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M.2 2280 SSD with low-profile graphene aluminum heatsink

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. KC3000 SKC3000S/1024G 1024GB internal SSD

SKU CH-RV8E-5F1GZ MPN SKC3000S/1024G

1024GB M.2 2280 internal SSD with graphene-aluminium heat spreader delivering 7000 MBps read and 6000 MBps write over PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

  • Total capacity1024 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • Up to 7000 MBps sequential read for rapid data access
  • Up to 6000 MBps sequential write for fast file transfers
  • 800TB endurance rating for long-term reliability
  • Low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader keeps temperatures controlled
  • Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits modern motherboards

Kingston KC3000 1024GB NVMe SSD

The Kingston KC3000 is a consumer internal solid state drive with a 1024GB capacity. It uses a Phison E18 controller and 3D TLC memory in an M.2 2280 form factor. A graphene aluminum heat spreader is included for thermal management.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limits

The drive connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface which sets the maximum theoretical bandwidth available to the controller. Sequential reads reach up to 7000 MBps and writes up to 6000 MBps within that constraint. Random performance reaches 900,000 IOPS read and 1,000,000 IOPS write.

800TB endurance rating

The terabytes written figure of 800TB defines the warranted write endurance for this 1024GB model. It is the primary metric for deciding whether the drive suits a given workload. MTBF is rated at 1,800,000 hours.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $210.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1024 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 7,000 MB/s
Higher than about 80% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $206.04 per TB
Pricier than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineKC3000
Model nameSKC3000S/1024G
Total capacity1024 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 6,000 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 900,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Controller chipPhison E18
Write endurance800 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Power
Idle power draw5 mW
Active power draw0.33 W Avg / 2.8 W (MAX) Read / 6.3 W (MAX) Write
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Heat sinkWith HeatSink
Overall height2.21 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight7g
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 6 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17G Peak (7-800 Hz)
Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,800,000 h

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1024GB KC3000 or a larger capacity from the same series?

The KC3000 series scales up to 4096GB. Choose 1024GB for a single OS-and-games drive; step up if you store large media libraries or want more TBW headroom.

What does the 7000 MBps sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my PC?

It is the peak throughput the Phison E18 controller can sustain on large, queue-deep transfers. Everyday boot and game loads will be lower but still benefit from the headroom.

How does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface cap real-world performance?

The x4 lane width sets a theoretical ceiling near 8 GBps. The KC3000 reaches 7000 MBps read and 6000 MBps write, so the drive saturates the link before the interface becomes the bottleneck.

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