Do you even need an NVMe SSD with PCIe 5.0 like the Corsair MP700 Pro and if so, where is the pain threshold for the price? Does such a bolide bring any real added performance value and what is actually installed in detail? Nothing escapes my material tests in this regard and yes, the SSD really is ROHS-compliant. But you could have guessed that. And so today I’m doing the test, taking the SSD apart and also looking at the cooling. Because the MP700 without Pro had its problems back then. So it’s better to take a closer look. And of course also inside, but I’ll get to that in a moment.
The 2 TB version without cooler currently starts at 333 euros street price, the one with the cooler tested today starts at 369 euros and the part with water block is around 379 euros. That’s not cheap, but you do need to cool the SSD. Apart from the fact that the Phison E26 controller can easily get over 100 °C without cooling and then brutally throttle (self-protection), it gets quite hot overall. The cooler installed by Corsair isn’t the last word in wisdom either, but I’ll come to that later. But at least it cools perfectly as long as it is actively used. Just as a spoiler.
An important preliminary remark on PCIe 5.0 and compatibility
The new PCI Express 5.0 (Gen5) standard brings with it a number of changes that place new technical demands on hardware components. In order to fully benefit from PCI-Express 5.0, you need a mainboard that supports PCI-Express 5.0 as well as corresponding I/O support from the CPU or an I/O controller. Current processors such as Intel’s 12th and 13th generation Core and AMD’s Ryzen 7000 series support PCI-Express 5.0, albeit with a different number of lanes.
On motherboards, most M.2 slots offer four lanes of PCI-Express bandwidth via their PCI-Express 5.0 M.2 slots. This information can be checked on the mainboard manufacturer’s data sheet under the STORAGE section. Some motherboards also offer expansion options via riser cards, such as those offered by ASUS and MSI for Gen5 devices. When using a PCI-Express 5.0 SSD in a PCI-Express 5.0 slot, the SSD is operated at its full speed.
PCI-Express slots are generally compatible with each other, but you should be aware of the performance limits. A PCI-Express 3.0 SSD that is designed for 3,000 MB/s will not suddenly reach 12,000 MB/s in a PCI-Express 5.0 slot, nor will a Gen4 SSD with a rating of 7000 MB/s. Conversely, a PCI-Express 5.0 SSD in a PCI-Express 3.0 slot will only operate at the maximum theoretical speed of the slot.
Unboxing, accessories and technical data
The version tested today is supplied with a cooler made of extruded aluminum and a 2 cm fan, which unfortunately and DAU-safely has to be fed from a SATA port. This is at least as annoying as the fan itself, which would probably have been sufficient even at 50% speed. But more on that in a moment, when it comes to heat development and the cooler. And yes, a good thermal shield on a current motherboard is actually sufficient for cooling as long as there is a small amount of airflow in the case. You can’t do without it completely.
That takes care of the scope of delivery and cooler, including the power connection, and we’ll quickly take a look at the technical data before we delve deeper into the matter. This is definitely worthwhile and offers interesting insights that are only available in this form exclusively here.
Technical data
You will find the size and installation dimensions in the table below, as well as the key electrical data, including power consumption and environmental specifications.
But that’s enough of an introduction for now, let’s move on to the technology! Please scroll on…
Corsair Force Series MP700 PRO 2TB, M.2 2280/M-Key/PCIe 5.0 x4 (CSSD-F2000GBMP700PNH)
 | Abhol-/Versandbereit in 1-3 Werktagen | 319,50 €*Stand: 02.05.24 10:52 |
 | Zentrallager: verfügbar, Lieferung 3-5 WerktageFiliale Wilhelmshaven: nicht lagerndStand: 02.05.24 10:59 | 319,85 €*Stand: 02.05.24 11:00 |
 | 2-4 Tage | 319,86 €*Stand: 02.05.24 10:54 |
Corsair Force Series MP700 PRO 2TB, M.2 2280/M-Key/PCIe 5.0 x4, Kühlkörper (CSSD-F2000GBMP700PRO)
| Zentrallager: verfügbar, Lieferung 3-5 WerktageFiliale Wilhelmshaven: nicht lagerndStand: 02.05.24 10:59 | 328,89 €*Stand: 02.05.24 11:00 |
 | Auf Lager; Lieferzeit: 2 Werktage | 328,90 €*Stand: 02.05.24 09:28 |
 | Lagernd im Versandlager - Lieferzeit 2-5 Werktage | 332,88 €*Stand: 02.05.24 10:56 |
Corsair Force Series MP700 PRO Hydro X 2TB, M.2 2280/M-Key/PCIe 5.0 x4, Kühlkörper (CSSD-F2000GBMP700PHX)
| 2-4 Tage | 338,97 €*Stand: 02.05.24 10:54 |
| Lieferzeit siehe Shop | 341,90 €*Stand: 02.05.24 09:28 |
 | Alsdorf: bei Vorbestellung in ca. 24h - 48h lagerndVersandlager: lagerndStand: 02.05.24 10:45 | 357,90 €*Stand: 02.05.24 10:46 |
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