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Seagate FireCuda 530 2TB Internal Solid State Drive - M.2 PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe 1.4, PS5 SSD, 3D TLC NAND, 2550 TBW, 1.8M MTBF, Heatsink, Rescue Services (ZP2000GM3A023)
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Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | PCIE x 4 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Seagate |
Special Feature | Internal |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
Compatible Devices | Desktop PC |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- Speed reigns—Seagate’s FireCuda 530 dominates the SSD lineup, delivering pure performance, absolute power, the most advanced components, and unrivaled endurance.date transfer rate:7300.0 megabits_per_second
- Exhilarating performance up to 7300MB/s—harness the full power of PCIe Gen4 speeds to dominate next-generation games and apps
- Our fastest FireCuda SSD ever built for the ultimate in sustained, pro-level gaming and accelerated content creation—with transfer speeds up to 2x faster than PCIe Gen3 M.2 NVMe SSDs and 12x faster than SATA SSDs
- Includes custom built low-profile heatsink designed by EKWB and Seagate to help minimize thermal throttling and maintain peak performance for longer time periods of time
- Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included five-year limited warranty and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Storage Capacity | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
For gaming | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Value for money | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — | 5.0 |
Tech Support | 5.0 | — | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | — |
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storage capacity | 2 TB | 2000 GB | 1 TB | 500 GB | 4000 GB | 1 TB |
hardware interface | pci | solid state drive | pci | pci express x4 | pci | pci |
compatible devices | Desktop PC | Gaming Console, Laptop, Tablet, Desktop | Gaming Console | Gaming Console | Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | M.2 2280 | 2280 | M.2 2280 | M 2 | M.2 2280 | — |
read speed | — | — | 7300 megabytes per second | 0 megabytes per second | 7300 megabytes per second | 7300 megabytes per second |
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Technical Details
Brand | Seagate |
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Series | FireCuda 530 |
Item model number | ZP2000GM3A023 |
Hardware Platform | PC, Linux |
Item Weight | 0.286 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 3.16 x 0.95 x 0.41 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.16 x 0.95 x 0.41 inches |
Color | Black |
Computer Memory Type | DIMM |
Flash Memory Size | 2 TB |
Hard Drive Interface | PCIE x 4 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Manufacturer | Seagate |
Language | English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B0977K2C74 |
Country of Origin | USA |
Date First Available | June 23, 2021 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #245 in Internal Solid State Drives |
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FireCuda 530 PCIe Gen4
Explosive Speed. Absolute Domination.
Blistering performance and unrivaled endurance, FireCuda 530 redefines speed—up to 7300MB/s catalyzes PCIe Gen4 power. With transfer rates 2x faster than PCIe Gen3 for sustained use and dependable performance. The speed of PCIe Gen4 is yours—seize the power.
More Features To Love
Form & Function
Low-profile heatsink design allows
for installation in tighter spaces,
and high-grade aluminum block
with gunmetal anodization helps
dissipate heat.
Endurance Unleashed
Up to 5100TB TBW—rewrite
70% of the drive capacity
every day for 5 years.
We've Got Your Back
Rescue Services help you
defend against data loss and
retrieval costs when
unexpected events or damage
happen—so you can rest easier
Storage Expansion for PS5
The FireCuda 530 with heatsink is compatible with PS5 consoles and meets PS5 specs on performance and dimensions for an easy drop-in expansion solution with no additional parts needed.
*Using an M.2 SSD with your PS5 console requires effective heat dissipation with a cooling structure
What's Included
FireCuda 530 Gen4 PCIe SSD with heatsink, Rescue Data Recovery Services, Quick start guide
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Performance nothing short of exhilarating, the FireCuda 530 SSD redefines speed – up to 7300MB/s catalyzes the full power of PCIe Gen4. A custom low-profile heatsink designed by EKWB and Seagate helps dissipate heat and reduce thermal throttling. Top it off with unrivaled endurance, FireCuda 530 is built for sustained abuse and accelerated gaming. The speed of PCIe Gen4 is yours—seize the power.
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Customers like the quality and ease of installation of the drive. For example, they mention it's an excellent internal SSD, it slips in with no hassle, and it has a lot of space. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, heat sink, and value.
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Customers find the installation of the drive to be easy. They mention that it slips in with no hassle, and works perfectly. Some say that the upgrade was almost trivial. Overall, customers say that it's a great upgrade for their PS5.
"...Worth the investment. Simplified understanding with design. Easy to install..." Read more
"Works perfect and just slips in with no hassle after you remove the plates." Read more
"...Easy to install:Sony gets points for this category as well for making it so simple to open and add/upgrade the SSD inside the PS5...." Read more
"...This one costs $150. The upgrade was almost trivial, thanks to Youtube...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the internal SSD. They say it is an excellent, solid drive with a lot of space. Customers also say it's a good quality piece of technology and works beautifully with the PS5. They say the drive is reliable, has respectable endurance, and provides excellent performance and storage for PS5.
"...updated version he installed in his newer Ps5 model and Same great quality and speeds...." Read more
"...I enjoy using never have had a problem yet feels like a good quality piece of technology and works Beautifully with the PlayStation 5." Read more
"...Blazing fast and 4 TB of memory to top it off. You won't regret this purchase." Read more
"...The factory Samsung 980 Pro already has bad blocks, and it had only been half a year before they started showing up...." Read more
Customers like the size of the computer drive. For example, they mention it fits like a glove, has a small form factor, and is easy to install. Some appreciate the slim design and the fact that the heatsink isn't big and bulky. Some say that 8TB was the perfect size to store all their media files. Overall, most are happy with the size and capacity of the drive.
"...It's easy to install, fits like a glove, and performs well in excess of what the PS5 requires...." Read more
"...playing often even heavy games and this ssd is "facing the war" very comfortably...." Read more
"...It is easy to install, format, and the PS5 settings are easy to apply...." Read more
"...8TB was the perfect size to store all my media files that I do not need on my SSD drives." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it looks good, sexy, and gives their Alienware a little more bling.
"Seagate 2tb ssd is simply the best. Love the new look, You'll be happy with your purchase. This is the second one in our home...." Read more
"Love that it gives my Alienware a little more bling. Followed the other reviewers advice and got a sata to argb cable." Read more
"...Screws in perfectly to fit into the ps5. Sturdy and great look with the heatsink...." Read more
"This is a great m.2 SSD in both looks, and performance...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the hard drive. Some mention that it performs well, while others say that it stopped working on their PS5.
"Works perfect and just slips in with no hassle after you remove the plates." Read more
"...yet feels like a good quality piece of technology and works Beautifully with the PlayStation 5." Read more
"...The performance is not quite as good as the SN850X, but this is comparing a drag racer with a formula 1 car; they are both so much faster than..." Read more
"...It's easy to install, fits like a glove, and performs well in excess of what the PS5 requires...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the computer drive. Some mention it's well worth the money, a solid NvME for the price, and a worthy addition to the venerable PS5. However, others say it'd be a better option for those looking for a cheaper option.
"...2TB is the sweet spot 4me , but 4tb if U feel needed. Worth the investment. Simplified understanding with design. Easy to install..." Read more
"...The WD Black SN850X had incredible performance for the price, but it would get over 70° C and be disconnected in the middle of large transfers...." Read more
"...Boy does it deliver. The price tag is hefty on this SSD, but the performance is definitely top end...." Read more
"...Its working fine now good speeds and is a sold hdd for the price" Read more
Customers are mixed about the heat sink of the computer drive. Some mention that it has a built-in heat sink that runs reasonably cool, while others say that it needs a heatsink setup. Some customers also mention that the PCIe-4 can run hot and the drive will overheat if it does not have good air flow.
"...am only running Firecuda 530s in every M.2 slot, and the temps are both consistent and cool...." Read more
"...The FireCuda 530 has no overheating entries logged in SMART after 1200 hours of use despite being installed above the always warm and sometimes hot..." Read more
"the drive will overheat if it does not have good air flow! i have mine in a 011 evo had to put it in the outside of my drive cage...." Read more
"Inexpensive SATA III 7200 RPM 8 TB drive. Runs reasonably cool (35 degrees C)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the compatibility of the computer drive. Some mention that it's perfect for the PS5, while others say that it didn't appear in their BIOS.
"...the SSD (including the heatsink it comes with) are a perfect match for the SSD expansion slot on the PS5. It fits like a glove (see pictures)...." Read more
"So this thing does not appear in my bios, on top of that, my PC doesn't recognize it unless I have it plugged in from the start, but it never gets..." Read more
"Works quick and seemless with the PS5." Read more
"I bought a 2TB SSD M2 to replace my 1 TB, it's not compatible, here is why ........" Read more
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For full disclosure, I purchased the 2TB SSD with the included heatsink.
# Easy to install:
Sony gets points for this category as well for making it so simple to open and add/upgrade the SSD inside the PS5. We simply slid off the white cover, removed the SSD expansion door/shield, and used the already included (with the PS5) hardware to fasten the SSD into the slot. The dimensions of the SSD (including the heatsink it comes with) are a perfect match for the SSD expansion slot on the PS5. It fits like a glove (see pictures). Then it was simply a matter of closing the expansion slot, replacing the cover, and booting up the PS5!
# Setup:
As soon as the PS5 booted up, it recognized the new SSD and gave me the option to "format" it (required to set it up to recognize the PS5's file system). The formatting process took about 20 seconds and then it was done! It was ready to use. You must make sure you go into the PS5's 'Storage' settings to make sure you designate your new drive as the installation location for new games, or specific content (if you want to use it that way, of course). Or you can simply transfer files to and from the SSD expansion at your leisure.
# Performance:
While this drive claims read speeds of around 7,300MB/s your mileage may vary on the PS5. The PS5 reported around 5,700MBs - but keep in mind this is not a limitation of the SSD but the data transfer subsystem of the PS5 itself. Rest assured, it's most likely the drive is capable of up 7,300MB/s on compatible hardware, and you can sleep easy knowing that its bandwidth capabilities are well in excess of what the PS5 needs to run at peak performance.
I ran a test by copying Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (57GB of data) from the PS5 local storage to the new SSD. It took around ONE MINUTE to transfer! That's insane.
I then installed the new Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection to this storage and benchmarked the performance/load times of the game, and they were on par with the PS5's local storage, loading up an entire level in just under 2 seconds!
I've read that high performance SSDs like this one can even perform a little faster than the on-board SSD that came with the PS5, but, the performance of either drive (internal or expansion) is so fast already, the differences will be too subtle to notice. Especially on PS5 optimized games that load faster than the time it probably takes to start your stopwatch and benchmark.
# Final Thoughts
This SSD (with the included heatsink) is clearly designed with PS5 expansion in mind. If that is why you're looking at this SSD then I can strongly recommend it. It's easy to install, fits like a glove, and performs well in excess of what the PS5 requires. It has been going strong in my PS5 for 6 weeks now and I am extremely happy with this purchase.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
For full disclosure, I purchased the 2TB SSD with the included heatsink.
# Easy to install:
Sony gets points for this category as well for making it so simple to open and add/upgrade the SSD inside the PS5. We simply slid off the white cover, removed the SSD expansion door/shield, and used the already included (with the PS5) hardware to fasten the SSD into the slot. The dimensions of the SSD (including the heatsink it comes with) are a perfect match for the SSD expansion slot on the PS5. It fits like a glove (see pictures). Then it was simply a matter of closing the expansion slot, replacing the cover, and booting up the PS5!
# Setup:
As soon as the PS5 booted up, it recognized the new SSD and gave me the option to "format" it (required to set it up to recognize the PS5's file system). The formatting process took about 20 seconds and then it was done! It was ready to use. You must make sure you go into the PS5's 'Storage' settings to make sure you designate your new drive as the installation location for new games, or specific content (if you want to use it that way, of course). Or you can simply transfer files to and from the SSD expansion at your leisure.
# Performance:
While this drive claims read speeds of around 7,300MB/s your mileage may vary on the PS5. The PS5 reported around 5,700MBs - but keep in mind this is not a limitation of the SSD but the data transfer subsystem of the PS5 itself. Rest assured, it's most likely the drive is capable of up 7,300MB/s on compatible hardware, and you can sleep easy knowing that its bandwidth capabilities are well in excess of what the PS5 needs to run at peak performance.
I ran a test by copying Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (57GB of data) from the PS5 local storage to the new SSD. It took around ONE MINUTE to transfer! That's insane.
I then installed the new Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves collection to this storage and benchmarked the performance/load times of the game, and they were on par with the PS5's local storage, loading up an entire level in just under 2 seconds!
I've read that high performance SSDs like this one can even perform a little faster than the on-board SSD that came with the PS5, but, the performance of either drive (internal or expansion) is so fast already, the differences will be too subtle to notice. Especially on PS5 optimized games that load faster than the time it probably takes to start your stopwatch and benchmark.
# Final Thoughts
This SSD (with the included heatsink) is clearly designed with PS5 expansion in mind. If that is why you're looking at this SSD then I can strongly recommend it. It's easy to install, fits like a glove, and performs well in excess of what the PS5 requires. It has been going strong in my PS5 for 6 weeks now and I am extremely happy with this purchase.
I even purchased a second laptop with - I kid you not - a liquid cooling loop. This definitely helped the overall temps, and the Tongfang bottom plate helped because it's metal and not plastic like the MSI (so the bottom plate is like a big heatsink). Still, SSDs could hit 60°C.
I lucked out only when someone on the XMG Discord server mentioned how cool the older Firecuda 520 and 510 were for them.
I am completely blown away with how low the temps are while the performance is excellent. The performance is not quite as good as the SN850X, but this is comparing a drag racer with a formula 1 car; they are both so much faster than anyone realistically will ever need, so the speed differences don't really matter at all in real life. Far more important is the fact that the Seagate runs about 20° cooler than the WD... Yes, it's seriously that much.
The Firecuda tends to idle in the 30 to 40 range, and I've only seen it hit 60 or even the upper 50s when under extreme load. When I say extreme, I mean something like installing about a terabyte of Native Instruments software in a single go, nonstop reads and writes.
You definitely pay a premium for the cool temps as well as the performance and brand name, but when you're talking about potentially destroying several terabytes of data with hotter SSDs, it's worth every penny.
Right now I am only running Firecuda 530s in every M.2 slot, and the temps are both consistent and cool. Everything else is in an external enclosure that acts like a big heat sink as well. I never would have gotten my issues resolved without switching to this specific SSD.
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The FireCuda 530's speed is nothing short of remarkable. With transfer speeds up to 7300MB/s, it's not just about the raw performance; it's about how it translates into real-world usage. File transfers, data backups, and accessing large media files have become noticeably faster. This speed boost is especially apparent when handling 4K video editing tasks directly from the NAS, where the SSD effortlessly handles the intensive read/write operations.
The inclusion of a heatsink with this SSD model was a crucial factor in my decision. NAS devices, especially when loaded with multiple drives, can get quite warm. The heatsink plays a vital role in maintaining optimal operating temperatures, minimizing the risk of thermal throttling and ensuring consistent performance even under heavy loads. It's a peace of mind that the drive will operate within safe temperature ranges, thus prolonging its lifespan.
Another aspect worth mentioning is the drive's endurance and reliability. With a rating of 1275 TBW (terabytes written) and a 1.8M hours MTBF (mean time between failures), this SSD is built to last. For a NAS setup that's running 24/7, these specifications provide assurance that the drive can withstand continuous operation without compromising data integrity.
Integrating the FireCuda 530 into my Synology NAS was straightforward. The physical installation was a breeze, thanks to the compact M.2 form factor and the pre-attached heatsink. On the software side, Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) immediately recognized the drive, making it easy to configure and deploy in my storage pool.
In summary, the Seagate FireCuda 530 with a heatsink has been an excellent addition to my Synology DS1821+ NAS. It offers a perfect blend of speed, durability, and thermal management. Whether it's for professional use or personal media consumption, this SSD has elevated my NAS's performance to new heights, making it a worthwhile investment for anyone looking to enhance their data storage and access capabilities.