Corsair

Corsair CSSD-N240GBXTI Neutron XTi 240GB Performance SSD

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The Corsair Neutron XTi 240GB SSD delivers enthusiast-grade read and write speeds for demanding workloads.

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Overview

Elevate Your System Performance with Unrivaled Speed

Introducing the Corsair Neutron XTi Series SSD, a storage solution engineered for ultra-high performance and reliability. Designed to meet the demands of enthusiasts and professionals alike, this SSD delivers exceptional speed and consistency across a wide range of workloads.

Specifications:

  • Capacity: 240GB.
  • Series: Neutron XTi.

Key Features

More processing Cores dedicated to handling NAND Flash management, which means lower latency and the highest sustained performance, even when SSD is almost full.

Reaching very limits of SATA 6Gbps interface with 560MB/s sequential Read, 540MB/s sequential Write, 4KB Qd32 random reads 100K IOPS and 4KB Qd32 random writes 90K IOPS.

Consistent performance and very high sustained transfer rates which are sought after features for Professional full HD and 4K uncompressed video capture and editing.

Data is safeguarded along all data paths inside the SSD, not only at NAND level. It allows for detection of any internal soft errors between SRAMs, controller and dram as well as controller and NAND.

Up to 95% lower power consumption compared to HDD resulting in better energy efficiency of your desktop PC and longer battery life for your laptop. DevSlp supported.

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Designed for high sustained read and write performance across a range of workload types
  • 2.5-inch SATA form factor fits standard laptop and desktop drive bays without adapters
  • Solid-state design means no moving parts, resulting in silent operation, lower power draw, and better shock resistance than HDDs
  • Corsair's Neutron XTi line targets enthusiasts and professionals who need consistent I/O performance

👎 Cons

  • 240GB capacity fills up quickly if used for both the operating system and large files like video projects or game libraries
  • SATA III interface is significantly slower than NVMe drives, which may matter for users with compatible motherboards
  • This model has been discontinued, so long-term availability and warranty support may be limited
  • No included cloning software or migration tools mentioned in the product listing

Frequently Asked Questions

This model offers 240GB of solid-state storage, suitable for an operating system drive and frequently used applications.
The Neutron XTi is a 2.5-inch SATA III SSD, designed to fit standard laptop and desktop drive bays.
Yes, the 240GB capacity can comfortably hold an operating system and core applications, and the SSD's performance characteristics make it well-suited as a boot drive for faster startup and load times.
The Neutron XTi series was designed with a focus on sustained performance across varied workloads, aiming to minimize the speed drops that some SSDs experience during extended write operations.