Crucial T710 Internal SSD

Yes, to achieve the maximum advertised speeds of 14,500MBps, you must install this drive in a motherboard with a PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slot. While it is backward compatible with PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 3 slots, you will be limited to the maximum speed of those older interfaces.

While the Crucial T710 meets the technical requirements for a PS5, it is significantly faster than what the console can utilize. You will not see the full performance benefits of this Gen 5 drive on a PS5, and you may need to ensure you have an adequate heatsink installed, as Gen 5 drives can run quite hot.

Because of its extreme performance, this drive generates significant heat and requires a robust cooling solution. If your motherboard does not include a dedicated M.2 heatsink, you should purchase an aftermarket heatsink to prevent thermal throttling and maintain consistent speeds.

The 1,200 TBW (Terabytes Written) rating indicates how much data you can write to the drive over its lifespan before it begins to degrade. For most users, including heavy gamers and creative professionals, this is more than enough to last well beyond the 5-year warranty period.

The T710 uses the standard M.2 2280 form factor, so it will physically fit in most modern laptops with an M.2 slot. However, due to its high power consumption and heat output, it is generally better suited for desktop PCs with proper airflow rather than thin-and-light laptops.