Corsair Force Series LE 480GB SATA 3 6 Gb/s SSD Affordable, large capacity SSD performance that’s faster than hard drives Force LE solid-state drives incorporate the latest TLC NAND technology to provide affordable, large capacity performance that’s faster than hard drives. If you’ve been waiting to replace your mechanical hard drive with high-speed SSD, now it’s easier than ever to upgrade. You’ll enjoy faster startups & shutdowns & quicker application load times, & they’re available in a range of high capacity options for all your storage needs. Faster than hard drives Boot & shut down your PC faster, start your applications in the blink of an eye, & find your files & documents & instantly. Large storage capacities The Force Series LE line provides lots of storage to satisfy your everyday needs – work, play, create, & keep all your videos, music, documents & more. More Features Low power consumption with DEVSLP support Force Series LE solid-state drives use dramatically less power than traditional hard drives, for better power efficiency for desktops & longer battery life for laptops. Enhanced error correction Protecting your data is essential. Force Series LE has built-in Smart ECC & Smart Refresh technology for reliable data retention & error correction. Static & dynamic wear-leveling with advanced garbage collection Smart wear-leveling with fast & efficient data management improves drive lifespan, reliability, & performance. Exclusive Corsair SSD Toolbox software Owners of Force Series LE solid-state drives get access to Corsair SSD Toolbox, a powerful suite of tools for getting the most out of your SSD. Technical Specifications Form Factor: 7mm height, 2.5" Interface Type: SATA 6 Gbps (SATA 3) Max Sequential Read (ATTO): Up to 560MB/s Max Sequential Write (ATTO): Up to 530MB/s Max Sequential Read (CDM): Up to 510MB/s Max Sequential Write (CDM): Up to 480MB/s Max Random Read QD32 (IOMeter): 83K IOPS Max Random Write QD32 (IOMeter): 55K IOPS DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day): 0.43 TBW (Total Bytes Written): 120TB Operating Temperature: 0°C to +70°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Operating Humidity: 90% RH (40° C) Storage Humidity: 93% RH (40° C) Shock: 500G Vibration: 20 Hz~80 Hz/1.52mm, 80 Hz~2000 Hz/20G Compatibility SATA 3 6 Gb/s Backward compatible with SATA II & SATA I Windows 7, Vista, & XP, Mac OS X, Linux 2.5" or 3.5" hard drive bay