Kingston SKC3000S/1024G

Kingston KC3000 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 1024 GB SSD – High-Performance Storage for Desktop and Laptop PCs -SKC3000S/1024G

Description Overview

A high-performance internal SSD for desktops and laptops, the KC3000 uses PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe with 3D TLC NAND to deliver extremely fast storage — up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read and 6,000 MB/s write on the 1 TB model. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor and low-profile graphene-aluminum heatsink make it ideal for both powerful gaming rigs and slim laptops. With up to 800 TBW endurance and up to 1,000,000 IOPS (4K random), it’s built for heavy workloads — booting, content creation, large file transfers, and everyday tasks alike.

Key Specifications

• Capacity: 1024 GB (1 TB)
• Interface / Form Factor: PCIe 4.0 ×4 NVMe, M.2 2280 (22 mm × 80 mm)
• Controller: Phison E18
• NAND Type: 3D TLC
• Sequential Read / Write Speeds: Up to 7,000 MB/s (read) and 6,000 MB/s (write)
• Random 4 K Performance: Up to 900,000 IOPS (read) / 1,000,000 IOPS (write)
• Endurance (TBW): 800 TBW (Total Bytes Written)
• Power Consumption: idle ~ 0.33 W; up to ~ 2.8 W (read) / ~ 6.3 W (write)
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C; Storage: –40 °C to 85 °C
• Dimensions / Weight: approx. 80 mm × 22 mm × 2.21 mm, weight ~ 7 g
• Other: Low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader for improved thermal dissipation

Key Features

• PCIe 4.0 NVMe High-Performance — Utilizes PCIe 4.0 ×4 NVMe interface to deliver blazing-fast data transfer speeds — up to 7,000 MB/s read and 6,000 MB/s write on the 1 TB model.
• 3D TLC NAND + DRAM Cache — Combines high-density 3D TLC flash with an advanced controller (Phison E18) and onboard DRAM, offering fast, reliable, and consistent performance for OS, applications, and heavy workloads.
• Compact M.2 2280 Form Factor — Slim M.2 2280 size makes it compatible with most modern desktops, laptops, and small form-factor builds.
• Generous Storage Capacity — Offers 1 TB storage (with other sizes up to 4 TB available), giving plenty of space for OS, games, applications, or large files.
• Low-Profile Graphene-Aluminum Heatsink — Built-in heat spreader improves thermal dissipation, helping the SSD stay cool under heavy workloads and maintain peak performance.
• Excellent Random I/O (4K) Performance — High random read/write performance (up to ~900,000 IOPS read / ~1,000,000 IOPS write) — beneficial for responsiveness, quick application launches, and fast file access.
• Good Endurance & Reliability — Designed to handle heavy workloads with high endurance (TBW rating on larger capacities).
• Easy System Upgrade — Works as a simple plug-and-play upgrade for desktops or laptops (assuming NVMe-compatible slot), ideal for upgrading older HDDs/SSDs to modern, high-speed storage.
• Wide Operating Conditions: Broad temperature tolerance and environmental resilience make it suitable for varied system setups and climates.
• Flexible Capacity Options: Though this spec sheet covers the 1 TB version, the family supports up to 4 TB — useful for users needing more storage in the same high‑performance format.