--- product_id: 174527144 title: "Source-II - 500GB Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 2.5 Inch - SATA III - 6Gb/s - 3D Vertical TLC - 7mm (MKNSSDS2500GB)" brand: "mushkin" price: "NZ$183" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/174527144-source-ii-500gb-internal-solid-state-drive-ssd-2-5 store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Source-II - 500GB Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 2.5 Inch - SATA III - 6Gb/s - 3D Vertical TLC - 7mm (MKNSSDS2500GB) **Brand:** mushkin **Price:** NZ$183 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Source-II - 500GB Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 2.5 Inch - SATA III - 6Gb/s - 3D Vertical TLC - 7mm (MKNSSDS2500GB) by mushkin - **How much does it cost?** NZ$183 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/174527144-source-ii-500gb-internal-solid-state-drive-ssd-2-5) ## Best For - mushkin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mushkin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Features - About this item - 500GB SATA-III 2.5" 6Gbit/s 3D-TLC 7mm SSD Compatibility: PC / Mac / Linux / PlayStation / Xbox Max Read: 560MB/s ; Max Write: 510MB/s Silicon Motion Controller: SMI SM2259XT 4KB Random Read: Up to 75,000 IOPS ; Write: Up to 75,000 IOPS ## Images ![Source-II - 500GB Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - 2.5 Inch - SATA III - 6Gb/s - 3D Vertical TLC - 7mm (MKNSSDS2500GB) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51dGhbp1ZVL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Capacity** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mushkin SSDs are not to be worn on a hot date. *by D***L on Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2020* Ok, the retailer asked me to mention "thickness and "sheerness".The SSD is 7mm thickI cannot see through it at all. So it is much less sheer than any pantyhose or lace nighties I am familiar with. But I do not expect anyone to wear a Mushkin SSD for its sheerness.Or wear any SSD for that matter.That said....Mushkin makes topnotch products and they really do support their customers and honor their warrantees. I have bought three Mushkin SSDs, both SATA and M.2 NVME. Their stuff is good.And it comes from Pflugerville TX.Cant get any better than that. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Second one worked just fine *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021* OK, so I bought this 1TB drive and a 2TB drive for two different computers. Unfortunately the 1TB was DOA but because of the pandemic it took longer than the Amazon window of return to find this out once installed. This required me to go through the manufacturer for warranty replacement. This was not a big issue for me and they took care of the problem in a timely manner. I appreciate the customer service. The new drive arrived and it was installed within a week and works great. Windows 10 zips along much faster now and my wife's computer is now fast enough that I don't have to listen to her bitch about it anymore. ### ⭐ Defective - see pictures - UPDATE - still defective *by T***G on Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2020* I am getting this replaced. Until I get a new unit to test and use, I have to leave a negative review. The drive has 'coil whine' when writing files and has abysmal write speeds in the 32k - 256k range. Again, see attached photo.If the replacement works correctly, I will revise this review.UPDATE:The replacement drive suffers the same problem. I am getting a refund and ordering another brand. Avoid this. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/174527144-source-ii-500gb-internal-solid-state-drive-ssd-2-5](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/174527144-source-ii-500gb-internal-solid-state-drive-ssd-2-5) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*