There's fast, and then there's fast. Force
Series 3 SSDs have even quicker read and write times when they're
installed in PCs that use the latest SATA 3 6Gb/s interface.
Step Up To Solid-State Speed with Force Series 3One of the best PC performance investments you can make.You'll be amazed at the improvement over traditional hard drive
access times the first time you turn on your computer, and for
virtually everything you do with your PC. System startup, application
load times, data transfers, and even shutdown times are all faster. Your system will be more responsive, and you'll be more productive.Add up all the time you spend all day waiting for your computer —
starting up, loading game levels, saving large files and documents —
and it can be significant. Using a PC can be a lot more enjoyable when
it's not always making you wait. The power of SATA 3 6Gb/second performanceGreat for the latest high-performance PCs.There's fast, and then there's fast. Force Series 3 SSDs
have even quicker read and write times when they're installed in PCs
that use the latest SATA 3 interface. Compatible with SATA 2 3Gb/s.Haven't yet moved to SATA 3? Like all Corsair components, Force
Series 3 SSDs are designed to last through several system upgrades.
Adding a Force Series 3 today means that you'll still get incredible
storage performance now, and your SSD will be ready for your next
upgrade. Get more for lessThe cost-effective SATA 3 SSD solution.Choosing a Force Series 3 SSD helps your computing budget go farther.
They deliver outstanding SATA 3 6Gb/s performance, with prices that are
comparable to lower-performance SATA 2 3Gb/s solid-state drives. Corsair SSDs: Designed for Performance and DurabilityTRIM SupportForce Series 3 SSDs feature support for the Windows® 7 TRIM command.
This allows them to store only the data they need and perform memory
optimization to ensure the fastest possible write speeds. ReliabilityBecause SSDs have no moving parts, they can handle shock, vibration
and temperature changes far in excess of traditional hard drives.
That's important for desktop PCs, and essential for notebooks. Cool and Quiet, with Low Power ConsumptionTraditional mechanical hard drives spin at thousands of revolutions
per minute. This takes power, and generates noise and heat. Since SSDs
have no moving parts, there's no noise or vibration, and the lower
power consumption helps keep things cool inside your PC. 3.5" adapterThe 2.5" form factor allows for installation in most notebook PCs
with no adapter required. If you're adding a Force Series 3 SSD to
your desktop PC, use the included 3.5" adapter to mount it in any
standard hard drive bay. Tech Specs
Warranty
Three years
SSD Unformatted Capacity
240 GB
Max Sequential Read/Write (using ATTO Disk Benchmark)
550 MB/s sequential read — 520 MB/s sequential write
Max Random 4k Write (using IOMeter 08)
85k IOPS (4k aligned)
Interface
SATA 6Gb/s
Technology
Asynchronous NAND
Form Factor
2.5 inch
DRAM Cache Memory
No
Weight
80g
Voltage
5V ±5%
Power Consumption (active)
2.0W Max
Power Consumption (idle/standby/sleep)
0.5W Max
S.M.A.R.T. Support
Yes
Shock
1500 G
MTBF
2,000,000 hours
| Unformatted Capacity |
240 GB |
| Read Performance (max) |
550 MB/s |
| Write Performance (max) |
520 MB/s |
| Random 4k Write (max) |
85,000 IOPS (4k aligned) |
| Form Factor |
2.5” |
| Interface Type |
SATA 3 6Gb/s |
| Onboard cache |
NA |
| Operating Temperature |
0C to +70C |
| Storage Temperature |
-20C to +85C |
| Operating Humidity |
10% to 90% RH (0° to +40° C) |
| Storage Humidity |
5% to 90% RH (-10° to +60° C) |
| Maximum Operating Altitude |
3,048 m (up to 10,000 ft.) |
| Maximum Non-Operating Altitude |
12,192 m (up to 40,000 ft.) |
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