Transcend MTS830 512GB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD with Dram Cache, Up to 560MB/s, Compatible w/Ultrabook/Laptop/PC/Desktop, 3D TLC NAND Flash Internal Solid State Drive, LDPC Error Correction ECC, B+M Key

I purchased the Transcend 1TB M.2 2280 SATA III SSD to replace a SanDisk 512 GB SSD in my HP Pavillion laptop. I wanted to switch to windows 11, but did not have hardly any room left on that disk. Using a Fuabo docking station, and Acronis true image, I cloned this disk. When I connected the SSD via USB, I had to go into Computer Management under Tools running MSCONFIG to see the SSD. During the cloning process, the SSD temperature in one spot was 68° C (155°F). I decided to put a heat sink on it before putting it in the laptop. I hope it extends its life. CHKDSK said there were no errors. So, the SSD appears to be operating normally. I purchased this SSD instead of the western digital one because of the more favorable reviews. so far, I’m satisfied with this one.

I have a synology NAS that can utilize nvme, in pair (installed as RAID1) as a read/write cache'. I bought two of the transcend 128GB devices and they are working flawlessly. This brand is also on Synology's recommended list, albeit a different model. I want to point out that before I bought the transcends, I purchased two 128GB Silicon Power nvme's. After losing two hours, trying to get them to work, I gave up and returned and purchased the transcend's. I was done in 10 mins and had them functioning. zero issues, after two weeks of use. I should've purchased the transcends to begin with. I highly recommend these for Synology NAS read/write cache use.

Transcend is a well known brand and for its OEM quality. i recognize them way back in my PC Technician builder life. * Double-sided - It is a compatible fitment for my IODD Mini Pro even though its double sided surface mounted chip components * Thermal limit is 73c (standard), feels cooler than other competing brands like Kingspec, within the IODD MINI PRO it swings 67c - 73c on continuous WRITE/READ. * The far side of the M.2 near the edges of the screw area has no surface mount components (important) * power draw with my IODD Mini Pro = average 1.8 Watts (2.4W peek) on continuous Read/Write/Hardware IO Encryption enabled * Transfer speed is limited by Sata III but overall long endurance seems pretty smooth with DRAM cache support

This Transcend 1 TB SATAIII M.2 seems (to me) to run pretty hot, but I haven't noticed any issues. The package and the manufacturer's website both say that it includes a 5 year warranty (as opposed to the 3 year warranty that is mentioned in the listing). I was unable to purchase an NVMe M.2 drive for this use-case (hardware limitations of the mini PC) and I could have purchased other M.2 SSD SATA drives for about half of the price, but I just can't bring myself to buy an SSD that lacks a DRAM cache and this seemed to be the best price I could find on a 1TB SATA M.2 SSD with DRAM cache. This drive is installed in a BMAX B1 Plus mini PC [ASIN:B0D2HQMR4Q] that I am running inside of an full size arcade cabinet. I installed Transcend's SSD Scope software to check for firmware updates (there weren't any available) and used it for peeking at the temperatures. The software is very basic and doesn't have some of the features that I am used to seeing in competitors SSD management utilities (eg. Samsung Magician). I don't see a way to over provision in SSD Scope, so I just left 20% of the space unallocated in Disk Management. I do not leave SSD Scope running, but it seems like the only way to even manually check for firmware updates, which are probably pretty rare anyway. In the fanless BMAX B1 Plus, this SSD idles at around 60°C. When performing some sustained file copies I saw the drive running at around 80-84°C. Knowing that I had very limited space to work with in the mini BMAX case, I ordered a 6mm thick copper M.2 heatsink [ASIN:B0CWNLJZSP]. With the heatsink installed and the plastic cover of the BMAX case left off (nothing can touch it inside of the arcade cabinet), the same file copies resulted in temps of 64-71°C. The idle temperature was not changed. Under normal use, this arcade has very small and brief periods of reading and writing to/from this SSN (D:) drive. With the heatsink installed, I haven't seen the SSD go over 64°C during normal use. This is just me working within the constraints of my arcade cabinet build. I think that in a standard PC case with a good motherboard or 3rd party heatsink, this SSD probably would not have any significant heat issues. 5-years warranty is good to have. DRAM cache is a requirement (for me). So far I have had no complaints about the drive.

worked like a charm in a BSD Linux box used for pfsense...

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SSD Installed on a laptop. The speed corresponds to the declared one. I recommend buying! The SSD temperature under load rises to 54 degrees. After installing a flat cooling radiator with a thermal pad on the SSD, the temperature does not rise above 43 degrees.

Works fine on resurrected older hardware not compatible with NVME. My only concern might be the Lenovo ThinkCentre I have it in has a second nylon mounting post for a shorter M.3 drive which is in a bad spot for this particular drive (it has a component in just the "wrong" spot). So I left the press-fit plug on the "proper" post a bit loose, so the drive doesn't have to flex quite as much. (Ideally I would remove the unused post, but that would require a complete disassembly to get to the other side of the motherboard.) Fortunately the drive works fine so far. I cannot effectively add any sort of heat sink but presumably the case fan is doing well enough. No problem so far.