GIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD 1TB M.2

GIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD M2 1TB

Comprehensive review of the GIGABYTE AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD M2 1TB | The fifth generation revolution starts here

The disk AORUS Gen5 14000 represents the pinnacle of evolution in storage unit (SSD) engineering, pushing speeds to horizons that were not possible in previous generations. By utilizing the standard PCI-Express 5.0 and the protocol NVMe 2.0, this disk offers performance that nearly doubles what the strongest fourth-generation disks provided, making it the most important component in any future workstation or enthusiast-grade gaming build.

Features of the AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD

This disk offers a range of future technologies that place it at the top of the global storage hierarchy, with its features distributed as follows:

Insane speeds that exceed the ordinary (13,600 MB/s)

Say goodbye to fourth-generation limits! Thanks to the PCI-Express 5.0 x4, this disk achieves an astonishing sequential read speed of up to 13,600 MB/s, and a terrifying write speed of 10,200 MB/s. These numbers mean that transferring massive folders of hundreds of gigabytes will be done in seconds, and loading heavy games and applications (like 3D Rendering software) will be almost instantaneous.

Fast cache memory and unmatched stability (LPDDR4 2GB)

To ensure that these incredible speeds do not drop during continuous stress, the disk is equipped with an independent cache memory (DRAM Cache) of size 2 GB of LPDDR4 type high efficiency, with advanced memory chips 3D TLC NAND Flash. This combination ensures stable read and write speeds even during intensive and complex operations that may cause regular drives to throttle.

Exceptional reliability and compliance with new standards (NVMe 2.0)

The drive is built on the latest storage protocols NVMe 2.0 to enhance data management efficiency. In terms of lifespan, the drive offers a 5-year warranty or a write volume of 700 terabytes (TBW), with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of up to 1.6 million hours, giving you complete confidence in safeguarding your important data.

Smart power consumption efficiency

Despite the powerful performance, the chip manages power intelligently. The drive consumes about 11.5 watts at maximum during intensive read and write operations, but it enters deep power-saving modes during idle (less than 144mW), contributing to reducing the overall thermal output of the system.

Who is this hard drive for?

For very professional content creators (8K video producers, 3D graphic designers), high-end gamers (Enthusiast Gamers), and tech enthusiasts building modern setups based on motherboards supporting the fifth generation (such as AMD's X670E / X870E or Intel's Z790). This drive is designed for those who do not compromise on speed and want to own the latest and fastest advancements in storage technology today.

Specifications of AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD 1TB

Interface & Capacity

• Interface: PCI-Express 5.0x4, NVMe 2.0

• Total Capacity: 1000GB (1TB)

• Form Factor: M.2 2280

• Dimension: 80 x 22 x 3.5 mm

Components & Performance

• NAND: 3D TLC NAND Flash

• External Cache: LPDDR4 2GB

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 13,600 MB/s

• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 10,200 MB/s

Reliability & Warranty

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure): 1.6 million hours

• Warranty: Limited 5-years or 700TBW (whichever comes first)

• Software Support: SMART health monitoring via GIGABYTE SSD toolbox

Power & Environment

• Max. Operating Power (Read): 11.5W

• Max. Operating Power (Write): 11.5W

• Power Consumption (Idle, PS3): < 144mW

• Power Consumption (PS4, L1.2): < 85mW

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C

• Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C