Hiksemi
Hiksemi Future Lite 1TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe 3D NAND SSD
In stock
SKU HS-SSD-FUTURE-L-1024G
R 5 099,00
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Free courier delivery: 1–3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them, 2–4 working days further out. Express 1–2 working days for R150.
| Delivering to | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Major centres: Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and within 100km of them | 1–3 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| More than 100km from a major centre | 2–4 working days | R180, free from R2 500 |
| Express delivery, anywhere | 1–2 working days | R210, R150 from R2 500 |
| Collect from Edenvale | When we tell you it’s ready | Free |
- Courier delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. Choose express or collection at checkout.
- Times count from the day your order is dispatched. Orders placed before 12:00 on a working day ship the same day; after 12:00, on weekends or on public holidays they ship the next working day.
- Pre-built PCs and PC Builder builds need 2–4 extra working days to assemble and test before they ship.
- The area check is a guide based on your postal code, and delivery times are the courier’s estimates. Please make sure your address and postal code are correct — an incorrect address delays delivery.
- Full shipping policy
- Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
- Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
- Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
7,000 MB/s of Gen4 storage at the capacity most builds should start at.
The Hiksemi Future Lite 1TB is an M.2 2280 NVMe drive on PCIe Gen4 x4, rated at up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write — close to the practical ceiling of the Gen4 interface. At 1TB it is the sensible default for a gaming PC in 2026: enough room for Windows, your applications and a working game library without immediately planning a second drive.
It pairs an advanced SSD controller with 3D NAND flash and Hiksemi's own NAND management firmware, and adds smart thermal control so sustained transfers do not simply cook the drive into throttling.
Key Features
- PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe: up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write.
- Strong random performance: up to 915K IOPS 4K random read and 462K IOPS random write — the figures that actually govern how responsive the system feels.
- M.2 2280 form factor: the standard 80mm M.2 stick. Check your system's M.2 slot length, keying and PCIe generation before ordering.
- Runs in a Gen3 slot too: a Gen4 drive works in a PCIe 3.0 slot, just at Gen3 speed — so it is not wasted on an older board, and it is ready when you upgrade.
- 750TB write endurance: rated at up to 750 TBW with an MTBF of 2 million hours.
- Smart thermal control: active temperature management with low power consumption, at a 7g featherweight.
- 3D NAND flash: premium 3D NAND on automated production lines with Hiksemi's own flash management software.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1TB (1024GB) |
| Form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4, NVMe |
| Sequential read | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
| Sequential write | Up to 6,000 MB/s |
| Random 4K read | Up to 915K IOPS |
| Random 4K write | Up to 462K IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | Up to 750TB |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Storage medium | 3D NAND |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Weight | 7g |
| Warranty | 5 Year |
What's in the Box
- 1 x Hiksemi Future Lite 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD (black)
Backed by a 5 year warranty. A 1TB drive formats to roughly 931GB usable. Like every consumer SSD, it writes fastest into cache and will settle to a lower rate on very large sustained transfers — normal behaviour, and rarely noticeable in gaming or general use. A strong pick for a mainstream gaming build or a workstation that needs fast working storage.
Key details
| Capacity | 1000 GB |
|---|---|
| Interface | NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Drive form factor | M.2 2280 |
| Category | Solid State Drives (SSD) |
| Brand | Hiksemi |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Questions
Before you buy
Will this drive fit my motherboard?
It connects over NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 in the M.2 2280 form factor. Check that your board has a free slot of that type - an M.2 drive needs an M.2 socket of the right length, a SATA drive needs a SATA port and a power lead from the supply. A drive will still work in a slower slot than it is rated for, it just will not reach its full speed.
How much will actually fit on it?
It is a 1000GB drive. Formatted capacity always reads a little lower than the number on the box because drive makers count in decimal gigabytes and Windows reports binary ones - that is normal and not a fault. Leaving roughly ten percent free also helps an SSD hold its write speed over time.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.
Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.
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