The Crucial MX500 500GB 2.5" 3D NAND SATA III SSD with 9.5mm Adapter (CT500MX500SSD1) is designed to deliver the speed, power-efficiency, and durability that far surpasses the performance of conventional hard disk drives.  Utilising Micron 3D TLC NAND flash technology in a compact 2.5" form factor, the 500GB Crucial MX500 SSD offers world-class quality performance that makes it suitable for everyday use as an internal drive in your desktop PC or laptop.
 

High-speed performance

Sequential read and write speeds go up to 560MB/s and 510MB/s respectively while random read/write speeds top at 95000/90000 IOPS.  Micron's Dynamic Write Acceleration feature enables the MX500 to automatically switch from MLC mode to SLC mode for faster performance.
 

Data security and integrity

Personal files and sensitive information are kept safe and secure by hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption.  Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN) along with Error Code Correction (ECC) work together to protect your data from being corrupted by hardware-induced failures.  Adaptive Thermal Protection and Integrated Power Loss Immunity further safeguards data from overheating and sudden loss of electricity.
 

The Crucial MX500 500GB SSD is an excellent replacement for your computer's internal primary HDD.  Boot your machine in seconds, launch applications faster, and access data immediately with the top-of-the-line Crucial MX500 SSD equipped in your notebook or PC.