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PNY Technologies, Inc.

PNY Technologies, Inc. CS1030 M280CS1030-500-RB 500GB internal SSD

SKU CH-W99P-FVP77 MPN M280CS1030-500-RB

500 GB M.2 2280 internal SSD with NVMe 1.3 interface delivering up to 2000 MB/s read and 1100 MB/s write speeds

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,000 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,100 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 500GB CS1030

  • Boots the OS faster with sequential reads up to 2000 MB/s
  • Launches applications quicker with sequential writes up to 1100 MB/s
  • Runs cool and quiet with low power consumption for longer laptop battery life
  • Withstands extreme environments from -40°C to 85°C with no moving parts
  • Fits NVMe-enabled laptops and desktops in the M.2 2280 form factor

500GB NVMe SSD for mainstream upgrades

The PNY CS1030 is a 500GB internal solid state drive built for consumer laptops and desktops. It uses 3D NAND flash and the NVMe 1.3 protocol to deliver faster boot times and quicker application launches. Sequential reads reach up to 2000 MB/s and writes up to 1100 MB/s. The drive has no moving parts and an MTBF of 2000000 hours.

Check M.2 slot key and PCIe generation

Your motherboard or laptop must provide an M.2 2280 slot keyed for NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 operation. Verify the firmware supports NVMe 1.3 boot if you plan to use this as the primary OS drive. Confirm the physical clearance allows a single-sided 4.00mm module. Older platforms limited to SATA or PCIe 2.0 will not achieve the stated speeds.

Cool quiet operation within rated temperatures

The drive operates between 0°C and 70°C and stores safely from -40°C to 85°C. Low power consumption helps extend battery life in laptops and keeps heat output minimal. With no moving parts the drive runs silently. Typical workloads stay well within the thermal envelope without active cooling.

How it compares

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

Price $35.99
Cheaper than about 94% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,000 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $71.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 93% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand namePNY
Product lineCS1030
Model nameM280CS1030-500-RB
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,000 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,100 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 1.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height4 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight6.6g
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size148 × 100 × 16 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
More details
Mean time between failures2,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

Does the CS1030 500GB drive ship with a heatsink or mounting screw, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare M.2 2280 module; no heatsink or mounting screw is included.

Should I choose the 500GB CS1030 or a higher-capacity model for my NVMe laptop upgrade?

The 500GB model delivers up to 2000 MB/s read and 1100 MB/s write; larger capacities in the same series typically offer higher sustained write performance.

Will the advertised 2000 MB/s sequential read speed be reached in a PCIe 3.0 x4 laptop slot?

Yes, the drive is rated for up to 2000 MB/s sequential read and 1100 MB/s sequential write over a PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 link.

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