The Benefits of upgrading to PCIe Gen4.0 x4 SSDs Here are 3 key benefits for those looking to upgrade their PC with PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs. 1. Motherboard support PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD becomes mainstream Many motherboards support the PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot, from Intel Z490 to AMD X570 and beyond. With the widespread adoption of the PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot in motherboards, upgrading your computer for greater efficiency has become easier. The GIGABYTE Gen4 4000E SSD is the first choice when it comes to boosting performance. 2. Improved performance for users The performance boost offered by PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs goes beyond gaming. For power users who are busy with data processing, file transfers and multitasking, the higher bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 significantly improves the overall performance of the PC. Whether you're managing large data sets or handling intensive tasks, PCIe 4.0 provides a smoother and more responsive user experience. 3. Faster operating system speed The increased bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 SSDs results in a faster operating system. Expect instant boot times and fast loading of programmes when using Windows OS. This improvement in everyday usability enhances the overall user experience. GIGABYTE Gen4 4000E SSD 250GB Key Features Specification Support Gallery Buy G440E250G Interface PCI Express 4.0x4, NVMe 1.4 Form Factor M.2 2280 Total Capacity 250GB External DDR Cache N/A Sequential Read speed Up to 3500 MB/s Sequential Write speed Up to 1800MB/s Dimension 22 x 2.3 x 80 mm Mean time between failure (MTBF) 1.5 million hours Max. Operating Power Read: 4200mW Write: 4000mW Power Consumption (Idle, PS3) 50mW Power Consumption(PS4, L1.2) 5mW Temperature (Operating) 0°C to 70°C Temperature (Storage) -40°C to 85°C Warranty 1. Limited 3 years or 150TBW. 2. Limited warranty based on 3 years or 150TBW, whichever comes first. (*TBW is evaluated by JEDEC workload standard. ) *TBW (Terabyte Written): Terabytes Written is the total amount of data that can be written into a SSD before it is likely to fail. 3. When the usage of an NVME SSD as indicated by the ""Percentage Used"" (SMART ID: 05) in SMART page of ""GIGABYTE SSD toolbox"" reaches 100 means out of warranty. (A new unused product will show the number of 0) Note • Test system configuration: configuration may vary by models, we will choose the latest platform for verification. • Performance may vary based on SSD's firmware version and system hardware & configuration. Sequential performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark and IOmeter 1.1.0. • Speeds based on internal testing. Actual performance may vary. • 1GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual useable capacity may vary.