How to install the Corsair MP600 Core XT (Windows setup and benchmarking tips)
27In this video I'm showing you how to setup and install the Corsair MP600 Core XT. Which is a wonderfully affordable gen 4 NVMe SSD. Here I'm going to show you how to install it on your motherboard, then how to set it up in Windows by initialising the disk and then benchmarking it to ensure it's running as expected.
There might be several reasons why it doesn't run as fast as it should be, so it's worth checking that it is. You don't want to miss out on that speed. There are several things to consider with NVMe drives too - like where to install it on your motherboard and the impact that installing multiple drives can have on your system or overall performance. So here I'm talking through those things and how they might impact the Corsair MP600 Core XT.
I'd also suggest watching my related videos on NVMe drives and what they mean for your system and the things to do and not do when installing them:
Do NVMe heatsinks really work? https://youtu.be/Xww8G_471GA
Should you peel the sticker off your NVMe? Does it help? https://youtu.be/BmqcKBwOwRc
How to benchmark your NVMe SSD - test speeds easily https://youtu.be/m_qy7rMs2AE
Don't make these mistakes with your NVMe SSD installation - NVMe tips and tricks https://youtu.be/zjSn64vh_Vk
Is your M.2 NVMe port slower than you realise? Not all M.2 ports give equal speeds https://youtu.be/QDAjO-RtbuQ
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Specs of this Corsair PC build:
Motherboard - Gigabyte X670 Gaming X AX
CPU - AMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Case - Corsair 5000D White RGB (https://youtu.be/w-_g7inHcX4)
Fans - Corsair AF120 RGB Elite Fans (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEeMzFHxtWw)
CPU cooler - Corsair H150i Capellix XT (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYgWCVMOQfE)
Display - LCD upgrade kit (https://youtu.be/z0jDMVooE38)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 16GB x 2 6200MHz
NVME - Crucial T700 PCIe Gen 5 SSD, Corsair MP600 XE
PSU - Corsair RM Shift Series 1000X Shift (https://youtu.be/yafbKAuyntw)
Cables - Corsair Premium sleeved cable kit type 5
Lighting - Corsair LC100 lighting panels (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDO95ghARJE)
GPU - Gigabyte RTX 4070 Ti 12g OC https://youtu.be/_-bu6qDqeWA
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Specs of this drive:
Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C
Endurance 250TBW
Storage Humidity 93% RH (40° C)
Application Consumer Client
SSD Compatibility
Form Factor: M.2 SSD|Supported PCIe Gen4 Platforms: AMD 500, 600 Series, TRX40, Intel® 500, 600, 700|Backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 Platforms: Intel® 100, 200, 300, 400, X99, X299 Chipsets, AMD Socket AM4 Platform, X399
Form Factor M.2 2280
Voltage 3.3V, +/- 5%
Vibration 20Hz~80Hz/1.52mm, 80Hz~2000Hz/20G
SSD Shock 1500 G
SSD Operating Temperature 0°C to +70°C
DEVSLP PS4: 5mW
Encryption AES 256-bit Encryption
NAND Technology 3D QLC NAND
SSD Smart Support Yes
Power Consumption Active 4.1W Average
MTBF Hours 1,500,000 hours
SSD TBW 250
SSD Max Sequential Write CDM Up to 3,500MB/s
SSD Max Sequential Read CDM Up to 5,000MB/s
Weight 0.034kg
Memory Type PCIe Gen 4.0 x4
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