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M.2 2280 SSD with low-profile graphene aluminum heatsink

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. KC3000 SKC3000S/1024G 1024GB internal SSD

SKU CH-RV8E-5F1GZ MPN SKC3000S/1024G

1024GB M.2 2280 internal SSD with graphene-aluminium heat spreader delivering 7000 MBps read and 6000 MBps write over PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity1024GB
  • Memory Components3D TLC
  • InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

Options 1TB

  • Up to 7000 MBps sequential read for rapid data access
  • Up to 6000 MBps sequential write for fast file transfers
  • 800TB endurance rating for long-term reliability
  • Low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader keeps temperatures controlled
  • Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits modern motherboards

Kingston KC3000 1024GB NVMe SSD

The Kingston KC3000 is a consumer internal solid state drive with a 1024GB capacity. It uses a Phison E18 controller and 3D TLC memory in an M.2 2280 form factor. A graphene aluminum heat spreader is included for thermal management.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limits

The drive connects through a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface which sets the maximum theoretical bandwidth available to the controller. Sequential reads reach up to 7000 MBps and writes up to 6000 MBps within that constraint. Random performance reaches 900,000 IOPS read and 1,000,000 IOPS write.

800TB endurance rating

The terabytes written figure of 800TB defines the warranted write endurance for this 1024GB model. It is the primary metric for deciding whether the drive suits a given workload. MTBF is rated at 1,800,000 hours.

Highlights

  • Up to 7000 MBps sequential read for rapid data access
  • Up to 6000 MBps sequential write for fast file transfers
  • 800TB endurance rating for long-term reliability
  • Low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader keeps temperatures controlled
  • Compact M.2 2280 form factor fits modern motherboards

Specifications

BrandKingston
SeriesKC3000
ModelSKC3000S/1024G
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity1024GB
Memory Components3D TLC
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
ProtocolNVMe
ControllerPhison E18
Max Sequential ReadUp to 7000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 6000 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 900,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 1,000,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)800TB
MTBF1,800,000 hours
HeatSinkwith HeatSink
FeaturesPCIe 4.0 NVMe high-performance
Upgrade with full capacities up to 4096GB
Compact M.2 2280 form factor
Low profile graphene aluminum heat spreader
Power Consumption (Idle)5 mW
Power Consumption (Active)0.33W Avg / 2.8W (MAX) Read / 6.3W (MAX) Write
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C ~ +85°C
Max Vibration ResistanceOperating: 2.17G Peak (7-800Hz)
Non-operating: 20G Peak (20-1000Hz)
Height2.21mm
Width22.00mm
Depth80.00mm
Weight7.00g
Shipping weight0.02 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 6 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1024GB KC3000 or a larger capacity from the same series?

The KC3000 series scales up to 4096GB. Choose 1024GB for a single OS-and-games drive; step up if you store large media libraries or want more TBW headroom.

What does the 7000 MBps sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my PC?

It is the peak throughput the Phison E18 controller can sustain on large, queue-deep transfers. Everyday boot and game loads will be lower but still benefit from the headroom.

How does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface cap real-world performance?

The x4 lane width sets a theoretical ceiling near 8 GBps. The KC3000 reaches 7000 MBps read and 6000 MBps write, so the drive saturates the link before the interface becomes the bottleneck.

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