Integral 500GB M3+SSD NVME M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 R-5000MB/s W-2600MB/s TLC M2 Solid State Drive

I need a decent but not overly expensive NVME for my new build, to use as a boot drive and programs and there’s a plethora out there to search through, varying speeds and budgets.What surprised me and then ultimately persuaded me was the description of using TLC memory.As many many at this price bracket use QLC flash memory, I had to go on Integrals website and download the datasheet to confirm, it does indeed use TLC memory.There is a somewhat hit and that’s on write speed, it could be up to half when you compare other brands/model at this price BUT the durability is nearly quadruple, what TLC is known for me. QLC may give you the write speeds but ultimately it will wear down faster, as its mostly a cheaper quality of flash memory.For me, I’m not a gamer but a photographer and so far its plenty fast, my PC boots in 8 seconds and ready to go! Programs open within a blink of an eye and I would only be able to compare any difference If I was sponsored Tag Heuer timing; from what I came from (120GB SSD), this is fast enough. If you get the 1TB version write speeds are much faster, so nearly joins the QLC club but still being TLC it has the durability plus has a three year warranty.Personally, I think this NVME is a diamond in the rough and not all will realise the value and quality rather ponder over brands like Crucial/Samsung/Kingston only. I’ve known, used and trusted Integral brand for several years, having their SD cards, SSD drives and their other market of high quality LED bulbs, especially their high cri versions (all still working)

Packed the SSD with a very heavy metal tow bar. Well done Amazon! I have very low hope it will actually still work when i try it out. Careless packing indeed

Okay when bought loads more on market now