Seagate Technology Holdings plc introduced the next generation of SSD technology to its lineup, the FireCuda
540. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD delivers unparalleled performance to
gamers, creators, and tech enthusiasts - adding the fastest speeds and
endurance to the company's
line of PC storage products.
Seagate's fastest and highest performance M.2 2280 SSD, the FireCuda 540
delivers sequential read speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s and sequential
write speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s. Built for sustained,
pro-level gaming and accelerated content creation, the new drive
performs up to 50% faster than Gen4 M.2 NVMe drives and 17 times faster
than SATA-based SSDs. With the latest 3D TLC NAND technology and built
with a Seagate-validated E26 controller, the FireCuda 540 provides the
most advanced speed and durability-allowing users to push limits when
gaming or creating content. Plug-and-play compatible with all PCIe Gen5
motherboards and backwards compatible with PCIe Gen4, the drive is
accessible and ready for trailblazing.
"Gamers and content creators have asked for performance of PCIe Gen5
technology and we've listened," said Lance Ohara, Vice President of
Product Line Management at Seagate Technology. "Seagate is thrilled to
bring the fastest and best technology to the gaming and content creating
community."
Available in capacities up to 2TB and with Seagate's signature endurance
designed to perform under heavy use, the FireCuda 540 offers 1.8M mean
time between failures (MTBF) and up to 2000TB of total bytes written
(TBW) - meaning gamers can write and delete up to 1TB of the drive
capacity every day for five years.
Optimized with DirectStorage firmware for an enhanced PC gaming
experience, the drive also includes Seagate's three-year Rescue Data
Recovery Service plan and a five-year limited warranty,
offering peace of mind. It's also bundled with Seagate's SeaTools 5.0
making it easy for gamers, content creators, and PC builders to manage
and monitor the performance and health of their drives.
Available now, Seagate's FireCuda 540 is offered for $179.99 (1TB) and $299.99 (2TB).