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SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 M.2 2280 500GB PCI-Express 4.0 x4 3D NAND TLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Up to 6800 MB/s Read (SDSP71500GAN-000E0)
- AN SSD THAT DOESN'T BACK DOWN. Experience PCIe Gen 4.0 Sequential Read/Write speeds up to 6,800/5,800 MB/s for 500GB models. Reduce load times for applications and immersive games, including those supported by Microsoft DirectStorage.
- MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL. Improve system responsiveness with Random Read/Write speeds up to 1M/1.4M IOPS 1TB and 2TB models and integrated SanDisk nCache Technology.
- EXPAND YOUR GAME LIBRARY WITHOUT WORRY. Available in capacities up to 4TB on M.2 2280, so you have ample storage for the latest games. Powered by our 8th generation SanDisk BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND.
- CLEAR THAT CHECKPOINT. With a power-efficient architecture, you can clear that checkpoint or wrap that project before your battery taps out.
- INCLUDED SANDISK SOFTWARE. Keep your drive updated and enable Game Mode with SanDisk Dashboard (Windows only). Migrate to your new drive with Acronis True Image for SanDisk software.
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Overview
The SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 is a 500GB internal solid state drive for gaming, applications, and creative workflows. Its M.2 2280 design combines PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity with NVMe 2.0 for responsive storage performance in compatible systems.
Key Features
- 500GB capacity for games, applications, projects, updates, and downloadable content
- 3D NAND TLC memory components
- Integrated SanDisk nCache technology
- Power-efficient architecture for use in laptops and handheld gaming consoles
- Support for Microsoft DirectStorage, including supported games
Performance
Sequential performance reaches up to 6800 MB/s read and 5800 MB/s write. 4KB random performance reaches up to 760,000 IOPS read and 1,200,000 IOPS write.
Design
The drive uses an M.2 2280-S3-M form factor without a heatsink. It measures 80mm deep, 22mm wide, and 2.38mm high, with a weight of 5.8g.
Connectivity & Compatibility
The SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 uses a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe 2.0 protocol. Its M.2 2280 form factor is designed for compatible systems, including laptops and handheld gaming consoles.
Reliability & Durability
The drive is rated for 300TB terabytes written and has an MTBF of 1,750,000 hours. Operating temperature is 0°C to +85°C, while storage temperature is -40°C to +85°C. Maximum shock resistance is 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half-sine.
Software & Tools
SanDisk Dashboard for Windows supports drive updates, performance monitoring, and Game Mode. Acronis True Image for SanDisk software supports migration to the new drive.
Specifications
- Brand: SanDisk
- Series: Optimus GX 7100
- Model: SDSP71500GAN-000E0
- Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form Factor: M.2 2280-S3-M
- Memory Components: 3D NAND TLC
- Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x4
- Protocol: NVMe 2.0
- Max Sequential Read: Up to 6800 MBps
- Max Sequential Write: Up to 5800 MBps
- 4KB Random Read: Up to 760,000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write: Up to 1,200,000 IOPS
- Terabytes Written (TBW): 300TB
- MTBF: 1,750,000 hours
- HeatSink: without HeatSink
- Power Consumption (Idle): 5 mW
- Average Active Power Read: 3.4W
- Average Active Power Write: 3.5W
- Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +85°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
- Max Shock Resistance: 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half-sine
- Weight: 5.8g
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund within: 30 days
- Return for replacement within: 30 days
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-866-726-3475
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The SanDisk Optimus GX 7100 is a 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 internal SSD, suited to compatible PCs for gaming and everyday workloads that benefit from fast storage; this capacity is rated for sequential reads up to 7,250 MB/s and writes up to 6,900 MB/s.
Recommended For
- PC gamers with a compatible M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot who want a fast drive for game and application loads; independent testing found the GX 7100 particularly strong in random-read and game-storage benchmarks.
- Laptop owners replacing a standard M.2 2280 drive who want PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for everyday apps and gaming, provided their laptop supports this drive’s size and interface.
- Users upgrading a system drive who value quick application and system responsiveness and plan to keep frequently used software on the 500GB drive.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Installing a few frequently played PC games on a compatible desktop or laptop can make game launches and loading screens feel more responsive; it won’t increase frame rates, and 500GB may not hold a large game library.
- Using the drive for Windows, everyday apps, and a game or two can give a compatible Gen 4 system a responsive-feeling storage upgrade; the difference will depend on the old drive and the rest of the computer.
- In a thin laptop with an available M.2 2280 slot, using the SSD for games and everyday files offers fast local storage without adding a separate external drive; check the laptop’s slot and cooling clearance before installing it.
- For an occasional transfer of a game or a moderate-sized project folder, the drive can provide quick local reads and writes; very large, continuous write jobs may slow after its write cache fills.
- Replacing an older internal drive can be a practical way to refresh a compatible PC; SanDisk’s listed migration software can help transfer an existing setup, while the 500GB capacity requires choosing what to keep installed.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Internal 500GB SSD storage for gaming, personal, and business use on a PC |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface And Form Factor | M.2 2280-S3-M, PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe 2.0 |
| Read Write Performance | Sequential speeds up to 6,800 MB/s read and 5,800 MB/s write; 4KB random speeds up to 760,000 IOPS read and 1,200,000 IOPS write |
| Memory And Heat Dissipation | 3D NAND TLC; no heatsink |
| Endurance And Reliability | 300TBW endurance and 1,750,000-hour MTBF |
| Power And Operating Conditions | 5 mW idle power; average active power of 3.4W read and 3.5W write; operating temperature 0°C to +85°C and storage temperature -40°C to +85°C |
| Shock And Vibration Resistance | Shock resistance up to 1,500G at 0.5 ms half-sine; operating vibration 5 gRMS and non-operating vibration 4.9 gRMS |
| Physical Dimensions And Weight | 80 × 22 × 2.38 mm; 5.8 g |
| Compatibility | Compatible devices listed as desktop and laptop PCs; console models listed as Sony PlayStation 5 and Microsoft Xbox Series S |
| Model Identifiers | SanDisk Optimus GX 7100; model SDSP71500GAN-000E0 |