Corsair Neutron Series GTX 120GB 2.5" SATA III SSD | 555MB/s Read | 330MB/s Write | MLC NAND | 7mm | 5-Year Warranty
Description
The Corsair Neutron Series GTX 120GB is a 2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive designed for high-performance desktops and notebooks. It uses a Link_A_Media (LAMD) controller, MLC NAND, a slim 7 mm form factor, and supports SATA 6Gb/s while remaining backward-compatible with SATA II and SATA I. Corsair lists the relevant SKU as CSSD-N120GBGTXB-BK; your code CS-CSSD-N120GBGTXB-B appears to be a reseller/internal variant of the same 120GB GTX model.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Corsair |
| Series | Neutron Series GTX |
| Model / SKU | CSSD-N120GBGTXB-BK |
| Capacity | 120GB/240GB/480GB |
| Drive Type | Internal SSD |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Drive Height | 7 mm |
| Interface | SATA III 6Gb/s |
| Backward Compatibility | SATA II / SATA I |
| Controller | Link_A_Media (LAMD) |
| NAND | MLC |
| Sequential Read | Up to 555 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 330 MB/s |
| Random Performance | Up to ~80K–84K IOPS, depending on Corsair regional spec page |
| SMART Support | Yes |
| TRIM Support | Yes |
| Shock Resistance | 1500 G |
| Voltage | 5V ±5% |
| Active Power | Up to 4.6W |
| Idle Power | Up to 0.6W |
| Weight | About 82–100 g depending on regional listing |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Performance
Corsair rates this drive for up to 555 MB/s sequential read and 330 MB/s sequential write. The Neutron GTX architecture is also designed for strong random I/O performance, which makes it suitable for multitasking, media work, application loading, and general system responsiveness.
SATA III 6Gb/s
The drive supports:
- SATA III 6Gb/s
- Backward compatibility with SATA II
- Backward compatibility with SATA I
That makes it usable in a wide range of desktop and notebook systems with standard SATA drive bays.
7 mm 2.5-Inch Form Factor
Its slim 7 mm chassis is suitable for:
- Desktop PCs
- Standard notebooks
- Slim notebooks
- Systems with 2.5-inch SATA bays
Corsair also lists an included 3.5-inch adapter, allowing installation in standard desktop hard-drive bays.
LAMD Controller
The Neutron GTX uses an advanced Link_A_Media Devices SATA controller, designed to provide strong random IOPS and sequential performance, especially in workloads involving multiple files or less-compressible data such as video, audio, and images.
MLC NAND
Corsair specifies MLC NAND technology, which was a premium NAND type for this generation of SSD and was commonly selected for performance-oriented drives.
Reliability Features
The drive supports:
- SMART monitoring
- TRIM
- 1500 G shock resistance
- No moving mechanical parts
- Low active and idle power consumption
These traits make it more resistant to shock and vibration than traditional mechanical hard drives.
Power
- Operating voltage: 5V ±5%
- Active power: up to 4.6W
- Inactive power: up to 0.6W
Compatibility
Corsair lists compatibility with:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Desktop PCs
- Notebooks
- 2.5-inch drive bays
- 3.5-inch desktop bays using the supplied adapter
Package Contents
Corsair officially lists:
- Corsair Neutron Series GTX 120GB SSD
- 3.5-inch desktop mounting adapter
5-Year Warranty
Corsair's current warranty policy lists Neutron Series SSDs with a 5-year limited warranty.
