GOODRAM CX400 256GB 2.5" 7mm SATA III SSD

GOODRAM CX400 256GB is a compact 2.5" SATA SSD, aimed at budget and office/gaming systems where you want a noticeable upgrade over a classic HDD without changing the platform. With a capacity of 256GB, it is a good choice for a system drive for Windows, programs, and a few heavier games. Speeds up to 550MB/s read and 480MB/s write are the typical “sweet spot” for SATA III and make booting and application loading noticeably faster. The thin 7 mm profile and a weight of only 35 g make it convenient for thin laptops as well.

What you get

This SSD uses NAND flash memory and a standard SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, which means it will fit directly into almost any desktop computer or laptop with a 2.5" bay. The 256GB capacity is ideal for a system partition: space for Windows, your main applications, browser, a few games, and work files. Speeds up to 65 000 IOPS at 4K QD64 read and up to 82 500 IOPS at 4K QD64 write help the machine react much faster during multitasking and when working with small files. An MTBF of 2 000 000 hours, along with technologies like SmartECC™, SmartFlush™, Guaranteed Flush™, and SmartZIP™, is aimed at reliability and a lower risk of data loss during power issues. Support for S.M.A.R.T. allows you to monitor the drive's condition through various software tools.

• Capacity of 256GB, suitable for a system drive with space for an operating system, main programs, and a few games.
• Read speed up to 550MB/s and write speed up to 480MB/s for much faster booting of Windows and applications compared to HDD.
• Designed for the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, compatible with most motherboards and laptops with a 2.5" SATA slot.
• Up to 65 000 IOPS (4K QD64 read) and up to 82 500 IOPS (4K QD64 write), ensuring fast response to numerous small requests and multitasking.
• High MTBF of 2 000 000 hours, reinforced by SmartECC™, SmartFlush™, Guaranteed Flush™, and SmartZIP™ for more reliable data storage.
• Compact 2.5" form factor with dimensions of 100 x 69.9 x 7 mm and a weight of only 35 g, convenient for desktop systems and thin laptops.
• Support for S.M.A.R.T. to monitor the health and parameters of the SSD through system or third-party software tools.

Who it is suitable for

GOODRAM CX400 256GB is a good choice if you are building a budget or office system and want it to feel “light” and fast without investing in more expensive NVMe solutions. It is also suitable as an upgrade for an older laptop with a slow HDD, where the SATA SSD will provide a huge boost in responsiveness. It is not the best option if you are looking for huge capacity for a very large library of games or heavy video content — there you will need a larger capacity or a second drive.

The combination of a standard SATA III interface, decent speeds for the class, and a focus on reliability makes this CX400 256GB a logical, practical choice for a system SSD in affordable configurations.