Intel 540s 1 TB (SSDSCKKW240H6X1)

A 1000GB 2.5" SSD on the SATA interface. Sequential throughput reaches 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes. At roughly $0.12 per gigabyte it sits in the high-end tier. SATA throughput caps near 550 MB/s — fine for game libraries and backups, slower for heavy scratch work.

At $124.20 it sits in the high-end drive bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.