Crucial has launched its new T705 drive with a PCIe 5.0 interface, reaching sequential read speeds of up to 14,500 MB/s. This SSD positions itself as a powerful option for home users looking to reduce load times and improve fluidity in intensive tasks. Competition in high-speed storage is intensifying.
Architecture and controller: keys to extreme performance 🚀
The T705 uses a next-generation Phison E26 controller and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND memory. Its PCIe 5.0 x4 interface allows bandwidth of up to 16 GT/s per lane, doubling the limit of the previous generation. To sustain these speeds, it incorporates a low-profile heatsink, although in systems with limited airflow, additional cooling may be required.
The SSD that will make your wallet (and your motherboard) cry 💸
With these numbers, the T705 promises to load Windows before you finish blinking. Of course, you'll need a motherboard with PCIe 5.0, a decent power supply, and maybe sell a kidney to afford it. That said, when you open the file explorer, you'll notice the pixels move with an elegance they never had before.