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Digital Storage Capacity 1 TB
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  • Speed reigns—Seagate’s FireCuda 530 dominates the SSD lineup, delivering pure performance, absolute power, the most advanced components, and unrivaled endurance
  • 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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    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.

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    More Features To Love

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    Form & Function

    Low-profile heatsink design allows

    for installation in tighter spaces,

    and high-grade aluminum block

    with gunmetal anodization helps

    dissipate heat.

    5100 TB

    Endurance Unleashed

    Up to 5100TB TBW—rewrite

    70% of the drive capacity

    every day for 5 years.

    rescue

    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

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    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

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    FireCuda 530 Gen4 PCIe SSD with heatsink, Rescue Data Recovery Services, Quick start guide

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    Product Description

    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.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    12,699 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the speed, performance, value, and ease of installation of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's blazing fast, performs well, and is well worth the money. Some like the quality. That said, opinions are mixed on the heatsink.

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    249 customers mention "Ease of installation"235 positive14 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the computer drive or storage to be easy. They mention that it's simple to click and screw in, and can be plug and play with the PlayStation 5. Some say that the design is simplified and makes the installation almost trivial. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it as a great upgrade for their PS5.

    "Works great for both my and a friend's kid's ps5. Easy to click and screw in, love the stickers included...." Read more

    "...Worth the investment. Simplified understanding with design. Easy to install..." 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

    "Was fairly easy to install and works great, but best of all it looks amazing" Read more

    241 customers mention "Speed"213 positive28 negative

    Customers like the speed of the computer drive. For example, they say it's blazing fast, has crazy fast read and write speeds, and works great in handhelds. That said, some say the performance is great but slightly behind other drives. That being said, they mention it moves files rather quickly and is responsive.

    "...Faster even! I would 100% recommend!" Read more

    "This thing is blazing fast! I'm getting about 4800 MB/s read and 3900 MB/s write...." Read more

    "...It has blazing fast transfer speeds and I've been able to read all the videos/photos I've put on it...." Read more

    "Came fast and its amazing 2tb" Read more

    224 customers mention "Performance"166 positive58 negative

    Customers like the performance of the hard drive. They say it works well in excess of what the PS5 needs, and has no performance issues. Some say it's working in great condition weeks after install and still has lots more space for future games. It works perfectly for upgrading the storage in a PS5, and works great for 4K iPhone video storage.

    "Works great for both my and a friend's kid's ps5. Easy to click and screw in, love the stickers included...." Read more

    "...I needed a little more space so I went with the 2TB and it functions really well. Faster even! I would 100% recommend!" Read more

    "...It's easy to install, fits like a glove, and performs well in excess of what the PS5 requires...." Read more

    "...it, and it caused all kinds of problems for my PS5- it would not start up to main menu, and I could not even get it to start in safe mode- it would..." Read more

    200 customers mention "Quality"156 positive44 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it is a true 4TB drive, solid, and has a straightforward installation process. The drive provides excellent performance and storage for PS5 games, with respectable endurance. Customers also mention that it is reliable and unbeatable for speed with Seagate quality.

    "...No extra noise or overheating problems, just more space with much more speed than an external." Read more

    "...updated version he installed in his newer Ps5 model and Same great quality and speeds...." Read more

    "This SSD card is by far the best one for all PS5 owners. I bought a one terabyte about two years ago and I loved it...." 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

    154 customers mention "Value"108 positive46 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer drive. They mention that it's totally worth the money, provides good performance, and has a long-term value. Some say that it is an excellent choice and a worthy addition to the venerable PS5.

    "...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

    "...At first glance, it is easy to pass over. It is significantly more expensive than competing WD and Samsung drives...." Read more

    "good product" Read more

    23 customers mention "Size"20 positive3 negative

    Customers like the size of the hard drive. They mention that it fits like a glove, is very small, and easy to install. Some appreciate the slim design and the fact that the heatsink isn't big and bulky.

    "...It's easy to install, fits like a glove, and performs well in excess of what the PS5 requires...." Read more

    "...Not as noisy as other drives and it fits in my case." Read more

    "...Overall it is pretty quiet with 8TB of storage. It fit in it's space and all 4 screw holes lined up...." Read more

    "...8TB was the perfect size to store all my media files that I do not need on my SSD drives." Read more

    18 customers mention "Appearance"18 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it looks good, nice, and is a great product. Some say that the VM files on this drive are super crisp and impressive.

    "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

    "Was fairly easy to install and works great, but best of all it looks amazing" Read more

    "It’s Star Wars, and looks great, but I didn’t know you need a ARGB controller motherboard or a external one, to light it up." 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

    40 customers mention "Heatsink"27 positive13 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the heatsink of the hard drive. Some say that it runs reasonably cool with no overheat issues. However, some customers have reported that the heat sink is missing or damaged.

    "...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

    "...is great because you get the legendary quality of Seagate, the cooling from EKB and performance that is unparalleled when compared to other drives..." Read more

    Legit, Fast.
    5 out of 5 stars
    Legit, Fast.
    This thing is blazing fast! I'm getting about 4800 MB/s read and 3900 MB/s write.I used EasUS to transfer my old 456 GB drive to this ~2TB drive and it works flawlessly. The whole process took less than an hour to complete.The old drive is now in a QWIIZLAB M.2 2230 SSD NVMe Enclosure, enclosure for super-fast transfers. I'm getting ~1000 MB/s sustained on both read/write, which is pretty close to the theoretical limitations of the USB-C's 10Gb/s transfer speed.https://a.co/d/0g4FNVYW
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    Capacity: 1TBStyle: 530 w/ HeatsinkVerified Purchase
    Works great for both my and a friend's kid's ps5. Easy to click and screw in, love the stickers included. No extra noise or overheating problems, just more space with much more speed than an external.
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: Game Drive PS5 NVMEVerified Purchase
    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. I bought the fire cuda for my ol hefty Ps5 and well my son installed both etc. This new and updated version he installed in his newer Ps5 model and Same great quality and speeds. Great choice and in the long run, You'll thank Seagate Gaming for thier products and your self for purchase! 2TB is the sweet spot 4me , but 4tb if U feel needed. Worth the investment. Simplified understanding with design. Easy to install...
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    5.0 out of 5 stars In the long run
    Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2024
    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. I bought the fire cuda for my ol hefty Ps5 and well my son installed both etc. This new and updated version he installed in his newer Ps5 model and Same great quality and speeds. Great choice and in the long run, You'll thank Seagate Gaming for thier products and your self for purchase! 2TB is the sweet spot 4me , but 4tb if U feel needed. Worth the investment. Simplified understanding with design. Easy to install...
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: 530 w/ HeatsinkVerified Purchase
    This SSD card is by far the best one for all PS5 owners. I bought a one terabyte about two years ago and I loved it. I needed a little more space so I went with the 2TB and it functions really well. Faster even! I would 100% recommend!
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    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: 530 w/ HeatsinkVerified Purchase
    After researching various PCIe Gen4 SSDs for the PS5 (and discovering this drive had the most votes for "best performance" across multiple review/analysis sites) I decided to give it a shot, making sure to get the one with the included heatsink (important!) I was not disappointed, like WOW...

    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.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect match for the PS5
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2022
    After researching various PCIe Gen4 SSDs for the PS5 (and discovering this drive had the most votes for "best performance" across multiple review/analysis sites) I decided to give it a shot, making sure to get the one with the included heatsink (important!) I was not disappointed, like WOW...

    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.
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2023
    Capacity: 4TBStyle: 530Verified Purchase
    I use laptops/notebooks pretty much exclusively since around 2008. Never had SSD temperature issues before, but my MSI GT77 Titan was cooking my SSDs, so I went looking for the coolest SSD I could find. 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. The factory Samsung 980 Pro already has bad blocks, and it had only been half a year before they started showing up. Pretty much every SSD I tried would idle around 45° C and get up to at least 60° C while gaming (no load on the SSDs, just temps inside the laptop). I assumed that the Crucial P3 Plus would have better temps since it's a slower drive, but it was actually one of the worst of the bunch in terms of temperatures (it's an incredibly good deal for the money aside from the temps though). The Sabrent Rocket Q4 has decent temps, a bit above the 980 Pro. The SK Hynix P31 and P41 have temps that are at least as good as the 980 Pro, and while they use very little power, they still weren't the coolest.

    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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    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: Lightsaber Collection Drive Special Edition M.2Verified Purchase
    Was fairly easy to install and works great, but best of all it looks amazing
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: 520NVerified Purchase
    This thing is blazing fast! I'm getting about 4800 MB/s read and 3900 MB/s write.

    I used EasUS to transfer my old 456 GB drive to this ~2TB drive and it works flawlessly. The whole process took less than an hour to complete.

    The old drive is now in a QWIIZLAB M.2 2230 SSD NVMe Enclosure, enclosure for super-fast transfers. I'm getting ~1000 MB/s sustained on both read/write, which is pretty close to the theoretical limitations of the USB-C's 10Gb/s transfer speed.

    https://a.co/d/0g4FNVYW
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Legit, Fast.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2024
    This thing is blazing fast! I'm getting about 4800 MB/s read and 3900 MB/s write.

    I used EasUS to transfer my old 456 GB drive to this ~2TB drive and it works flawlessly. The whole process took less than an hour to complete.

    The old drive is now in a QWIIZLAB M.2 2230 SSD NVMe Enclosure, enclosure for super-fast transfers. I'm getting ~1000 MB/s sustained on both read/write, which is pretty close to the theoretical limitations of the USB-C's 10Gb/s transfer speed.

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    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
    Capacity: 2TBStyle: Game Drive PS5 NVMEVerified Purchase
    Used it to increase space on ps5 console storage, setup was seamless as I had watched a few how-to videos prior to install. Working in great condition weeks after install and still with lots more space for future games.
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    Rodrigo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 17, 2024
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    Justin Tarrington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works for ps5 simple install
    Reviewed in Canada on February 1, 2024
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    GILBERTO MORENO CRUZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sobrepasó los expectativas!!
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 31, 2024
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sobrepasó los expectativas!!
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    Me súper encantó la memorial Fire Cuda 530
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    Jugar en línea es más fácil entrar y desplegarme en Juego!👍🏼
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