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Green circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and silver label

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston KC3000 4 TB internal SSD M.2 2280 NVMe

SKU CH-X65D-60SSZ

M.2 2280 internal SSD with 4 TB capacity and NVMe read speeds up to 7000 MB/s

  • Sequential reads up to 7000 MB/s accelerate large-file workflows
  • 4 TB capacity stores extensive game libraries and media projects
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits standard desktop and laptop slots
  • PCI Express NVMe interface delivers low-latency data transfer
  • Kingston KC3000 controller optimises sustained performance under heavy loads

Capacity and interface

The Kingston KC3000 is a 4 TB internal solid-state drive built in the M.2 2280 form factor. It connects through a PCIe NVMe interface for high-speed data transfer. The drive suits users who need large, fast storage for demanding workloads.

Sustained workload behaviour

Sequential read speeds reach 7000 MB/s, allowing large files to move quickly during extended sessions. The NVMe protocol keeps latency low when the drive handles continuous read and write operations. Performance remains consistent across the full 4 TB capacity.

Thermals, noise and power

With no moving parts the drive runs silently in normal use. Power draw stays modest because the controller only activates during active data transfer. Heat output is limited to the M.2 module itself, so system airflow handles cooling without extra attention.

Highlights

  • Sequential reads up to 7000 MB/s accelerate large-file workflows
  • 4 TB capacity stores extensive game libraries and media projects
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits standard desktop and laptop slots
  • PCI Express NVMe interface delivers low-latency data transfer
  • Kingston KC3000 controller optimises sustained performance under heavy loads

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will this 2280 drive fit my laptop's M.2 slot?

The drive uses the 2280 form factor, so it fits any standard M.2 2280 socket.

Does my motherboard need PCIe 4.0 to reach the 7000MB/s read speed?

The quoted 7000MB/s is a peak sequential figure that requires a PCIe 4.0 x4 link; on PCIe 3.0 the drive will run at the bus limit.

Is a heatsink required for this 4096G model?

The controller can run hot under sustained loads; adding a motherboard heatsink or a third‑party pad is recommended for consistent performance.

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