Introduction
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, Team Group Inc. The company has been publicly listed on the Emerging Stock Market since October 2010. As of 2016, TEAMGROUP integrated its gaming memory modules into the “T-FORCE” product line which is specifically designed for people who pursuit extreme high speed and excellent performance.
Official product link:
https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product-detail/ssd/T-FORCE/cardea-a440/cardea-a440-TM8FPZ001T0C327/
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Packaging and accessories
The T-Force Cardea A440 1TB is packaged in a small cardboard box. The design of this packaging is simple and follows the same design language as the entire T-Force Cardea series.
On the front side, a photo with the SSD and its included heatsinks is printed in the middle. The name of the SSD is present alongside the manufacturer’s logo on the upper part.
The back part has the technical specifications of both the SSD and the included accessories.
The SSD and the included accessories are protected by a simple plastic tray. The protection offered on the sides is good while on the top it’s minimal.
Accessories
The product comes with the following accessories:
– 1x Graphene label
– 1x Aluminum heatsink;
Specifications
Series: Cardea A440 1TB
Model: TM8FPZ001T0C327
Capacity: 1TB
Form Factor: M.2 Type 2280
Interface: PCIe Gen 4 x4, NVMe 1.3
Controller: Phison PS5018-E18
Flash Chips: 176-layer Micron IA7BG94AYA
DRAM: 1x DDR4 1GB SK Hynix H5AN8G6N0J RXNC
Sequential Read: 7000 MB/s
Sequential Write: 5500 MB/s
Endurance (TBW): 700 TB
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
Operating Voltage: 3.5W (Max)
Dimensions: 22mm x 80mm
Warranty: 5 years
Features:
– PCIe Gen 4 x4, NVMe 1.3;
– Graphene label;
– Aluminum heatsink;
– NVMe 1.3c Technology;
– M.2 2280 Form Factor;
– Phison PS5018-E18 Controller;
– Micron memory chips;
– 5-Year limited warranty;