Adata XPG SX8100 256GB M.2 NVMe Gen3 Internal SSD

Brand: Adata

SKU: ASX8100NP-256GT-C

Price: ₹5,349 (inclusive of GST · genuine product with warranty)

ADATA XPG SX8100 256GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen3x4, up to 3500MB/s read and 1000MB/s write, with DRAM cache, SLC caching and LDPC ECC.

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About this product

The ADATA XPG SX8100 256GB is an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD on a PCIe Gen3x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 support. It is rated at up to 3500MB/s read and 1000MB/s write, using nearly all of a Gen3 slot's read bandwidth.

Unlike many budget NVMe drives, the SX8100 carries a DRAM cache buffer alongside SLC caching. The DRAM keeps a map of where data sits on the drive, so it finds files quickly and stays responsive when the computer handles many small files at once, which is exactly what Windows and applications do all day. SLC caching absorbs bursts of writing at higher speed. Advanced LDPC error correction protects data as the flash ages, and the drive supports AES 256-bit encryption.

The read speed is the figure that matters most for a boot drive: Windows starts quickly, programs open fast and games load promptly. The write rating at this capacity is more modest, so for large daily video exports or constant heavy copying, a larger capacity or a faster drive would serve better.

At 256GB, the SX8100 suits a system drive for Windows and core applications, with games and media on a second drive. Windows and its updates use a large share of a small drive, so if this will be the only storage in a laptop, a larger capacity is the wiser choice.

It fits desktops and laptops with an M.2 2280 NVMe slot and also works in newer Gen4 slots at its own Gen3 speed.

Who it suits: DIY builders and gamers who want a responsive boot drive with DRAM, and upgrades from SATA storage.

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