SSD-asema Transcend 500 GB M.2 PCI Express 3.0 NVMe TS500GMTE115S

Transcend TS500GMTE115S is a 500 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD in the 2280 form factor that offers high-speed storage for desktops, laptops and ultrabooks. Compliant with NVMe 1.4 and using a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, this drive provides fast sequential read performance up to 3200 MB/s and write performance up to 2000 MB/s while delivering efficient power usage and robust data protection features.

Advantages

The SSD combines PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth and NVMe 1.4 protocol to deliver low-latency, high-throughput storage. Its M.2 2280 size fits modern PCs and portable systems, and the low-power design helps extend battery life in laptops. Built-in LDPC error-correction and dynamic thermal throttling improve data integrity and sustained performance under load. Transcend’s SSD Scope utility enables monitoring and simple maintenance.

Suitable for

• Upgrading desktop PCs for faster boot and application load times
• Laptop and ultrabook storage upgrades where M.2 2280 compatibility exists
• Content editing and multimedia workflows that benefit from high sequential transfer speeds
• General-purpose storage for games, applications and large file libraries

Key specifications

• Model: TS500GMTE115S
• Capacity: 500 GB
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Sequential read speed: up to 3200 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 2000 MB/s
• Weight: 0.008 kg

How to use

Install the M.2 2280 SSD into a compatible M.2 slot on the motherboard following the device and system manufacturer instructions. Secure the module with the appropriate standoff and screw, then initialize and format the drive in your operating system if required. For best results, update system BIOS/UEFI and storage drivers to ensure full PCIe Gen3 x4 operation.

Recommendations

Use Transcend’s SSD Scope software to monitor drive health, update firmware and perform maintenance tasks. Ensure adequate cooling in compact systems to avoid sustained thermal throttling during prolonged heavy workloads.