We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Rectangular 2.5 inch black SSD labeled 960GB Mushkin Source 2 DCX

Mushkin Enhanced

Mushkin Enhanced Source 2 DCX 960GB 2.5 internal SSD

SKU CH-E1W3-RAESN

2.5 inch SATA internal solid state drive with 960GB capacity for laptops and desktops

  • Device TypeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • 960 GB capacity stores large game libraries and media
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface delivers consistent read and write speeds
  • Slim 0.276-inch height suits slim laptops and compact desktops
  • Solid-state design eliminates moving parts for silent operation

2.5 inch SATA SSD for storage upgrades

This Mushkin Enhanced Source 2 DCX drive provides 960GB of capacity in a standard 2.5 inch form factor. It connects through a SATA 6Gb/s interface for broad compatibility with desktops and laptops. The slim 0.276 in profile helps it fit tight drive bays or caddies.

Suits builds needing a 2.5 inch SATA drive.

Buyers with a free 2.5 inch bay and SATA port can add fast solid-state storage without adapters. Systems that only accept M.2 modules cannot use this drive. Shoppers who need higher capacities should consider larger models.

SATA 6Gb/s interface determines host compatibility

The drive communicates over the SATA 6Gb/s bus, so the motherboard or controller must provide a matching SATA data and power connection. This single interface spec decides whether the SSD will install and operate in a given machine.

Highlights

  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • 960 GB capacity stores large game libraries and media
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface delivers consistent read and write speeds
  • Slim 0.276-inch height suits slim laptops and compact desktops
  • Solid-state design eliminates moving parts for silent operation

Specifications

Device TypeInternal / External Solid State Drive (SSD)

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5 inch Source 2 DCX need firmware updates or TRIM maintenance over its life?

The drive supports standard TRIM via the SATA interface, so the operating system handles routine garbage collection without user action. No separate firmware tool is required for normal operation.

What limits the 960 GB Source 2 DCX during sustained writes?

The SATA 6 Gb/s link caps sequential throughput, so once the SLC cache fills the drive settles at the native TLC write speed of the NAND.

How much heat or noise does the 0.276 in thick Source 2 DCX produce in all-day use?

With no moving parts and a thin 2.5 inch metal case, it runs silently and typically stays near ambient temperature under continuous SATA workloads.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.