Kingston NV3 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD — Sequential Read up to 6000MB/s, Write up to 4000MB/s, 3D NAND, 320TBW Endurance

Key Specifications

• Model : Kingston NV3 1TB
• Capacity : 1TB (1024GB)
• Interface : PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Form Factor : M.2 2280 (single-sided)
• NAND Type : 3D TLC NAND (Kioxia BiCS6 162-layer or Micron B58R 232-layer depending on hardware version)
• Controller : Phison PS5027-E27T (Triple-core ARM Cortex-R5, 12nm process)
• Sequential Read Speed : Up to 6,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed : Up to 4,000 MB/s
• Endurance (TBW) : 320 TBW
• MTBF : 2,000,000 hours
• Operating Temperature : 0°C to 70°C
• Storage Temperature : -40°C to 85°C
• Dimensions : 22 mm x 80 mm x 2.3 mm
• Weight : Approximately 7 g

Performance Features

• High-Speed Storage : Offers up to 6,000 MB/s read and 4,000 MB/s write speeds for fast boot times, game loading, and file transfers
• PCIe Gen4 Optimization : Fully utilizes the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for improved performance over older standards
• SLC Cache Technology : Enhances sustained write performance during large data transfers
• Host Memory Buffer (HMB) : Uses system RAM as a cache buffer when no onboard DRAM is present (supports up to 64 MB HMB)
• Ideal Use Cases : Gaming, content creation, software development, and general high-performance computing

Design & Reliability

• Single-Sided Design : Compact and lightweight, ideal for systems with tight internal space
• No Power Loss Protection or Encryption : Not included in this model
• Thermal Efficiency : Designed for standard thermal management without additional cooling solutions
• PS5 Compatibility : Verified for use in PlayStation 5 consoles (expansion slot support)
• No RGB Lighting : A minimalist, no-frills design focused on performance and reliability

Compatibility

• Motherboard Support : Compatible with any motherboard that supports PCIe 4.0 and M.2 NVMe drives
• System Requirements : Requires a compatible PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and BIOS/UEFI firmware that supports NVMe 1.4
• PS5 Expansion Support : Can be used as an expansion drive in PlayStation 5 systems (subject to console firmware requirements)