PCIe 4.0 NVMe Technology
Master intensive applications with speeds up to 7,000/7,000MB/s1 read/write.
Advanced PCIe 4.0 NVMe performance
KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD High-Performance Storage for Desktop and Laptop PCs
Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD delivers next-level performance using the latest Gen 4x4 NVMe controller and 3D TLC NAND. Upgrade the storage and reliability of your system to keep up with demanding workloads and experience better performance with software applications such as 3D rendering and 4K+ content creation. With formidable speeds up to 7,000MB/s1 read/write, it ensures improved workflow in high-performance desktop and laptop PCs making it ideal for power users who require the fastest speeds on the market.
The compact M.2 2280 design fits seamlessly into motherboards and gives greater flexibility where high-power users appreciate responsiveness and superior loading times.
Full capacities available from 512GB–4096GB2 to meet your data storage requirements.
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PCIe 4.0 NVMe high-performance
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Upgrade with full capacities up to 4096GB2
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Compact M.2 2280 form factor
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Low profile graphene aluminum heat spreader
Key Features
Store more
Upgrade and manage storage with full capacities up to 4096GB2.
Greater flexibility
Compact M.2 design fits easily into small form factor (SFF) systems, desktops and laptop PCs.
Low profile graphene aluminum heat spreader
Exceptional thermal dissipation keeps your drive cool with maximum performance.
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- Part Number: SKC3000S/512G
- PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2
- 7,000MB/s Read, 3,900MB/s Write
- Includes Acronis cloning software
- Single-sided
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Capable of top-tier performance...Kingston’s KC3000 delivers potent speeds for gamers and pros.
Specifications
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe |
| Capacities2 | 512GB, 1024GB, 2048GB, 4096GB |
| Controller | Phison E18 |
| NAND | 3D TLC |
| DRAM Cache | Yes |
| Sequential Read/Write | 512GB – 7,000/3,900MB/s 1024GB – 7,000/6,000MB/s 2048GB – 7,000/7,000MB/s 4096GB – 7,000/7,000MB/s |
| Random 4K Read/Write1 | 512GB – up to 450,000/900,000 IOPS 1024GB – up to 900,000/1,000,000 IOPS 2048GB – up to 1,000,000/1,000,000 IOPS 4096GB – up to 1,000,000/1,000,000 IOPS |
| Total Bytes Written (TBW)3 | 512GB – 400TBW 1024GB – 800TBW 2048GB – 1.6PBW 4096GB – 3.2PBW |
| Power Consumption | 512GB – 50mW Idle / 0.34W Avg / 2.7W (MAX) Read / 4.1W (MAX) Write 1024GB – 50mW Idle / 0.33W Avg / 2.8W (MAX) Read / 6.3W (MAX) Write 2048GB – 50mW Idle / 0.36W Avg / 2.8W (MAX) Read / 9.9W (MAX) Write 4096GB – 50mW Idle / 0.36W Avg / 2.7W (MAX) Read / 10.2W (MAX) Write |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C~85°C |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C~70°C |
| Dimensions | 80mm x 22mm x 2.21mm (512GB-1024GB) 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm (2048GB-4096GB) |
| Weight | 512GB-1024GB – 7g 2048GB-4096GB – 9.7g |
| Vibration Operating | 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz) |
| Vibration Non-operating | 20G Peak (20-1000Hz) |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Warranty/support4 | Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support |
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