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Small rectangular mSATA SSD with black circuit board and gold edge connector

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. SKC600MS/512G internal SSD

SKU CH-XK65-QABAN MPN SKC600MS/512G

512 GB mSATA SSD with 3D NAND and DRAM cache reaching 550 MBps read and 520 MBps write

  • Total capacity512 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factormSATA
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 512GB

  • 512 GB capacity fits large game libraries and media collections
  • Sequential read speeds up to 550 MBps shorten boot and load times
  • Sequential write speeds up to 520 MBps accelerate file saves and installs
  • 512 MB DRAM cache sustains performance during heavy multitasking
  • mSATA form factor upgrades compatible laptops and compact desktops

What the drive is and who it fits

The Kingston KC600 is a 512GB internal solid state drive built on 3D NAND with a SATA III interface. It uses an mSATA form factor and includes a 512MB DRAM cache driven by an SM2259 controller. Sequential reads reach up to 550 MBps and writes up to 520 MBps. The drive targets consumer laptops or desktops that have a free mSATA slot.

Check your system before ordering

Verify that your motherboard or laptop provides an mSATA connector and that the BIOS recognises SATA III devices. Confirm the physical slot is not shared with a full-size PCIe lane that would disable the mSATA port. Ensure the operating system supports AHCI mode for best performance. No extra cables or brackets are required beyond the slot itself.

Build quality and daily implications

The drive weighs 2.0000 grams and uses a bare PCB design typical for mSATA modules. Because it plugs directly into the slot, there are no cables to route or brackets to secure. The SATA III link caps transfer rates at the quoted 550 and 520 MBps figures. The DRAM cache helps sustain write consistency during everyday workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $130.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 $255.84 per TB
Pricier than about 71% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameKingston
Product lineKC600
Model nameSKC600MS/512G
Part numberSKC600MS/512G
Total capacity512 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Controller chipSM2259
Cache memory512 MB DRAM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factormSATA
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size74 × 43 × 8 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this mSATA drive fit my laptop that has a 2.5-inch SATA bay?

No, the drive uses the mSATA form factor which is physically smaller than a 2.5-inch drive and requires a dedicated mSATA slot on the motherboard.

Does the drive need a separate DRAM cache module to reach its rated speeds?

No, the controller includes 512MB of integrated DRAM cache on the drive itself so no extra module is required.

My motherboard only supports SATA II — will the drive still work?

Yes, the SATA III interface is backward compatible with SATA II ports, though sequential speeds will be limited to the SATA II maximum.

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