1 TB, M.2, 3D TLC, PCIe Gen4 ×4, NVMe 1.3, S.M.A.R.T., TRIM
Upgrade Your Gaming Experience.
FireCuda® SSD solutions are designed and built specifically with the needs of professional-level gamers in mind.
Go further with a gaming SSD built for industry-leading speed, sustained abuse, lowest latency and superior gaming.
Faster Gaming with PCIe Gen4
Seagate FireCuda 520 Series PCIe Gen 4 SSD product image
Unleash the speed of PCIe 4.0 x4 with FireCuda 520 PCIe Gen4 SSD, our newest M.2 NVMe SSD built for pro-level gaming and nearly 45% faster than previous generations.
This solid-state gaming drive is out-of-the-box compatible with the new X570 chipset and easily plugs directly into any PCIe Gen4 motherboard for a compact performance boost to your PC build.
The Most Competitive Edge
NAND Acceleration
Upgrade to PCIe Gen4 x4 on next-gen 3D TLC NAND in a M.2 2280 NVMe form factor, and sequential read/writes up to 5,000/4,400 MB/s.
Leading Performance
Dominate with a plug-and-play gaming storage boost that is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 platforms and AMD X570 chipset PCIe 4.0 motherboards.
Enviable Endurance
Take advantage of a 5-year limited warranty, 1.8M hours MTBF, and up to 2,800 TBW.
Level Up to Impressive
Standard drives won’t help you level up because they aren’t made for the sustained abuse of top-tier gaming.
FireCuda 510 SSD delivers durable speed for the long haul, and provides fast PC gaming storage speeds so you spend less time loading levels and maps, fewer seconds respawning, and reduced stuttering in open-world gaming.
Game Like a Pro
Boss Level Speed
Unleash PCIe G3 x4, NVMe 1.3 speeds up to 6× faster than SATA SSD, and sequential read/writes up to 3,450/3,200 MB/s.
Gaming Versatility
Upgrade your gaming laptop or PC with a super slim M.2 2280 internal SSD, in capacities up to 2 TB.
Future Reliability
Leverage an internal solid-state drive built for 1.8M hours MTBF and up to 2,600 total bytes written (TBW).
A Winning Duo
Our FireCuda 520 and FireCuda 510 solid-state drives are built to provide you with more cores, more cache, more tech, and more I/O. Both PC gaming drives are out-of-the-box compatible with the latest generation of powerful AMD Ryzen™ processors.
Pair a 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Desktop Processor with the new FireCuda 520 to unlock true PCIe Gen4 speeds for the ultimate PC gaming builds.
Centralise Your BattleStation
Level up your laptop gaming experience with FireCuda Gaming Dock — an elite 4 TB Thunderbolt 3 storage hub equipped with an array of ports and killer looks so that you can organise your space, connect your peripherals, and complement your rig.
Speed Up Your Creativity.
The speed and durability of these solid-state drives make them a great solution for creative professionals who need files processed faster.
Sequential read/write speeds can handle multiple video streams writing to the drives, and high IOPS ensure consistently smooth streaming.
| Features |
| TBW rating |
1800 |
| Linux operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Yes |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) |
1800000 h |
| S.M.A.R.T. support |
Yes |
| TRIM support |
Yes |
| PCI Express interface data lanes |
x4 |
| Random write (4KB) |
700000 IOPS |
| Random read (4KB) |
760000 IOPS |
| Write speed |
4400 MB/s |
| Read speed |
5000 MB/s |
| Hardware encryption |
No |
| Component for |
PC/Laptop |
| NVMe version |
1.3 |
| NVMe |
Yes |
| Memory type |
3D TLC |
| Interface |
PCI Express 4.0 |
| SSD capacity |
1 TB |
| SSD form factor |
M.2 |
| Power |
| Power consumption (idle) |
0.15 W |
| Power consumption (average) |
5.6 W |
| General |
| Product Family |
FireCuda |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating shock |
1500 G |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 85 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 70 °C |
| Technical details |
| Sustainability certificates |
RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight |
8 g |
| Height |
3.58 mm |
| Depth |
80.2 mm |
| Width |
22.1 mm |
| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code |
84717070 |

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Recycling your phone is a great way to help the environment and earn some extra money, and Clove Technology offers a recycling programme that pays you for your old phone(s)!
So if you're about to buy a new phone from us, or you've recently bought one, why not sell us the handset you no longer need?
How much will you offer for my phone?
That depends on its age and condition. More recent phones generally have a higher value than old ones, but other factors can affect value. These include if the phone is working or not and its network lock status. Fully working phones with an unlocked network status will command a higher value if they are in good condition.
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How do I get my phone(s) back to you?
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Alternatively, you can call our recycling team on 0330 1180686, choosing option 2.