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M.2 2280 internal SSD with low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. KC3000 SKC3000S/512G 512GB internal SSD

SKU CH-TRJZ-W34V6 MPN SKC3000S/512G

A compact M.2 2280 NVMe drive with a graphene-aluminium heat spreader, delivering up to 7000 MBps read and 3900 MBps write for consumer workloads

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 3,900 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 512GB

  • Fast boot and load times from sequential reads up to 7000 MBps
  • Smooth multitasking with random reads up to 450000 IOPS
  • Long service life backed by 400TB total bytes written
  • Stable performance under load via graphene aluminum heat spreader
  • Low idle draw of 5 mW extends laptop battery runtime

Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe drive

The Kingston KC3000 is a 512GB internal SSD built for consumer PCs that need fast storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. It uses a Phison E18 controller with 3D TLC memory and a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface. A low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader is included to manage thermals.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous operation the drive draws up to 2.7W during read activity and up to 4.1W during write activity, while idle power is just 5 mW. The controller and heat spreader are designed to maintain performance within the 0°C to 70°C operating range. Endurance is rated at 400TB written and MTBF is 1,800,000 hours.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limits

The PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link caps maximum sequential throughput at 7000 MBps read and 3900 MBps write. Random 4KB performance reaches 450,000 IOPS read and 900,000 IOPS write. The drive also tolerates 2.17G peak vibration while operating and 20G peak when powered off.

How it compares

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

Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 512 GB
Lower 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 $142.56 per TB
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineKC3000
Model nameSKC3000S/512G
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 7,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 3,900 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 450,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 900,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Controller chipPhison E18
Write endurance400 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Power
Idle power draw5 mW
Active power draw0.34 W Avg / 2.7 W (MAX) Read / 4.1 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 weight0.05 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

Will this M.2 2280 drive fit in a laptop slot that only has room for a single-sided module?

The drive measures 2.21 mm in height and includes a low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader, so it fits most single-sided M.2 slots.

My motherboard has a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 socket — will I see the advertised 7000 MB/s read speed?

Yes, the Phison E18 controller and PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface deliver up to 7000 MB/s sequential read when the platform supports PCIe 4.0.

Is the 400 TBW endurance rating enough for a workstation that writes 50 GB per day?

At 50 GB daily, 400 TBW provides over 20 years of write endurance, well beyond typical workstation lifespans.

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