The SATA III SSD from Patriot carries the “PYRO” name, a word which comes from the Greek word “pyr”, meaning fire; most gamers will also remember the Pyro playable class from the Team Fortress and Team Fortress 2 games; the product comes packed inside a small cardboard box, with a plastic transparent window in center, so we can see the drive capacity, the architecture, the transfer technology it was built for and the form factor:
On the back of the product box we can find the list of features, in multiple languages, but also a sticker with the product code name and the warranty period:
For additional protection, the external packaging is fully sealed on both sides:
Besides the SSD, inside the box we can also find a case sticker, along with a small manual:
Instructions are provided for installation inside desktops (however, a metallic 3.5’’ adapter and screws are not supplied) and notebooks:
The PYRO comes with a gunmetal finish chassis and is held together by the four black screws; in the center we can see a black/orange themed sticker, which informs us of the product storage capacity:
The top side of the chassis is slightly processed on the side for a more professional look:
Also, on each side we can find a warranty sticker, to avoid interventions inside the product, since its components are non-serviceable: