Force GS is presented in an attractive box that identifies the capacity, interface, size and speed of the drive, whilst the back features a brief description along with product and serial numbers.
Inside the packet Corsair have bundled a 3.5” to 2.5” metal adapter allowing the user to conveniently attach the drive to the computer chassis. Aside from screws and a warranty leaflet there is nothing else within the included accessories bundle.
Packaging is lively and attractive
A 3.5” to 2.5” metal adapter is included in the bundle
With the packaging out of the way we can finally take a good look at the drive itself. Force GS has been given a bright red coating which is a breath of fresh air compared with the majority of black or dark SSDs that are available these days. In the middle there is a label that identifies the capacity of this drive along with the part number - useful should you need to liaise with Corsair customer support.
The front of Force GS with its bright complexion
The surface texture on the outer casing for Force GS has a rough feel to it. Although it can appear smooth to the eye from some angles the surface is in fact grainy – this outer casing is metal.
Flipping the 2.5” SSD over to take a look at the underside there is a smooth metal plate protecting the underneath. This plate has a brushed aluminium appearance and having metal construction on both sides means that we have a rather sturdy storage drive before us. Four screws hold this metal plate onto the underside of the SSD and a large sticker covers one of the screws informing the user that should they remove the screws warranty is void.
A grainy, metal outer shell
Brushed aluminium plate covering the underside
On the next page we will take the covers off to reveal the inner-workings of Force GS Series.