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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black metal casing and gold connectors

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SKC600/512G 2.5" 512GB SATA III internal SSD

SKU CH-G84F-TV6T3 MPN SKC600/512G

2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive with 512GB of 3D TLC NAND, 512MB DRAM cache, hardware AES 256-bit encryption, and speeds up to 550/520 MB/s

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeSolid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 512GB

  • Hardware AES 256-bit encryption secures data automatically
  • 3D TLC NAND delivers up to 550 MB/s reads
  • 512 MB DRAM cache boosts sustained write performance
  • 90,000 random read IOPS speeds up small-file access
  • 1 million hour MTBF rating indicates long-term reliability

KC600 512GB SATA III SSD

The Kingston KC600 is a 2.5 inch 512GB solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses 3D TLC NAND and a Silicon Motion SM2259 controller with 512MB DRAM cache. Hardware AES 256-bit encryption, TCG Opal and eDrive support protect stored data.

SATA III interface limits throughput to 600 MBps

Sequential reads reach up to 550 MBps and writes up to 520 MBps, nearing the bus ceiling. Random 4KB performance hits 90000 IOPS read and 80000 IOPS write. The 7mm height fits standard drive bays in most systems.

Replaces mechanical hard drives or smaller SATA SSDs

Moving from a hard drive cuts boot and load times dramatically. Stepping up from a 256GB SATA SSD doubles capacity while keeping the same 550/520 MBps speeds. The jump is worth it when you need more space without changing platform.

How it compares

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

Price $123.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $242.17 per TB
Pricier than about 69% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineKC600
Model nameSKC600/512G
Part numberSKC600/512G
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeSolid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 90,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 80,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND TLC
Controller chipSM2259
Cache memory512 MB DRAM
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
ConnectionSATA
Power
Idle power draw0.06 W
Active power draw0.2 W Avg / 1.3 W (MAX) Read / 3.2 W (MAX) Write
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100.1 mm
Product weight40g
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size265 × 265 × 265 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 (10-2000 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Which KC600 capacity should I choose: 256GB, 512GB, 1024GB or 2048GB?

The 512GB model offers up to 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, while the 256GB version tops out at 500 MB/s write. Higher capacities also provide more space for applications and games.

What do the 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write figures mean once the drive is installed?

They are the maximum sequential speeds the SM2259 controller can deliver over SATA III when transferring large files; real-world speeds depend on the host system and workload.

How does the SATA III interface affect performance?

The SATA 3.0 connection caps theoretical bandwidth at 600 MB/s, so the drive's 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write operate near that ceiling.

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