· Gen5 Storage Performance: The PCIe 5.0 x4 controller delivers up to 10,000MB/sec sequential reads and up to 8,500MB/sec sequential write speeds*, for phenomenal read, write, and response times *Performance and endurance vary by capacity· Your PC Made Faster: Load games, boot Windows, open and transfer files, all faster than ever· High-Density 3D TLC NAND: Provides the ideal mix of performance and endurance to keep your drive performing at its best for years· Microsoft DirectStorage Support**: Enables the MP700 ELITE to communicate directly with your graphics card when playing compatible games, for unbelievably fast load times **DirectStorage requires a DirectX12 GPU with Shader Model 6.0 support· Performance Heatsink: A pre-installed aluminum heatsink ensures optimal operating temperatures and reduces performance throttling