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M.2 2280 internal SSD with low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader

Kingston Technology Corp.

Kingston Technology Corp. KC3000 SKC3000S/512G 512GB internal SSD

SKU CH-TRJZ-W34V6 MPN SKC3000S/512G

A compact M.2 2280 NVMe drive with a graphene-aluminium heat spreader, delivering up to 7000 MBps read and 3900 MBps write for consumer workloads

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity512GB
  • Memory Components3D TLC
  • InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe

Options 512GB

  • Fast boot and load times from sequential reads up to 7000 MBps
  • Smooth multitasking with random reads up to 450000 IOPS
  • Long service life backed by 400TB total bytes written
  • Stable performance under load via graphene aluminum heat spreader
  • Low idle draw of 5 mW extends laptop battery runtime

Kingston KC3000 512GB NVMe drive

The Kingston KC3000 is a 512GB internal SSD built for consumer PCs that need fast storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. It uses a Phison E18 controller with 3D TLC memory and a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface. A low-profile graphene aluminum heat spreader is included to manage thermals.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous operation the drive draws up to 2.7W during read activity and up to 4.1W during write activity, while idle power is just 5 mW. The controller and heat spreader are designed to maintain performance within the 0°C to 70°C operating range. Endurance is rated at 400TB written and MTBF is 1,800,000 hours.

PCIe 4.0 x4 interface limits

The PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe link caps maximum sequential throughput at 7000 MBps read and 3900 MBps write. Random 4KB performance reaches 450,000 IOPS read and 900,000 IOPS write. The drive also tolerates 2.17G peak vibration while operating and 20G peak when powered off.

Highlights

  • Fast boot and load times from sequential reads up to 7000 MBps
  • Smooth multitasking with random reads up to 450000 IOPS
  • Long service life backed by 400TB total bytes written
  • Stable performance under load via graphene aluminum heat spreader
  • Low idle draw of 5 mW extends laptop battery runtime

Specifications

BrandKingston
SeriesKC3000
ModelSKC3000S/512G
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity512GB
Memory Components3D TLC
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
ProtocolNVMe
ControllerPhison E18
Max Sequential ReadUp to 7000 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 3900 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 450,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 900,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)400TB
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)0.34W Avg / 2.7W (MAX) Read / 4.1W (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 weight0.05 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 6 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this M.2 2280 drive fit in a laptop slot that only has room for a single-sided module?

The drive measures 2.21 mm in height and includes a low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader, so it fits most single-sided M.2 slots.

My motherboard has a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 socket — will I see the advertised 7000 MB/s read speed?

Yes, the Phison E18 controller and PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface deliver up to 7000 MB/s sequential read when the platform supports PCIe 4.0.

Is the 400 TBW endurance rating enough for a workstation that writes 50 GB per day?

At 50 GB daily, 400 TBW provides over 20 years of write endurance, well beyond typical workstation lifespans.

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