{"title":"M.2 2242 NVMe SSDs","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"2tb-crucial-p310-nvme-m-2-2242-ssd","title":"2TB Crucial P310 NVME M.2 2242 SSD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrucial does not make a 2242 size SSD but we are using the P310 with an adapter. The adapter purely lengthens the SSD from 30mm to 42mm but does not affect performance. In fact, we cannot buy or make a 2242 SSD that is as fast as the P310. That is why we are using it! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crucial P310 Gen4 NVMe SSD lets you store more modern games at your fingertips without sacrificing speed or performance. With read\/write speeds at 7,100\/6,000MB\/s, the P310 is perfect for expand the storage in your Lenovo or Dell!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/be0845d8-672a-41e7-b42a-26faacd49662.jpg?v=1758629823\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasily install M.2 2242 compatible storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with all computer systems that use a 2242 \u003cbr\u003eGen 4 x 4 but backward compatible to Gen 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/9731dc0c-3b08-48f1-bfbc-698d0c0f1760.jpg?v=1758629959\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience extreme performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead speeds up to 7,100MB\/s\u003cbr\u003eRandom reads up to 1M IOPS\u003cbr\u003eAccess your files faster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/d0da8d65-60d2-4e67-924f-133a0877a8f6.jpg?v=1758630043\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience faster computing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't wait for the screen to load, get rid of app freeze, stop waiting for files\u003cbr\u003eLoad graphically demanding apps faster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/ad8053ef-c314-4afd-ab4a-befc29fd6571.jpg?v=1758630138\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimize battery life on the go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved power efficiency\u003cbr\u003eCompute longer without recharging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral tech specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSSD Series: P310 with adapter\u003cbr\u003eInterface: NVMe (PCIe Gen 4 x4)\u003cbr\u003eTotal Density: 2TB\u003cbr\u003eKit Quantity: 1\u003cbr\u003eForm Factor: M.2 (2230 + adapter = 2242)\u003cbr\u003eSSD Endurance TBW 220TB\u003cbr\u003eSpeed \u0026amp; timing\u003cbr\u003eSequential Write: 6000 MB\/s\u003cbr\u003eSequential Read: 7100 MB\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAre you cloning your old drive? \u003cbr\u003eOr reinstalling Windows?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container basecomponent parbase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-closable=\"\" class=\"container-content tablet-margin-lr--small   desktop-margin-lr--small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image basecomponent parbase is-maxwidthed\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"imagewidth-attributes\"\u003eCloning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text parbase\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-emptytext=\"Text\"\u003eMost customers want to clone their current drive onto a new SSD. Acronis software ships with this SSD, is compatible with Windows 10 and 11. Our recommended cloning software is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macrium.com\/products\/business\/standalone\/workstation?ref=B8gzDUS4Irt+LB7EkscPgH\/qLayG0l\/8Qo67p5xF\/lk=\u0026amp;type=b\u0026amp;edition=7\"\u003eMacrium X\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a little harder to use, it is only a 14 day trial, but it is very powerful and has a lot of options. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-emptytext=\"Text\"\u003e To clone an SSD you will need an external case, The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/external-drives\/products\/ramcity-nvme-external-enclosure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRamcity cloning case\u003c\/a\u003e is perfect for the job. Install the SSD into the case, download the software, clone and then replace your current SSD. It really is that easy, and if it is not, please give us a call. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReinstalling Windows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-emptytext=\"Text\"\u003eThere are a lot of ways to install Windows, this is our preferred method. You will need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/products\/sandisk-32gb-cruzer-glide-usb3-0-flash-drive-memory-stick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB Flash drive,\u003c\/a\u003e and the Microsoft Media Creation tool. I am not going to link to the tool, the URL keeps changing but to find the latest version Google \"Microsoft Media Creation Tool\" and follow the Microsoft instructions. If you have an authorized Windows license on your computer, you are allowed to download Windows and re install the software. You will need a 25 character Windows license key but many computers have the key embedded into the firmware. If you skip the \"enter license key\" and continue to install, Windows detects the key in your firmware. \u003cbr\u003eMedia Creation tool is an exe program that will create a bootable Windows installation USB. To use the USB, shut down your computer, install the new SSD, plug in the installation USB you made and then turn on the computer. It should boot from the USB.  If it does not, then you have to go into the BIOS. Hitting a function key like F1 or F9 at reboot will usually get you into the BIOS (you can chatGPT or Google it). Once in the BIOS, go to the Boot sequence\/order and make sure USB is first. Save and continue. The computer should now boot off the USB and you can install a new copy Windows.\u003cbr\u003eIf you order the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/external-drives\/products\/ramcity-nvme-external-enclosure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexternal SSD case\u003c\/a\u003e, you can install the old SSD into the case and drag over your old documents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crucial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51386337362199,"sku":"UP1126","price":519.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/1126_1ebd1394-f042-4e99-8302-4eecf5505b35.png?v=1758630244"},{"product_id":"1tb-crucial-p310-nvme-m-2-2242-ssd","title":"1TB Crucial P310 NVME M.2 2242 SSD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrucial does not make a 2242 size SSD but we are using the P310 with an adapter. The adapter purely lengthens the SSD from 30mm to 42mm but does not affect performance. In fact, we cannot buy or make a 2242 SSD that is as fast as the P310. That is why we are using it! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Crucial P310 Gen4 NVMe SSD lets you store more modern games at your fingertips without sacrificing speed or performance. With read\/write speeds at 7,100\/6,000MB\/s, the P310 is perfect for expand the storage in your Lenovo or Dell!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/be0845d8-672a-41e7-b42a-26faacd49662.jpg?v=1758629823\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasily install M.2 2242 compatible storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with all computer systems that use a 2242 \u003cbr\u003eGen 4 x 4 but backward compatible to Gen 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/9731dc0c-3b08-48f1-bfbc-698d0c0f1760.jpg?v=1758629959\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience extreme performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead speeds up to 7,100MB\/s\u003cbr\u003eRandom reads up to 1M IOPS\u003cbr\u003eAccess your files faster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/d0da8d65-60d2-4e67-924f-133a0877a8f6.jpg?v=1758630043\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience faster computing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDon't wait for the screen to load, get rid of app freeze, stop waiting for files\u003cbr\u003eLoad graphically demanding apps faster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/ad8053ef-c314-4afd-ab4a-befc29fd6571.jpg?v=1758630138\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOptimize battery life on the go\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eImproved power efficiency\u003cbr\u003eCompute longer without recharging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral tech specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSSD Series: P310 with adapter\u003cbr\u003eInterface: NVMe (PCIe Gen 4 x4)\u003cbr\u003eTotal Density: 2TB\u003cbr\u003eKit Quantity: 1\u003cbr\u003eForm Factor: M.2 (2230 + adapter = 2242)\u003cbr\u003eSSD Endurance TBW 220TB\u003cbr\u003eSpeed \u0026amp; timing\u003cbr\u003eSequential Write: 6000 MB\/s\u003cbr\u003eSequential Read: 7100 MB\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAre you cloning your old drive? \u003cbr\u003eOr reinstalling Windows?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container basecomponent parbase\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-closable=\"\" class=\"container-content tablet-margin-lr--small   desktop-margin-lr--small\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image basecomponent parbase is-maxwidthed\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"imagewidth-attributes\"\u003eCloning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text parbase\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-emptytext=\"Text\"\u003eMost customers want to clone their current drive onto a new SSD. Acronis software ships with this SSD, is compatible with Windows 10 and 11. Our recommended cloning software is \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macrium.com\/products\/business\/standalone\/workstation?ref=B8gzDUS4Irt+LB7EkscPgH\/qLayG0l\/8Qo67p5xF\/lk=\u0026amp;type=b\u0026amp;edition=7\"\u003eMacrium X\u003c\/a\u003e. It is a little harder to use, it is only a 14 day trial, but it is very powerful and has a lot of options. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-emptytext=\"Text\"\u003e To clone an SSD you will need an external case, The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/external-drives\/products\/ramcity-nvme-external-enclosure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRamcity cloning case\u003c\/a\u003e is perfect for the job. Install the SSD into the case, download the software, clone and then replace your current SSD. It really is that easy, and if it is not, please give us a call. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReinstalling Windows\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-emptytext=\"Text\"\u003eThere are a lot of ways to install Windows, this is our preferred method. You will need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/products\/sandisk-32gb-cruzer-glide-usb3-0-flash-drive-memory-stick\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSB Flash drive,\u003c\/a\u003e and the Microsoft Media Creation tool. I am not going to link to the tool, the URL keeps changing but to find the latest version Google \"Microsoft Media Creation Tool\" and follow the Microsoft instructions. If you have an authorized Windows license on your computer, you are allowed to download Windows and re install the software. You will need a 25 character Windows license key but many computers have the key embedded into the firmware. If you skip the \"enter license key\" and continue to install, Windows detects the key in your firmware. \u003cbr\u003eMedia Creation tool is an exe program that will create a bootable Windows installation USB. To use the USB, shut down your computer, install the new SSD, plug in the installation USB you made and then turn on the computer. It should boot from the USB.  If it does not, then you have to go into the BIOS. Hitting a function key like F1 or F9 at reboot will usually get you into the BIOS (you can chatGPT or Google it). Once in the BIOS, go to the Boot sequence\/order and make sure USB is first. Save and continue. The computer should now boot off the USB and you can install a new copy Windows.\u003cbr\u003eIf you order the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/external-drives\/products\/ramcity-nvme-external-enclosure\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eexternal SSD case\u003c\/a\u003e, you can install the old SSD into the case and drag over your old documents \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crucial","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51386339197207,"sku":"UP1116","price":324.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/2794\/6018\/files\/1126_1ebd1394-f042-4e99-8302-4eecf5505b35.png?v=1758630244"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.ramcity.com.au\/collections\/m-2-2242-nvme-ssds\/capacity_1tb.oembed","provider":"RamCity.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}