Corsair has just revealed that they’ll be launching a new SSD with the MP700 PRO SE, a super-fast PCIe Gen 5.0 model that can achieve sequential read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/sec and sequential write speeds up to 12,000 MB/sec. Of course, that means it’ll be one of the fastest consumer drives on the market, and around double the speed of the best PCIe Gen 4 drives on the market right now, around 25 times the speed of a SATA SSD, and more than a hundred times that of a HDD.
This is a premium drive, so expect costs to be pretty high, and the drive only comes in 2TB and 4TB, so don’t expect a more affordable 512GB one to pad out the range here.
Corsair says that in addition to its extreme sequential read and write speeds, the MP700 PRO SE features the latest interface, controller, and NAND flash technologies, all of which will help it hit class-leading speeds.
What Corsair Had to Say
“Experience faster load times for Windows, applications, and games, while transferring large files becomes a breeze. With native support for Microsoft DirectStorage, the MP700 PRO SE is ready to provide a gaming advantage not only in today’s games but in tomorrow’s too. The MP700 PRO SE performs at its best alongside the latest platforms such as Intel 14th Gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 series CPUs and PCIe 5.0 motherboards. However, it also maintains backwards compatibility with PCIe 4.0 motherboards, providing a clear upgrade path and ensuring the drive’s longevity for years to come.” – Corsair
MP700 PRO SE
The MP700 PRO SE adheres to the industry standard M.2 2280 form factor, ensuring wide compatibility with a range of systems and platforms while maintaining ease of installation. Although the drive requires cooling to achieve optimal performance, the integrated M.2 cooling on most motherboards is more than capable. Additionally, the MP700 PRO SE is available with a stylish active cooler that keeps the drive running smoothly and minimizes throttling.
Hydro X Series
If you want something even more extreme, this drive will also be available with a water block. Flagship Gen5 drives can easily exceed 100c without proper cooling, which will slow their performance. While most high-end motherboards will come with a hefty Gen5 capable heatsink, and there are some brilliant aftermarket coolers out there now too, the Hydro X Series version will give you the absolute best performance, assuming you have the custom-loop hardware to accommodate it.
“Equipped with industry standard 1/4″ fittings, this option is ideal for those aiming to maximize the drive’s throughput for the most extreme workloads. Whatever your cooling needs, Corsair has an option that suits you and your system.” – Corsair
SSD Toolbox
The MP700 PRO SE is backed by the free Corsair SSD Toolbox software, offering convenient features like secure erase and firmware updates directly from your desktop. With a five-year warranty providing extended peace of mind that your storage will remain fast and reliable, the MP700 PRO SE takes full advantage of PCIe 5.0 technology to set a new standard for M.2 performance.
Availability
The 2 TB and 4 TB Corsair MP700 PRO SE PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 M.2 SSDs are available immediately from the Corsair webstore and the Corsair worldwide network of authorized retailers and distributors. The MP700 PRO SE with Air Cooler will be released in June. The MP700 PRO SE is backed by a five-year warranty, alongside the Corsair worldwide customer service and technical support network.
