Description
The Accortec 120 GB SATA SSD is a compact, high-performance storage upgrade designed to breathe new life into desktops and laptops. Engineered in a standard 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600), this drive delivers noticeably faster boot times, snappier program launches, and smoother multitasking—without the noise and heat of traditional hard drives. Whether you’re a professional juggling demanding software, a gamer seeking shorter load times, or a casual user who wants a more responsive computer, the Accortec 120 GB SSD offers a balanced blend of speed, reliability, and energy efficiency. Its 120 GB capacity is ideal for housing an operating system, essential applications, and frequently accessed data, letting you optimize partitions for faster access and enhanced system responsiveness. With advanced SSD technologies such as wear leveling, error correction, and TRIM support, this drive maintains consistent performance over time, even as data grows. In short, it’s a practical, cost-effective upgrade that reduces bottlenecks, speeds up daily tasks, and brings new life to aging systems.
- Speed and performance: The Accortec 120 GB SSD delivers up to approximately 520 MB/s sequential read and up to about 480 MB/s sequential write, enabling quick OS boot, rapid application launches, and speedy file transfers. 4K random read/write performance remains strong, typically tens of thousands of IOPS, translating to snappier multitasking and faster opening of large documents or game levels.
- Reliability and data integrity: Built with robust error correction, wear leveling, and SMART monitoring, this drive uses ECC and TRIM support to help maintain performance over time and guard against data corruption. With no moving parts, it’s inherently more resistant to shocks and vibrations than spinning disks, making it a resilient choice for laptops and portable setups.
- Energy efficiency and quiet operation: SSD technology consumes less power than traditional hard drives, contributing to longer notebook battery life and cooler system temperatures under load. The absence of spinning platters also means near-silent operation, a welcome benefit for quiet workspaces and media centers alike.
- Form factor and compatibility: The 2.5-inch drive fits the standard laptop/desktop drive bay and uses the SATA III 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600). It remains backward compatible with SATA II systems, ensuring broad compatibility across older and newer machines alike.
- Ideal upgrade for OS and daily workflows: With 120 GB of fast flash storage, it’s perfect for housing the operating system, essential applications, and frequently accessed data, delivering faster boot-ups, quicker app launches, and smoother multitasking for everyday computing, gaming, and professional workloads.
Technical Details of Accortec 120 Gb Solid State Drive 2 5 Internal Sata 600 120Gb 5Inch Ssd
- Capacity: 120 GB
- Form factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive
- Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s (SATA/600), backward compatible with SATA II
- Sequential read speed: Up to 520 MB/s
- Sequential write speed: Up to 480 MB/s
- 4K random read/write: Tens of thousands of IOPS, enabling responsive multitasking and faster file access
- Technology and reliability features: Wear leveling, error correction (ECC), TRIM support, SMART monitoring
- Durability and noise: No moving parts, shock-resistant design for portable use and long-term reliability
- Power and efficiency: Lower power consumption compared with traditional HDDs, contributing to cooler systems and longer battery life
- Compatibility: 2.5-inch drive suitable for a wide range of desktops and laptops; ideal as an OS drive or data drive in existing systems
How to install Accortec 120 Gb Solid State Drive
- Prepare your system: Back up important data, gather a small Phillips screwdriver, and ensure you have access to a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from your power supply. Ground yourself to avoid static discharge.
- Power down and open your computer: Turn off the machine, unplug the power cord, and remove the side panel to access the drive bay. If you’re upgrading a laptop, locate the old 2.5-inch drive and remove its screws.
- Install the drive: Mount the Accortec 120 GB SSD into an available 2.5-inch bay. Secure it with screws if required, ensuring it sits firmly. Connect a SATA data cable to the motherboard and attach the other end to the drive. Attach a SATA power connector from the power supply to the drive.
- Configure in the BIOS/UEFI: Power on the computer and enter BIOS/UEFI. Ensure the drive is detected and set as a boot device if you’re installing the operating system or cloning the OS onto this drive. Save changes and exit.
- Initialize in the operating system: If you’re doing a fresh install, boot from your OS installation media and format the new drive as needed. If you’re migrating an existing OS, use reliable cloning software to clone the current system to the new SSD, then boot from it.
- Enable TRIM and optimize: After installation, ensure TRIM is enabled in your operating system to maintain long-term performance. For Windows, TRIM is typically enabled by default on supported systems; for most Linux distributions, you may need to verify via the fstrim or scheduler settings. Run a drive health check after setup to confirm SMART status.
- Finalize and test: Reboot, run a few applications, and observe faster startup and smoother operation. Consider keeping the SSD as your primary OS drive or arranging your partitions for data separation to maximize performance and longevity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: Is the Accortec 120 GB SSD suitable as an OS drive?
A: Yes. Its 120 GB capacity is well-suited for hosting the operating system, essential applications, and frequently accessed data, delivering fast boot times and snappy launches for daily tasks and productivity. -
Q: What interfaces does it use, and is it compatible with older systems?
A: The drive uses a SATA III 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600) and remains backward compatible with SATA II, making it compatible with a wide range of desktops and laptops, including older models. -
Q: How fast is this SSD?
A: It offers up to approximately 520 MB/s sequential read and up to about 480 MB/s sequential write speeds, with 4K random I/O in the tens of thousands of IOPS range for responsive multitasking and quicker program and game loads. -
Q: Does it include features to protect data over time?
A: Yes. The drive includes wear leveling, error correction (ECC), TRIM support, and SMART monitoring to preserve performance, integrity, and long-term reliability as data changes. -
Q: Is this drive silent, and how does it affect power usage?
A: As a solid-state drive with no moving parts, it operates quietly and with lower power consumption than traditional hard drives, contributing to cooler system temperatures and potentially longer battery life in laptops. -
Q: What are the best use cases for this drive?
A: It’s ideal as an operating system drive, a primary application drive, or a fast data/cache drive in both aging and modern systems, delivering a noticeable speed boost while keeping energy efficiency in mind.
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