CRUCIAL

Crucial P3 Plus 1TB PCIe 4.0 3D NAND NVMe M.2 SSD, Up to 5,000 MB/s

Value-packed PCIe 4.0 performance up to 5,000 MB/s. Engineered with Micron Advanced 3D NAND, delivering up to 8.9x faster speeds than SATA drives for everyday gaming and PC builds.

Capacity
1TB (1,000GB)
Interface
PCIe Gen 4.0 x4, NVMe 1.4
Seq. Read
5,000 MB/s
Seq. Write
3,600 MB/s
Endurance
220 TBW
Budget & Mainstream PC Gaming

High-Speed PCIe 4.0 Without the Premium Price

Delivers crisp, responsive boot times and quick game asset loads. An ideal upgrade for gamers moving away from slow mechanical hard drives or SATA SSDs.

Everyday Multitasking & Office Work

Fast File Management & Productivity

Transfers gigabytes of photos, videos, and documents in seconds. Features full compatibility with standard desktops, Ultrabooks, and office laptops.

Crucial P3 Plus 1TB M.2 2280 Form Factor
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Form Factor

Compact Single-Sided M.2 2280

Ultra-slim design without bulky bottom components fits effortlessly into thin gaming laptops, mini-PCs, and standard desktop motherboards.

Crucial P3 Plus 5,000 MB/s Gen4 Speed
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PCIe 4.0 Performance

Up to 5,000 MB/s Sequential Speeds

8.9x faster than standard SATA SSDs and up to 43% faster than the fastest Gen3 drives, keeping your PC responsive during multitasking.

Micron Advanced 3D NAND Technology
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Quality & Reliability

Micron In-House 3D NAND

Engineered and verified through Micron's rigorous 40+ year memory heritage, providing rock-solid reliability and data integrity.

Crucial Storage Executive Management Tool
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Maintenance

Crucial Storage Executive Suite

Optimize performance, monitor temperature, secure erase, and manage firmware updates directly via intuitive desktop software.

Sequential Read & Write Performance Comparison Index

Performance metrics measured in MB/s across verified synthetic and real-world storage benchmarks.

Crucial P3 Plus 1TB (Active) Active Drive
R: 5,000 MB/s | W: 3,600 MB/s
R: 11,000 MB/s | W: 9,500 MB/s
R: 7,300 MB/s | W: 6,600 MB/s
R: 5,000 MB/s | W: 4,200 MB/s

Hardware Synergy & Platform Compatibility

Pair high-speed NVMe storage with optimized components to unlock maximum bandwidth, instant responsiveness, and zero bottlenecks.

Motherboards

Next-Gen Gaming Motherboards

M.2 PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 slots with integrated heatsinks ensure maximum thermal headroom and zero throttling.

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Gaming Laptops

Laptops & PS5 Storage Expansion

Slim single-sided M.2 2280 form factor fits snugly inside modern gaming laptops and PlayStation 5 expansion bays.

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Memory

High-Frequency DDR5 / DDR4 RAM

Synchronize high-speed memory with ultra-fast NVMe storage for seamless multitasking and zero asset load delays.

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Enclosures

M.2 External Enclosures & Hubs

Turn fast NVMe drives into lightning-fast portable SSDs with Type-C 10Gbps/20Gbps enclosures.

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Building a Complete Custom Gaming PC?

Select your CPU, GPU, Motherboard, and NVMe SSD with real-time compatibility checks and pro assembly by AHW experts.

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Technical Specifications

Brand & Manufacturer Crucial by Micron Technology
Series & Model Crucial P3 Plus Series • CT1000P3PSSD8
Capacity 1TB (1,000GB)
Form Factor M.2 2280 Single-Sided
Interface PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 (Backward Compatible with PCIe 3.0)
Protocol NVMe 1.4
Controller Phison PS5021-E21T 12nm Controller
NAND Flash Micron 176-Layer 3D NAND
Sequential Read Up to 5,000 MB/s
Sequential Write Up to 3,600 MB/s
Random Read 4KB Up to 650,000 IOPS
Random Write 4KB Up to 800,000 IOPS
Endurance Rating 220 TBW
MTBF 1.5 Million Hours
Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C
Dimensions 80mm x 22mm x 2.3mm
Warranty 5-Year Official Crucial / Micron Manufacturer Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions & Store Policies

Can I install the Crucial P3 Plus into a laptop? +
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Does the P3 Plus work on older PCIe 3.0 motherboards? +

Yes, it is fully backward-compatible and will operate at maximum PCIe 3.0 bandwidth (~3,500 MB/s).

Does this SSD run hot during gaming? +

The Phison E21T controller is built on an efficient 12nm process, running cooler than higher-tier Gen5 drives and functioning comfortably under standard motherboard heatsinks.

Can it be installed in a PlayStation 5? +

It can be used in a PS5 when paired with a third-party M.2 heatsink, though its 5,000 MB/s speed is slightly below Sony's recommended 5,500 MB/s.

Does Crucial provide cloning software? +

Yes, purchasers get access to Acronis True Image for Crucial to easily clone their existing operating system and files to the new SSD.

What warranty is provided with the Crucial P3 Plus? +

It includes a 5-year official manufacturer warranty supported locally through AHW Store Egypt.

What payment methods are available? +

AHW Store accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile wallets, and cash on delivery, alongside 0% interest installments.

How long does shipping take to my city? +
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Will this drive improve game load times compared to a SATA SSD? +

Significantly! At 5,000 MB/s, it delivers up to 8.9x higher throughput than a 2.5" SATA SSD (which caps out at ~550 MB/s).

What is AHW Store's return policy? +

We offer a 14-day return or exchange policy for brand new, sealed products.