I bought this storage for my desktop PC in addition to my existing storage. Previously I only had a 500gb SATA SSD and a 1TBHDD so getting this 2TB drive gave me over double the storage which is amazing. UL's newest 3DMark SSD Gaming Test is the most comprehensive SSD gaming test ever devised. We consider it to be superior to testing against games themselves because, as a trace, it is much more consistent than variations that will occur between runs on the actual game itself. This test is, in fact, the same as running the actual game, just without the inconsistencies inherent to application testing. In short, we believe that this is the world's best way to test an SSDs gaming prowess and accurately compare it against competing SSDs. The 3DMark SSD Gaming Test measures and scores the following:

The 2TB storage capacity of this SSD is generous, providing ample space for my extensive gaming library, multimedia files, and applications. I no longer have to worry about running out of storage or constantly juggling files. The Crucial P5 Plus offers a perfect balance of speed and capacity, allowing me to store and access all my games and files with ease.

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I used this in my new ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) laptop to add a second drive for Linux. The SSD did come with a screw, however the laptop had one already in the post. The tiny SSD screw was in a separate compartment in the clamshell, and unless you were looking for it, it would be easy to lose. Die M.2-Formfaktor macht diese SSD nicht nur leistungsstark, sondern auch äußerst platzsparend. Die Installation war denkbar einfach, und die schlanke Bauweise ermöglicht es, sie in kompakten Systemen zu verwenden, ohne wertvollen Platz zu beanspruchen.

First and foremost, the installation process was a breeze. The SSD is designed to seamlessly fit into M.2 slots, and it flawlessly integrated with my Alienware M17 R2. The clear instructions provided by Crucial simplified the installation, and within minutes, I had successfully installed the SSD. However, it's important to note that after installation, formatting the disk drive is necessary to ensure the new drive letter shows up on your computer. Once formatted, the Crucial P5 Plus SSD is ready to unleash its full potential.The reliability and durability of the Crucial P5 Plus are top-notch. Built with 3D NAND technology, this SSD ensures long-term endurance and data integrity. It is designed to withstand heavy workloads and intense gaming sessions, making it a reliable companion for years to come. The peace of mind that comes with knowing my valuable data is secure is truly priceless. This SSD feels very nice and high quality with a good looking heat sink on top. This was my first time installing a M.2 drive so it took me a while to figure out how to access the storage after it was in. Mit einer Kapazität von 2TB bietet die Crucial P5 Plus ausreichend Speicherplatz für umfangreiche Dateien, Spiele und Anwendungen. Dies ist besonders für Content Creators, Gamer und professionelle Anwender von Vorteil, die großen Wert auf eine hohe Speicherkapazität legen, ohne Kompromisse bei der Geschwindigkeit einzugehen. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.

Typical I/O performance numbers as measured using CrystalDiskMark® with a queue depth of128 and write cache enabled. Fresh out-of-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results. When installed in a Gen3 system, typical read/write speeds are 3300/2700MB/s. Crucial P5 Plus 1TB PCIe Gen4 3D NAND NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD, up to 6600MB/s - CT1000P5PSSD8 Solid State Drive.This flash is different from that of the previous-generation that we’ve seen produced by Micron. We went into detail about this new flash on our Phison PS5018-E18 preview, but for those who want the gist, instead of taking advantage of a floating gate architecture, the company’s B47R flash leverages a replacement gate architecture. Micron’s replacement gate architecture combines both charge traps with the company’s CMOS-under array technology, allowing for a 30% smaller die size when compared to competitors’ flash. When compared to the company’s previous-generation 96L TLC, the new replacement gate flash replaces the polysilicon gates with metal and takes advantage of a different etching method, resulting in greatly reduced cell-to-cell capacitive coupling issues, lowered resistance levels, and allows for increased program pulse ramping. All this works in unison to provide not only lower read and write latencies and boosted throughput, but also improved reliability and endurance. We are looking for 4,000 MB/s here, and the 2TB P5 Plus comes close, but no cigar. 3DMark SSD Gaming Test

With double the capacity of the 1TB model, the 2TB P5 Plus comes with a dynamic SLC cache that measures twice as large. As a result, Crucial’s 2TB P5 Plus absorbed 200GB of data before degrading in performance from roughly 5.1 GBps down to 1.8 GBps for the remainder of the test. This performance gave it a solid empty-to-fill time, ranking fourth in the comparison pool. The SLC cache recouped roughly 150GB of capacity in each recovery round (ranging from 30 seconds to 30 minutes). Power Consumption and Temperature Die Geschwindigkeit dieser SSD ist schlichtweg atemberaubend. Die Gen4 NVMe-Technologie sorgt für blitzschnelle Lese- und Schreibgeschwindigkeiten, die sich positiv auf die Leistung meines Systems auswirken. Das Laden von Anwendungen, das Übertragen großer Dateien und das Booten des Betriebssystems erfolgen in Rekordzeit. Diese SSD bringt die Leistung meines Systems auf ein neues Niveau. Overall I'm extremely pleased. The value I received is very good considering the amount of storage, the performance and the price. My games boot super fast and my boot drive is now free from large game files and constant game and driver updates. This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. Fast storage matters. Storage performance impacts every aspect of personal computing. Nothing is as important or more important for a superior user experience than superior storage performance. Period. As expected, the 2TB P5 Plus, just as its smaller sibling did previously, demonstrated that where performance matters, Crucial's P5 Plus stands ready to deliver the goods. Not only that, as currently priced, it will do so for the lowest cost per gigabyte for a hyper-class SSD of its kind. Its performance to price ratio is currently unmatched as we see it.

Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. Not all capacities available at initial launch. The Crucial P5 Plus 2TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD is a game-changer for any gaming enthusiast seeking lightning-fast speeds and enhanced performance. I recently upgraded my Alienware M17 R2 gaming laptop with this SSD, and I am thrilled with the results. If you're looking to elevate your gaming experience, the Crucial P5 Plus is an absolute must-have!