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Crucial
P3 Plus 500 GB

A 500 GB drive can fit a modest system, but leaves limited room for several large games. Compare the extra cost of 1 TB before using your only free M.2 slot.

Reference: Exact model · deep facts withheldCapacity: 500 GBMPN: CT500P3PSSD8Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMeFormat: M.2 2280Sequential read: Up to 4,700 MB/s
Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB — CT500P3PSSD8
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Best forBudget PCs, Windows and a small game library.
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Main limitLarge modern game libraries or repeated sustained writes.
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  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • MPN: CT500P3PSSD8
  • Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe
  • Format: M.2 2280
  • Sequential read: Up to 4,700 MB/s
  • Sequential write: Up to 1,900 MB/s
  • Thermal check: No-heatsink SKU

Decision limit

Large modern game libraries or repeated sustained writes.

A 500 GB drive can fit a modest system, but leaves limited room for several large games. Compare the extra cost of 1 TB before using your only free M.2 slot.

Official manufacturer sources · checked August 19, 2026Official source 1 →

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Who is the Crucial P3 Plus 500 GB — CT500P3PSSD8 best for?

Budget PCs, Windows and a small game library.

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Large modern game libraries or repeated sustained writes.

What should be checked before buying?

A 500 GB drive can fit a modest system, but leaves limited room for several large games. Compare the extra cost of 1 TB before using your only free M.2 slot.

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