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Small green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black chips no heatsink

Crucial

Crucial CT500P310SSD8 P310 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-9RF3-NJF61 MPN CT500P310SSD8

A 500 GB M.2 2280 NVMe drive delivering up to 6600 MB/s read and 3500 MB/s write over PCIe 4.0 x4 for faster bootups, file transfers and game loads

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe

Capacity 500GB w/o Heatsink

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Faster bootups and game loads with up to 6600 MBps read speed
  • Quicker file transfers at up to 3500 MBps write speed
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface enables high bandwidth for demanding tasks
  • 3D NAND technology extends drive lifecycle and storage capacity
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits standard laptop and desktop slots

Crucial P310 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The Crucial P310 is a 500GB internal solid state drive built in the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects via a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe interface using 3D NAND memory components. This drive targets consumer laptops and desktops needing fast primary storage.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This SSD suits users upgrading a compatible M.2 slot to gain sequential reads up to 6600 MBps and writes up to 3500 MBps for quicker bootups, file transfers and game loads. Systems limited to PCIe 3.0 or lacking an M.2 2280 key will not reach the rated speeds and should consider other options.

Deciding specification: no heatsink included

The drive ships without a heatsink, so the motherboard or laptop must provide adequate airflow or its own thermal solution to maintain performance under sustained workloads. Check your platform clearance before purchase.

Highlights

  • Faster bootups and game loads with up to 6600 MBps read speed
  • Quicker file transfers at up to 3500 MBps write speed
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface enables high bandwidth for demanding tasks
  • 3D NAND technology extends drive lifecycle and storage capacity
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits standard laptop and desktop slots

Specifications

BrandCrucial
SeriesP310
ModelCT500P310SSD8
Part NumberCT500P310SSD8
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4 NVMe
ProtocolNVMe
Max Sequential ReadUp to 6600 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 3500 MBps
HeatSinkwithout HeatSink
FeaturesSHIFT UP TO GEN4: Next-level Gen4 performance at up to 6,600MB/s — Speed up your bootups, file transfers, and game loads without compromising on quality
EXTEND LIFECYCLE AND STORAGE: Increase your device’s capacity and lifecycle to store more of what matters
FASTER GAMEPLAY AND BOOTUPS: Nearly 20% faster performance in bootups and gameplay
BETTER PRODUCTIVITY: Up to 20% faster performance in real world tasks compared to other Gen4 SSDs when booting Windows, starting applications like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and working in applications like Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
POWE
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size140 × 95 × 15 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drive in my laptop, and which step often goes wrong?

Insert the drive at an angle into the M.2 slot, press it flat, and secure it with the single retention screw; the step most people miss is tightening that screw so the drive stays fully seated.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D NAND SSD need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the 3D NAND cells handle wear internally, so replacement only happens if the drive reaches its write endurance limit or fails unexpectedly.

At what point does the 6600 MBps sequential read speed stop scaling under sustained workloads?

The controller will throttle once the drive temperature reaches its thermal limit, so sustained reads hold at peak speed only while the SSD stays cool enough.

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