1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Used SSD Internal Solid State Drive
The 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD is a compact, high-performance refurbished solid state drive that slots directly into the M.2 slot found on most modern motherboards and laptops. Unlike SATA SSDs, NVMe drives communicate over the PCIe bus - bypassing the SATA bottleneck to deliver dramatically faster sequential read and write speeds. The result is quicker boot times, near-instant application launches, and significantly faster file transfers.
At 1TB, this drive is well suited as a primary OS drive for Windows 10 or Windows 11, with room for your operating system, installed software, and working files. It fits the M.2 2280 slot (80mm) standard used on the vast majority of consumer and business motherboards from 2015 onwards.
This drive has been inspected, tested, and verified to meet our performance standards before dispatch. All refurbished drives are securely data-wiped before sale. Backed by a 12-month warranty.
Technical Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 1TB |
|---|---|
| Drive Type | SSD (Solid State Drive) |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe / NVMe |
| Interface Speed | 6 GB/s |
| Condition | Used |
| Compatibility | Desktop |
| Warranty | 12 Months Warranty (Refurbished) |
What Can You Store on
1TB gives you meaningful, everyday storage capacity. Here's a practical guide:
- Windows 11 installation (~20GB) + all system updates and apps
- Approx. 256K+ photos (at 4MB average smartphone quality)
- Around 512 hours of Full HD (1080p) video footage
- Approximately 204800 songs in MP3 format
- 30-50 typical PC games alongside your operating system
NVMe vs SATA - What's the Difference?
SATA SSDs are limited to around 550 MB/s read speeds. NVMe SSDs using PCIe Gen 3 typically achieve 1,500-3,500 MB/s sequential reads - making them 3-6x faster for large file operations. For everyday tasks like booting Windows and opening apps, the difference is noticeable from day one.
- Windows 11 boots in under 10 seconds on most systems
- Games load 2-3x faster compared to a SATA SSD
- Large video exports and RAW photo processing are significantly quicker
- Sustained workloads (virtual machines, databases) benefit from the higher queue depth
Compatibility - Which Devices Does This Fit?
This drive fits any device with a PCIe NVMe M.2 slot (also labelled M.2 PCIe, M Key, or M.2 NVMe). Check your motherboard or laptop manual for the M.2 slot type:
- Desktop PCs - Most motherboards from Intel 8th gen (2017+) or AMD Ryzen (2017+) have at least one NVMe M.2 slot
- Laptops - Most mid-range and premium laptops from 2018 onwards (Dell XPS, ThinkPad, HP EliteBook, ASUS VivoBook)
- Mini PCs / NUCs - Intel NUC and similar compact systems often use M.2 NVMe as primary storage
Some older laptops have an M.2 slot that only supports SATA - not NVMe. Confirm NVMe support in your device's spec sheet or motherboard manual.
Warranty & Support
- 12 Month Warranty - Full hardware coverage from date of purchase
- 60 Day Money-Back Guarantee - 100% refund if not satisfied, no questions asked
- Free Returns - 30 days free return shipping if defective
- Secure Data Sanitisation - All refurbished drives certified data-wiped before dispatch
- Lifetime Technical Support - Expert help whenever you need it
About Doctor Memory
Doctor Memory is the UK's specialist in quality storage and memory upgrades. Based in Manchester, we supply SSDs, HDDs, RAM, and refurbished hardware to consumers, businesses, and IT professionals across the UK. All products are tested before dispatch, backed by a warranty, and covered by our 60-day money-back guarantee.
- Fast UK dispatch - most orders sent same day
- Expert technical support - Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm GMT
- Environmentally responsible refurbishment practices
- Compatibility:
- Desktop
- Compatibility:
- Laptop
- Form Factor:
- M.2
- Interface:
- PCIe / NVMe
- Interface Speed:
- 6 GB/s
- Storage Capacity:
- 1TB
- Condition:
- Used
- Warranty:
- 12 Months Warranty (Refurbished)
- Drive Type:
- SSD (Solid State Drive)
