Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" SATA III Internal SSD

The Crucial CT512MX100SSD1 is a 2.5-inch internal solid state drive that replaces a sluggish mechanical hard disk with flash speed and dependable performance. Its 512GB capacity has room for an operating system, productivity software, favorite games, and a generous media library while still leaving space for future files.

With a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, the drive reaches up to 550 MB/s for sequential reads and 500 MB/s for sequential writes. Random activity measures up to 90,000 IOPS for reads and 85,000 IOPS for writes, so system boot, application launches, and large file transfers feel noticeably quicker. Home users who want a faster everyday computer, creative professionals handling big photo or video projects, and gamers seeking shorter load times will all benefit.

Crucial built the MX100 series with several safeguards. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption helps protect sensitive data without eating into processing power. Power loss protection keeps information in flight from being lost if the system suddenly shuts down, and adaptive thermal protection adjusts performance when temperatures rise to preserve drive health. A projected mean time to failure of 1.5 million hours points to long service life.

The design draws less power than a traditional spinning drive, which can extend battery life in notebooks and reduce heat inside small-form-factor desktops. Installation is straightforward: seat the 2.5-inch drive, connect the SATA cable, and migrate or install your operating system. Whether you are revitalizing an older laptop, building a quiet home theater PC, or adding a fast scratch disk to a workstation, this SSD offers a simple route to faster, cooler, and more secure storage.

• 512GB capacity
• SATA III interface running at 6 Gb/s
• Sequential read speed up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed up to 500 MB/s
• Random read up to 90,000 IOPS; random write up to 85,000 IOPS
• 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Power loss protection
• Adaptive thermal protection
• 1.5 million hours mean time to failure