2TB Crucial P310 NVME M.2 2242 SSD
Crucial 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!
The 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!
Easily install M.2 2242 compatible storage
Compatible with all computer systems that use a 2242
Gen 4 x 4 but backward compatible to Gen 3
Experience extreme performance
Read speeds up to 7,100MB/s
Random reads up to 1M IOPS
Access your files faster
Experience faster computing
Don't wait for the screen to load, get rid of app freeze, stop waiting for files
Load graphically demanding apps faster
Optimize battery life on the go
Improved power efficiency
Compute longer without recharging
General tech specs
SSD Series: P310 with adapter
Interface: NVMe (PCIe Gen 4 x4)
Total Density: 2TB
Kit Quantity: 1
Form Factor: M.2 (2230 + adapter = 2242)
SSD Endurance TBW 220TB
Speed & timing
Sequential Write: 6000 MB/s
Sequential Read: 7100 MB/s
Are you cloning your old drive?
Or reinstalling Windows?
Cloning
Most 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 Macrium X. 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.
To clone an SSD you will need an external case, The Ramcity cloning case 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.
Reinstalling Windows
There are a lot of ways to install Windows, this is our preferred method. You will need a USB Flash drive, 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.
Media 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.
If you order the external SSD case, you can install the old SSD into the case and drag over your old documents