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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with gold edge connector and black controller chip

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE AG450E1TB-G 1TB M.2 2280 internal SSD

SKU CH-47HJ-2ET9G MPN AG450E1TB-G

M.2 2280 internal SSD with PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 1.4, delivering up to 5000 MBps read and 4600 MBps write speeds

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity1TB
  • Memory Components3D NAND TLC
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
  • Fast game loads with sequential reads up to 5000 MBps
  • Quick file saves with sequential writes up to 4600 MBps
  • 1TB capacity stores large libraries and projects
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers high bandwidth
  • 3D NAND TLC memory provides reliable endurance

AORUS Gen4 5000E 1TB M.2 SSD

The GIGABYTE AORUS Gen4 5000E is a 1TB M.2 2280 internal solid state drive built for consumer workloads. It uses 3D NAND TLC memory and connects via a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.4 support. Sequential reads reach up to 5000 MBps and writes up to 4600 MBps.

Ideal for PC builders upgrading storage

This drive suits anyone adding fast primary storage to a desktop or laptop with an M.2 slot wired for PCI-Express 4.0 x4. HMB, TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support help maintain performance over time. Systems limited to PCI-Express 3.0 will not reach the rated speeds.

The deciding spec is the PCI-Express 4.0 x4

Your motherboard must provide an M.2 slot that runs at PCI-Express 4.0 x4 to deliver the quoted 5000 MBps read and 4600 MBps write figures. If the slot is wired for 3.0 x4 or 4.0 x2, the drive will still work but at lower throughput.

Highlights

  • Fast game loads with sequential reads up to 5000 MBps
  • Quick file saves with sequential writes up to 4600 MBps
  • 1TB capacity stores large libraries and projects
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface delivers high bandwidth
  • 3D NAND TLC memory provides reliable endurance

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
SeriesAORUS Gen4 5000E
Part NumberAG450E1TB-G
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity1TB
Memory Components3D NAND TLC
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
Max Sequential ReadUp to 5000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 4600 MBps
Shipping weight0.04 kg
Package size125 × 80 × 18 mm

Questions about this item

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

Insert the drive into the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 slot at an angle, secure it with the motherboard screw, and enable NVMe 1.4 in BIOS so the 5000 MBps read speed is active.

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

No mechanical parts require service; run TRIM periodically and monitor S.M.A.R.T. data, and replace the unit only when the 1000 GB capacity reaches its write endurance limit.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy writes?

The sequential write ceiling of 4600 MBps is reached before the 5000 MBps read limit, so prolonged large-file transfers will hit that write bottleneck first.

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