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Can this SSD be installed in an old laptop?

The Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z SSD is compatible with older systems, making it a reliable upgrade choice for enhancing system speed and functionality.

How is the speed performance of this SSD?

The SSD offers a maximum sequential read speed of up to 520 MBps and a maximum sequential write speed of up to 450 MBps.

Can this SSD run Windows 11?

Yes, it will run Windows 11. It just depends on whether the computer can be upgraded to 11 or not. You can install any OS on this drive.

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Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 2.5" 256GB SATA III 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) T253TZ256G0C101

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Capacity and Form Factor: 256GB internal SSD in a 2.5" form factor for consumer storage upgrades
SATA III Interface: SATA III connectivity with up to 520 MBps sequential read and up to 450 MBps sequential write
3D NAND Storage: 3D NAND flash memory with smart SLC caching for a fast gaming experience and seamless cutscenes
Smart Optimization: S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, Windows TRIM, ECC, and Wear-Leveling support reliable SSD performance
Shock and Vibration: Maximum shock resistance of 1500G/0.5ms and maximum non-operating vibration resistance of 20G, with reduced noise interference

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3D NAND best upgrade option for gaming

Equipped with a 3D flash memory chip for a fast and seamless gaming experience superior to traditional HDDs, making it the best entry-level SSD for new gamers venturing into the world of gaming.

Enhanced performance for seamless cutscenes

Supports smart SLC caching algorithm for ultra-fast transmission speeds that is 4X faster than traditional HDDs to deliver seamless cutscenes.

Smart optimization to ensure reliable performance

Supports S.M.A.R.T. technology for SSD monitoring and Windows TRIM for optimized performance to ensure reliable SSD performance. The built-in ECC and Wear-Leveling technology also deliver a safe and reliable space for storing data.

Shock-resistant, vibration-resistant, & reduced noise interference

Compared to traditional HDDs, the VULCAN Z SSD has better shock-resistance and vibration-resistance as well as lower power consumption and noise interference to ensure users always feel safe storing games on the VULCAN Z SSD.

Specification

Model	VULCAN Z SSD
Interface	SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s)
Capacity	240GB / 256GB / 480GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB^[1]
Color	Black
Voltage	DC +5V
Terabyte Written	256GB - 80TBW 512GB - 120TBW 1TB - 200TBW 2TB - 400TBW
Operation Temperature	0°C ~ 70°C
Performance	Crystal Disk Mark: 240GB Read: up to 520MB/s; Write: up to 450MB/s 256GB Read: up to 520MB/s ; Write: up to 450MB/s 480GB Read: up to 540MB/s; Write: up to 470MB/s 512GB Read: up to 540MB/s ; Write: up to 470MB/s 1TB Read: up to 550MB/s; Write: up to 500MB/s 2TB Read: up to 550MB/s; Write: up to 500MB/s^[2]
Dimensions	100(L) x 69.9(W) x 7(H)mm
Weight	45g
Humidity	0°C to 55°C / 5% ∼ 95% RH,non-condensing
Vibration	20G (non-operating)
Shock	1500G/0.5ms
MTBF	1,000,000 hours
Operating System	Windows 10 / 8 / 7 / Vista, MAC OS 10.4 or later, Linux 2.6.33 or later

Precautions

[1]1GB=1,000,000,000 Bytes. In OS system, it would be displayed as 1,000,000,000 Bytes/1024/1024/1024 = 0.93GB
[2]Definition and conditions of TBW (Terabytes Written)are based on JEDEC standard
[3]Transmission speed will vary according to different hardware / software conditions, therefore the data can only used for basic reference.

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T-FORCE is TEAM force. The red "T" represents TEAMGROUP’s passion for the storage products. The black "F" represents TEAMGROUP's over 18 years of dedication to storage products. Since we released T-FORCE gaming product line in 2016, we have won multiple product design awards, for example, iF design award, Computex d&i award, Golden Pin design award and Taiwan Excellence. The high quality and extreme performance gaming products from TEAMGROUP allow all gamers to break the speed limit and enjoy the ever-changing world of gaming.

Product Overview

The Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z is a 256GB internal solid state drive with a 2.5" form factor, SATA III interface, and 3D NAND memory components. Its smart SLC caching algorithm supports transmission speeds 4X faster than traditional HDDs to deliver seamless cutscenes. The 3D flash memory chip provides a fast gaming experience and is a gaming upgrade option.

Features

S.M.A.R.T. technology for SSD monitoring
Windows TRIM for optimized performance
Built-in ECC and Wear-Leveling technology
Shock-resistant and vibration-resistant design with reduced noise interference compared to traditional HDDs

Specification

Model: T253TZ256G0C101
Device type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Capacity: 256GB
Form factor: 2.5"
Interface: SATA III
Protocol: SATA
Cache: No DRAM (HMB)
Max sequential read: Up to 520 MBps
Max sequential write: Up to 450 MBps
Terabytes Written (TBW): 80TB
MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ +70°C
Max shock resistance: 1500G/0.5ms
Max vibration resistance: 20G (non-operating)
Dimensions: 7.00mm height, 69.90mm width, 100.00mm depth
Weight: 45.00g

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Model
Brand	Team Group
Series	T-FORCE VULCAN Z
Model	T253TZ256G0C101
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used For	Consumer

Details
Form Factor	2.5"
Capacity	256GB
Memory Components	3D NAND
Interface	SATA III
Protocol	SATA
Cache	No DRAM (HMB)

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 520 MBps
Max Sequential Write	Up to 450 MBps
Terabytes Written (TBW)	80TB
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Features
Features	3D NAND best upgrade option for gaming Enhanced performance for seamless cutscenes Smart optimization to ensure reliable performance Shock-resistant, vibration-resistant, and reduced noise interference

Environmental
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ +70°C
Max Shock Resistance	1500G/0.5ms
Max Vibration Resistance	20G (non-operating)

Dimensions & Weight
Height	7.00mm
Width	69.90mm
Depth	100.00mm
Weight	45.00g

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	August 10, 2022

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The Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z is a 256GB 2.5-inch SATA III SSD with sequential reads up to 520 MB/s and writes up to 450 MB/s, suited to users upgrading a compatible desktop or laptop for everyday computing and lighter gaming.

Recommended For

Laptop or desktop owners with a compatible 2.5-inch SATA bay who want to replace a hard drive with an SSD for everyday boot and app use.
Budget PC builders who need a basic SATA SSD for a small selection of games and accept SATA-class loading rather than NVMe speeds.
People reviving an older computer with SATA storage who want a simple 2.5-inch drive and do not have a need for an M.2 NVMe upgrade.
Users adding a secondary drive for files or infrequently changed game storage, where routine reads matter more than sustained, heavy write workloads.

Spec Summary

Attribute	Value
Best For	Consumer desktop gaming upgrades that use an internal 2.5-inch SATA SSD
Capacity	256 GB
Interface And Form Factor	2.5-inch internal drive with a SATA III interface and 6 Gbit/s data transfer rate
Read Write Performance	Sequential speeds up to 520 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write
NAND And Cache	3D NAND with no DRAM; HMB cache
Endurance And Operating Conditions	80 TBW, 1,000,000-hour MTBF, operating temperature 0°C to 70°C, and resistance to 1500G/0.5ms shock and 20G non-operating vibration
Physical Specifications	100 × 69.9 × 7 mm; weighs 45 g
Model Identifiers	Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z, model T253TZ256G0C101

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