Adata Mars 980 Storm 1TB NVMe SSD / PCIe Gen5 x4 / Up to 14,000MB/s - 13,000MB Sequential Read/Write / SMAR-980S-1TCI / SMAR-980S-1TCI + FREE DELIVERY !

The Adata Mars 980 Storm SMAR-980S-1TCI is a 1TB NVMe SSD on a PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface, rated at up to 14,000MB/s sequential read and 13,000MB/s write. Those figures suit launching large games, heavy data processing and multimedia editing on the latest motherboards. It is built for gaming enthusiasts and professional workloads that need both capacity and sustained transfer speed.

The MARS 980 STORM combines dual liquid cooling with full boost thermal management to regulate temperature and hold PCIe 5.0 operating speeds. Gen 5 drives run hot enough that thermal design decides real-world throughput, so a cooling system designed alongside the drive rather than bolted on afterwards is what keeps intensive workloads at full rate.

Headline specifications are a PCIe Gen 5 x4 transmission interface, up to 14,000MB/s sequential read and 13,000MB/s write, a patented liquid cooling and fan-based heat dissipation system that runs up to 20% cooler than passive heatsinks, power drawn directly from the M.2 slot with no extra cables, 1TB of capacity, and compatibility with the latest Intel and AMD platforms. Download the SSD Toolbox to update firmware and unlock advanced features.

Adata positions this as the first PCIe 5.0 SSD to combine liquid and fan dual cooling, delivering zero-lag data transfer and stable performance. The drive is fully compliant with NVMe 2.0, tailored for AI workloads and compatible with the latest Intel and AMD platforms, which is the combination that matters for a machine doing sustained inference or training work.

Sequential read and write speeds of 14,000MB/s and 13,000MB/s double PCIe Gen 4 performance and make the drive eight times faster than a standard Gen 3 SSD. It is also fully backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 platforms, so it can go into an older board now and reach full speed once it moves to a Gen 5 system.

The patented dual cooling system pairs liquid cooling with two fans, using copper heatpipes and thermal liquid to expand the heat dissipation surface while the twin fans maximise airflow. This Active Cooling System holds temperatures up to 20% lower than passive heatsinks during prolonged intensive workloads. Cooling figures were measured in controlled conditions, so results vary with your build.

The integrated fan system draws power directly from the M.2 slot, so no additional power cables are needed and there is no clutter added to the build. Installation is a matter of inserting the drive into the M.2 slot. Check your case has clearance for the cooler first, remove any pre-mounted heatsink, and follow your motherboard manual for the exact steps.

The Mars 980 Storm uses 232-layer 3D NAND flash, and the range scales to 4TB for the largest capacity requirement. Error correction and data protection features raise endurance and total bytes written, which is the specification that governs how long a drive lasts under data-heavy applications rather than how fast it runs on day one.

SLC cache algorithms work with DRAM Cache Buffer technology to optimise caching performance, while LDPC error correction protects data integrity during transmission and storage. LDPC is the mechanism that catches and repairs bit errors before they reach a file, which is what keeps a drive dependable as its NAND accumulates write cycles.

The SSD Toolbox application handles firmware upgrades and real-time monitoring of drive health and performance metrics. Using S.M.A.R.T. technology it reports drive temperature, remaining lifespan and capacity, so the drive's condition is visible rather than something you discover after a problem. Its diagnostics are the practical way to track a Gen 5 drive's thermals over time.