Amazon offers the Crucial MX500 500GB 2.5-inch internal solid state drive for $114.99 shipped. Normall$135, this is the first major drop we’ve tracked and is the best available. Solid state drives are great for breathing new life into an old machine, or for just a bit of added performance on your current computer for program launch times. Rated 4.6/5 stars.
This SSD would go great paired with the Ryzen 7 CPU we have at $220 if you’re building a new computer.
Crucial MX500 500GB SSD features:
- Sequential reads/writes up to 560/510 MB/s and random reads/writes up to 95k/90k on all file types
- Accelerated by Micron 3D NAND technology
- Integrated Power Loss Immunity preserves all your saved work if the power unexpectedly gets cut
- AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption keeps data safe and secure from hackers and thieves
- Crucial 5-year limited warranty
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