{"product_id":"intel-ssd-540-series-120gb-sata-ssd","title":"Intel 540s 120GB 2.5\" SATA III Consumer SSD (SSDSC2KW120H6) - NIST Wiped, 100% Life, SMART Tested","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntel SSD 540s Series 120GB – Effectively New Client\/Desktop SSD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Intel SSD 540s Series is a consumer-grade 2.5-inch SATA III solid state drive, ideal for budget-conscious upgrades to laptops, desktops, and boot drives. 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