SSD GIGABYTE AORUS 1 TB M.2 PCI Express 5.0 NVMe AG514K1TB

AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD delivers PCIe 5.0 x4 performance with Phison PS5026-E26 controller and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND Flash. Sequential read/write speeds reach up to 13,600 / 10,200 MB/s, making this NVMe 2.0 drive suitable for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators who need fast data transfers and low latency. The drive requires proper cooling and is optimized for motherboards with integrated M.2 heatsinks.

Advantages

The SSD doubles the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 x4, offering significantly higher transfer rates. It uses a 12nm PS5026-E26 controller supporting up to eight NAND channels, 32CEs and DDR4 caching for stable throughput. High-density 232-layer 3D TLC NAND provides a balance of performance and endurance. Bundled software support via GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) enables unified monitoring and firmware updates for compatible systems.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe Gen5.0 x4, NVMe 2.0
• Controller: Phison PS5026-E26 (12nm)
• NAND: 232-layer 3D TLC NAND Flash
• Sequential read speed: up to 13,600 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 10,200 MB/s
• NAND channels: up to 8 channels, 32CEs
• Cache: DDR4 caching supported

How to use

Install the AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD into an M.2 slot that supports PCIe 5.0 x4 and NVMe drives. Ensure the motherboard provides an integrated M.2 heatsink or an equivalent cooling solution to avoid thermal throttling during sustained high-speed transfers. Use the motherboard BIOS or OS disk management tools to initialize, partition, and format the drive. Install GIGABYTE CONTROL CENTER (GCC) on a supported system to monitor drive health and apply firmware updates.

Recommendations

For best results, pair this SSD with a motherboard that explicitly supports PCIe 5.0 x4 and has an M.2 heatsink. Keep firmware and GCC software up to date and maintain adequate chassis airflow to preserve peak performance and longevity.