mechanical hard drive, and it's about the cheapest "Name brand" unit you'll find. It's probably not ideal for a modern top of the line gaming computers main drive, but it's easily up to giving an aging laptop a new burst of speed. This particular one has gone in my aging Alienware M14x r1 to replace it's original Seagate "Momentus" 7200rpm drive (A pretty quick unit in it's day). I'd just put a clean install of windows 10 on that one before deciding it was still WAY too slow and I wanted to upgrade it to this SSD. This upgrade has near as damn it halved the boot up time, and it's made the whole system feel significantly more responsive. Before, the laptop felt old, clunky, and annoying to use, but this has made it feel a lot less like the relic it is. :) So, If you just want to replace a mechanical HDD and make your old system run noticeably smoother, there's not a whole lot of point spending any more than this (And as far as I can see, no point paying extra for the non "Acronis Edition" version of this drive), but if you're after a replacement C:\ drive for your all singing all dancing monster gaming/video editing PC, you might want to think about spending the little extra to get something that doesn't slow down when large files are being wrote to it.

Bought to use with eufy base station plug & play works fine no issues built quality good

Also zur SSD ist wenig zu sagen, außer dass sie sofort erkannt wird und einfach gut funktioniert. Es werden etwa 111GB von Windows erfasst. Wir befinden uns also im 10%-Rahmen und damit kann man zufrieden sein. Loben möchte ich auch ausdrücklich die einfache und umweltschonende Verpackung. Die SSD ist in einem einfachen aufklappbaren Plastikmantel aufbewahrt und liegt in einem einfachen DHL-Päckchen. Man kann alles locker mit der Hand öffnen und braucht keine Schere oder Geduld um an die SSD heranzukommen. Da habe ich bei anderen Herstellern schon frustrierende Erfahrungen gemacht. Desweiteren ist der Preis von 19.00€ noch zu loben, sowie der kostenlose Primeversand, der von Monatg auf Dienstag weniger als 24h gedauert hat. Ich habe die SSD vor wenigen Minuten mittels USB-Fetplattengehäuse an ein uraltes Notebook gesteckt, in welchem noch eine SATA1 (ja ohne Witz SATA-150) HDD werkelt. Das Notebook wird für Studienzwecke mit dieser SSD reanimiert und soll für einfache Office-Aufgaben und seichte Tasks wieder startklar gemacht werden. Dazu klone ich nun die HDD auf die neue SSD. Soweit sieht es gut aus. Zwar werde ich mit dem SATA-1 Port zwar keine Geschwindigkeitsrekorde brechen, aber die SSD-typischen Zugriffszeiten erhält man natürlich mit dieser Platte trotzdem. @Amazon und @Crucial: Einfach geil. Danke!

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Ho acquistato il Crucial BX500 da 1 TB per dare nuova vita a un PC desktop che usava ancora un hard disk meccanico, e il risultato è stato sorprendente. Il sistema ora si avvia in pochi secondi e le applicazioni si aprono istantaneamente. 🚀 Prestazioni ottime: • Velocità in lettura fino a 540 MB/s reali: si sente subito la differenza rispetto a un HDD. • Perfetto per sistema operativo, programmi e anche giochi leggeri. 🔧 Installazione facilissima: • Formato standard 2,5” SATA, subito riconosciuto dal BIOS. • Nessun problema di compatibilità, montato con l’adattatore da 3,5” e funzionante da subito. 📦 Qualità garantita da Crucial: • Marchio affidabile, supportato da Micron, sinonimo di qualità nel settore delle memorie. • Temperature sempre sotto controllo, anche dopo lunghe sessioni di utilizzo. 💰 Ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo: • Per meno di quanto costa un NVMe, hai una soluzione SATA capiente e veloce per qualsiasi PC o notebook. 📌 Conclusione: Se cerchi un SSD SATA solido, veloce e capiente, il Crucial BX500 da 1 TB è una scelta sicura e intelligente. Perfetto sia per upgrade che per backup. Lo consiglio senza esitazione.