Hard Drive | 480 GB Solid State Drive |
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- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
- Your Rescue Plan documents will be delivered to you via email only to the address associated with your Amazon.com account and can be found in your account message center within the Buyer/Seller Messages.
- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
- Covers new solid state drives of any brand when purchased within 30 days (receipt must be retained for purchases not on the same transaction).
- Free shipping for in–lab data recovery; 24/7 online case status tracking
- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back
- Your Rescue Plan documents will be delivered to you via email only to the address associated with your Amazon.com account and can be found in your account message center within the Buyer/Seller Messages.
- If your drive stops working, the Rescue data recovery plan will attempt to recover the data from the failed drive and recovered data will be returned on a media storage device or via secure cloud-based data storage.
- Covers new Solid State drives of any brand when purchased within 30 days (receipt must be retained for purchases not on the same transaction).
- Free shipping for in–lab data recovery; 24/7 online case status tracking
- If your data isn’t recovered, you get your money back
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
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Crucial BX300 480GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT480BX300SSD1
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Digital Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Crucial |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Sequential Read 555 MB/s / Sequential Write 510 MB/s
- Random reads/writes up to 90K on all file types
- More than 300% faster than a typical hard drive
- More than 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
- Accelerated by Micron 3D NAND technology
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
Value for money | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Storage Capacity | — | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 |
For gaming | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Durability | 4.2 | — | 5.0 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 |
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storage capacity | 480 GB | 500 GB | 240 GB | 480 GB | 2000 GB | 2 TB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | solid state drive | solid state drive | solid state drive |
compatible devices | Desktop | Laptop, PC | Desktop, PC, Computer, Laptop, Netbook | Laptop, Desktop | Laptop, Motherboards | Desktop |
form factor | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | 2.5-inch | M 2 | M 2 |
write speed | 510 | 530 | 560 | — | 4850 | 4200 |
read speed | 555 megabytes per second | 560 megabytes per second | 560 megabytes per second | 550 megabytes per second | 5150 megabytes per second | 5000 megabytes per second |
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From the manufacturer
- 300% faster than a typical hard drive*
- 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive**
- Easy installation
- Capacities up to 480GB
You Don’t Need A New Computer – Just The Crucial BX300 SSD
Ever wonder why your phone works as soon as you push a button, yet your computer takes forever? The reason is simple: Your phone runs on flash memory technology, while your computer runs on an outdated hard drive. It’s possible – in fact, it’s easy – to get the same near-instant speed you expect from your phone out of your computer. Upgrading to the Crucial BX300 SSD is perhaps the easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price. When we say it’s easy, here’s what we mean.
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Easy speedFix your slow computer and feel good about using it again! Load apps and save files immediately with the Crucial BX300, which accesses data over 300% faster than a hard drive.* That’s how you get the immediate responsiveness you expect. Changing your storage drive is the proven way to speed up startup times – making your computer start almost as soon as you press the power button and improving almost every aspect of computer performance. |
Easy efficiencyRun your computer cooler, quieter, and faster with 45x the energy efficiency of a typical hard drive – and extend your laptop’s battery life.** Reducing system temperatures also helps lengthen the life of your computer and the components within it, which is an inherent advantage of SSD technology. Since SSDs don’t use small mechanical parts that are prone to failure like you’ll find in hard drives, they’re an easy way to improve the health and efficiency of your computer. |
Easy installationOpening your computer and updating your storage drive can seem complicated and intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but our straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions and videos make it so anyone can install an SSD! Millions of people worldwide have chosen a Crucial SSD – it really is easy. |
Easy decision: Replace your hard driveBooting up, loading things, and transferring and saving files aren’t complicated actions, but a slow and outdated hard drive makes them take forever. SSDs use new flash storage technology to make your computer work almost instantly. You don’t need a new computer – just the Crucial BX300 SSD. |
Micron quality — a higher level of reliability.
As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, the Crucial BX300 is backed by the same quality and innovation that has produced some of the world’s most advanced memory and storage technologies. Protect your photos, videos, and irreplaceable files from catastrophic hard drive crashes by storing them on inherently more durable Micron 3D MLC NAND. With extensive prerelease validation testing and hundreds of SSD qualification tests, the Crucial BX300 has been thoroughly tried, tested, and proven. You’ll notice the difference.
*Speed comparison based on published specs of the Crucial BX300 and the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue internal hard drive (WD10EZEX), which as of June 2017, is one of the industry’s top-selling internal hard drives.
**Active average power use comparison based on published specs of the 480GB Crucial BX300 SSD and the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX internal hard drive, which as of June 2017, is one of the industry’s top-selling internal hard drives.
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Technical Details
Brand | Crucial |
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Series | BX300 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD |
Item model number | CT480BX300SSD1 |
Hardware Platform | PC & Mac |
Item Weight | 3.53 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 4.06 x 0.28 x 2.76 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.06 x 0.28 x 2.76 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 480 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Manufacturer | CRUCIAL TECHNOLOGY |
ASIN | B073W4N5KB |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 29, 2017 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #3,055 in Internal Solid State Drives |
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Ever wonder why your phone works as soon as you push a button, yet your computer takes forever? the reason is simple: your phone runs on flash memory technology, while your computer runs on an outdated hard drive. It's possible - in fact, it's easy - to get the same near-instant speed you expect from your phone out of your computer. Upgrading to the Crucial BX300 SSD is Perhaps the easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price. Our straightforward, easy-to-follow instructions and videos make it so anyone can install an SSD.
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Customers like the quality, performance, value, and ease of installation of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's a great solid state drive, works as expected, and has the best price to performance ratio of any SSD drive on the market. That said, some complain about the temperature.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's a great solid state drive, with great features and functions. Some say it has a fine piece of work, and is reliable.
"Drive works very well and was exactly what I expected. Quality and price are good...." Read more
"...This new one is a fine piece of work...." Read more
"Crucial has never let me down and for the price this is a great SSD; Quality seems top notch - I use this as a gaming drive with a Apricorn Velocity..." Read more
"The drive is good but the Actonis True Image HD 2015 that Crucial provides does not work...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the computer drive. They say it works as expected, does the job a lot better than their old mechanical HDD, and the programs run perfectly. Some mention that it works right out of the box and gives a good bump in speed compared to an old HDD.
"...The replacement is working well so far. I'll update if I have any problems with it in the future." Read more
"...a gaming drive with a Apricorn Velocity Solo x1 PCIe adapter and it works great...." Read more
"...No problems have came up after installing many programs(2GB), the OS(18GB), and Destiny 2(35GB)...." Read more
"...Device itself seems to work well. Stay away from any software they try to get you to install...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They mention that it is good value, cheap, and has the best price to performance ratio of any SSD drive on the market.
"Good value. I have a Crucial mx100 in an older laptop and desktop and these work well...." Read more
"...doing my research in Ssd's and i came across this one it was a great price and seemed like a lot of people liked it so i bought it...." Read more
"...They are cheaper, larger storage, and you dont want to continuously write and erase to the ssd. Reduces the life of the ssd." Read more
"...Has MLC NAND vs TLC NAND in the MX300. Costs less. Beats the MX300 in most benchmarks...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the computer drive to be fairly easy. They say the instructions for preparing, cloning, and installing are clear and simple to use. They also mention that running the drive is really easy, just choose the auto mode. Some say that the 240GB is a good cap for installing OS, utils, and some games.
"...Installation was a breeze. Running it is really easy, just choose the "auto" mode, don't try to be clever, you may mess up inadvertently...." Read more
"...Shipping was fast, packaging was good. Installing was easy enough. Its simple swap of hard drives...." Read more
"...Installation was easy using Crucial's videos, but note that you need some cloning software to do a direct replacement of another drive...." Read more
"...Came in one day wow that was fast it was a simple install and right as i turned it on i instantly was at the log in page i have never had that fast..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the fit of the computer drive. They mention that it has just enough space for their most important items, and that it fits perfectly without the need for additional mounting brackets. Some say that the drive is really small, but has plenty of space.
"...This drive wont fit much, but it has just enough space for your most important programs. Great for those building a pc on a budget...." Read more
"Nice SSD replacement with plenty of space. Easy install EXCEPT Acronis disk clone program. Acronis is a terrible program and always has been...." Read more
"...It is extremely power efficient and quiet and has no problem holding all my items...." Read more
"...With the addition of a mounting adapter it fit perfect and improved performance significantly." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the temperature of the hard drive. They mention that it freezes their machine once a while, and the screen randomly freezes and shuts off for a few seconds. The stall can last from a couple of seconds to more than 39 seconds. Customers also mention that their PC occasionally locks up and gets stuck on the loading screen for 30 minutes.
"...On bootup, it was stuck on loading screen for 30min. Once it got into the OS, every operation had a hang up...." Read more
"...a little faster then the WD Blue in benchmarks, but the freezing issue was a deal breaker." Read more
"...preformes as expected, but recently I've noticed that my laptop freezing for 30 sec sometimes more sometimes less and when I've checked system stats..." Read more
"...Wow!! My laptop runs Cooler, My battery lasts MUCH longer. Lots of improvement, over the original HDD." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the recognition of the computer drive. They mention that their computers do not recognize it. Some customers also mention that the laptop does not recognize the drive.
"...However, all of a sudden it simply died on me. My laptop no longer recognizes a drive...." Read more
"...120GB was defective and my computers can't detect and format it..." Read more
"...other two cloned just fine but when you try to boot up they aren't recognized by the computer...." Read more
"Can't get it to sync with my older Vista machine. The computer doesn't recognize it even though I can see it in the setup area by hitting F8 at..." Read more
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Target machine: Lenovo m58p sff, q9400 Core 2 Quad CPU, g210 graphics card, 8gb ram.
***UPDATE***
Crucial's call-in technical support was very helpful. I received an email after my call with tech support to set up a free replacement. I sent in my broken drive and received a new one. I had to pay to ship it, but that's still less than purchasing a new SSD. The replacement is working well so far. I'll update if I have any problems with it in the future.
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One very important thing to note, which I'm not sure if this is normal due to it being my first time. There are no clips for the SATA and Power cables, so they plug in fine but would be more prone to being pulled out. This drive is definitely made for laptops where no cables/clips are needed. So if you get this for a desktop, be aware that it won't "click" on, but it will technically connect and work.
The installation process was surprisingly quick and easy using the special (locked) Crucial version of Acronis clone software, which is available as a free download from the Crucial web site. If you read the instructions published by Crucial you might be lead to believe that you need a USB to SATA interface cable to connect the new drive to your PC ready to clone the existing boot drive to. This is undoubtable true for laptops and probably many desktops too, but I found that I could temporarily disconnect my internal SATA DVD drive and use the cables to connect the new SSD instead and the Acronis software found it automatically when using its Clone Tool. I suspect that this gives faster transfers than via USB, especially if you only have USB 2.0 ports as I have and not USB 3.0.
With the data transfer done (it took only a few minutes) I swapped out the old SSD for the new Crucial drive (I didn't need the supplied spacer for my HDD bay), reconnected my DVD drive and powered up to find Windows 10 running just as I had hoped for. But I am surprised to find that not only do I have the extra capacity but the whole PC seems to be running a lot faster and smoother. I expect the BX300 read and write speeds are somewhat faster than my old Samsung drive but the speed improvement seems to be greater than that might account for. Perhaps the old drive was nearing its end of life and had slowed as a consequence? Or maybe the Windows Page file just worked better with more storage space? Either way, I am very pleased with the end result and if you too are looking to upgrade an older PC I can recommend this Crucial SSD.
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Io ho preferito re-installare il sistema operativo da zero, non clonare il disco esistente, in modo da partire da una situazione "pulita", vero che dopo ho impiegato circa un'ora a re-installare anche tutti i miei programmi, ma ne è valsa la pena.
Pro:
- silenzioso
- veloce
- qualità/prezzo
Contro:
- al momento nessuno (in caso di problemi di affidabilità aggiornerò la recensione).
In conclusione, per il prezzo pagato, l'unico rammarico è di non averlo acquistato prima (anche se aspettando ho risparmiato un bel po' di euro), il mio portatile è letteralmente rinato!