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PNY XLR8 CS3030 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD), Read Up to 3,500 - M280CS3030-1TB-RB

4.7 out of 5 stars 4,586

1TB

About this item

  • NVME upgrade from a SATA based solid state drive (SSD) in NVME enabled PC or MAC computers for super-fast OS boot times and application loads
  • The NVME PCIe Gen 3x4 interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 3,500MB/s seq.; Read and 3,000MB/s seq.; Write speeds
  • The enhanced bandwidth of the NVME interface allows for extreme performance and low latency, making it superior to SATA based SSD's
  • Premium performance and ultra low power consumption ideal for demanding applications and high end games

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Customer Ratings
For gaming
4.8
4.1
4.6
4.2
4.4
4.6
Easy to install
4.8
4.6
4.9
4.6
4.7
4.9
Storage Capacity
4.7
4.1
4.6
4.6
4.8
4.6
Value for money
4.6
3.3
4.1
4.3
4.4
4.1
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storage capacity
1 TB
4 TB
2 TB
2 TB
1000 GB
1 TB
hardware interface
pci
solid state drive
pci express x4
solid state drive, pci express x4
solid state drive
pci express x4
compatible devices
Desktop Computers, Laptop computers, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Server
Laptop, Desktop
Desktop Computers, Laptop computers, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Server, PS5
Desktop Computers, Laptop computers, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Server
Laptop, Desktop, PC
Desktop Computers, Laptop computers, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Server, PS5
form factor
M.2
M.2
M.2
M.2
M.2 2280
M.2
write speed
4200
6850 megabits per second
4300 megabits per second
4150, 4150
5650
read speed
3500 megabytes per second
5000 megabytes per second
7500 megabytes per second
5600 megabytes per second
4150 MB
5600 megabytes per second

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    CS3030 M.2 NVMe
    PNY-CS3030
    PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 NVMe SSD

    The High performance you Need

    Designed to be a high performance SATA SSD replacement to help realize faster boot times, quicker application launches, and better overall system performance. Do more in less time with NVMe; boot up, power down, and load applications up to 6 times faster than with SATA based SSD's.

    PNY-CS3030
    PNY-CS3030-High Performance

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    Customer Reviews
    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4,586
    4.7 out of 5 stars
    490
    4.7 out of 5 stars
    1,595
    Price
    $329.99
    Ideal For
    Gamer & hardware enthusiasts Gamer & hardware enthusiasts Gamer & hardware enthusiasts Creative & media professionals Creative & media professionals Upgrade capacity & performance
    Form Factor
    M.2 2280 M.2 2280 M.2 2280 M.2 2280 M.2 2280 SATA 2.5”/7mm & M.2 2280
    Interface
    PCIe Gen3 x4 PCIe Gen4 x4 PCIe Gen4 x4 PCIe Gen3 x4 PCIe Gen3 x4 SATA III 6 Gb/s
    Sequential Read Speed
    Up to 3,500 MB/s up to 5,600 MB/s up to 7,500 MB/s up to 3,500 MB/s up to 2,500 MB/s up to 560 MB/s
    Sequential Write Speed
    Up to 3,100 MB/s up to 4,300 MB/s up to 6,850 MB/s up to 3,000 MB/s up to 1,900 MB/s up to 540 MB/s
    Additional Features
    DRAM Cache AES-256 Encryption DRAM Cache DRAM Cache AES-256 Encryption DRAM Cache AES-256 Encryption

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    Product Description

    The PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 NVME SSD is an excellent choice for an NVMe upgrade from a SATA based solid state Drive (SSD) in an existing NVMe enabled PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer. The CS3030 drive is designed to be a high performance SATA SSD replacement to help realize faster boot times, quicker application launches, and better overall system performance. Do more in less time with NVMe; Boot up, power down, and load applications up to 6 times faster than with SATA based SSD's. With no moving parts, the PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 NVME SSD is highly durable, less likely to fail.

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    4,586 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the speed, value, performance, quality and ease of installation of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's very fast, it lowered loading times and it'll work well for business use. That said some appreciate the storage space.

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    79 customers mention73 positive6 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the hard drive. They mention that it is very fast, it meets advertised speeds, and the read/write speeds are ideal for gaming. It boots faster, and it lowered loading times on Need for Speed by a lot. Additionally, it can do hundreds of operations in very rapid succession.

    "I've had this installed since spring of 2020, and it's been rock-solid, fast, and just a great purchase.Would highly recommend...." Read more

    "...Good size cache, good price to capacity ratio, good controller, great speeds." Read more

    "...The speeds are a great upgrade at a reasonable price. And after a year of use, this one is still going strong." Read more

    "...YMMV.Overall, it was very fast at a WINDOWS (I consider this important) write speed of 550MB/S. Now you may say that's USB 3.0 speed and..." Read more

    63 customers mention60 positive3 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the drive. They say it has good performance for the price, and is a good mid-level purchase. Customers also mention that the price to performance is unbeatable, and it has the right balance of speed, storage capacity, and price.

    "...PNY is a reputable brand.Pros: Performance and value, ease of installation..." Read more

    "...This is a great value NVMe drive that competes with the best from Samsung for significantly less money...." Read more

    "...I am very happy with the price, speeds, and capacity...." Read more

    "...All in all this is a really good mid-level purchase. I'm sure there are many other faster SSD's out there, but for a heftier price...." Read more

    59 customers mention53 positive6 negative

    Customers like the performance of the drive. They mention that it works well for business use, is reliable, and works as an OS drive with no problems. Some say that it plays well with older hardware and that the NVMe tests well.

    "...Installation is a snap. PNY is a reputable brand.Pros: Performance and value, ease of installation..." Read more

    "...Fast and no issues with game play. Really appreciate the additional storage space. Installed at the same time as a memory upgrade...." Read more

    "When it works, this drive works well. It's quick (maxes out at ~2.9 GB/s on my system) and is easy to use...." Read more

    "This 1TB drive so far works great for me, but the recent specifications debacle leaves me worried...." Read more

    49 customers mention39 positive10 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's a great SSD with quality NAND memory. Customers also say it has been reliable so far and is a perfectly viable NVMe SSD for the average user.

    "...It's competitive performance-wise with low-to-midrange Gen4 drives. Installation is a snap. PNY is a reputable brand...." Read more

    "I've had this installed since spring of 2020, and it's been rock-solid, fast, and just a great purchase.Would highly recommend...." Read more

    "...Good size cache, good price to capacity ratio, good controller, great speeds." Read more

    "This is my two week review, but the drive has been fantastic. Doesn't ship with a screw for mounting, so buy one if you don't have one...." Read more

    32 customers mention32 positive0 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that the instructions are simple, and the drive was installed without issue.

    "...Installation is a snap. PNY is a reputable brand.Pros: Performance and value, ease of installation..." Read more

    "...secondary drive upgrade for Acer Nitro 5 laptop AN515-54-599H. Very easy to install. Using as principal installation drive for Steam and EPIC games...." Read more

    "...It's quick (maxes out at ~2.9 GB/s on my system) and is easy to use...." Read more

    "Great SSDEasy install. Used 3rd party software (Macrium Reflect) to copy over existing Win10 install without issue...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the additional storage space provided by the drive. They say it has a good size cache, good price to capacity ratio, and is easy to install. Customers also mention that it provides instant tons of memory and lots of room for games. They also say it's an excellent size for a frequent downloader.

    "...I really couldn't ask for much more at this price. Good size cache, good price to capacity ratio, good controller, great speeds." Read more

    "...I am very happy with the price, speeds, and capacity...." Read more

    "...Fast and no issues with game play. Really appreciate the additional storage space. Installed at the same time as a memory upgrade...." Read more

    "...Great read write speeds for gaming and lots of room for games." Read more

    7 customers mention5 positive2 negative

    Customers like the heat of the computer drive. They mention that it doesn't get hot, the temps are very good, and that it performs better when hot. Some mention that flash cells perform better when warm and that they run very cool.

    "...Just to address this, flash cells performs better when hot and heat increases the lifespan. The controller throttles itself when it gets too hot...." Read more

    "...I simply popped them in and they were immediately recognized. They run VERY cool...." Read more

    "...and the drive NEVER gets hot. Should work with boards that the video card covers the M2 slot also.Update 8-24-20: All is good!..." Read more

    "...this one boot faster. It DOESN't gets hot, i am iddling at 28 and at hottest i go up to like 37-38C during heavy load...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the computer drive. They mention that it looks good, is quiet, and is an awesome add.

    "It's very quite, all benchmarks hold up to PNY's claims. Overall, value for money" Read more

    "Awesome add...boot up speed is like instant" Read more

    "Very nice, very fast..." Read more

    "Looking good, so far..." Read more

    Buen Producto, Pero Cuidado con el Cuello de Botella
    4 Stars
    Buen Producto, Pero Cuidado con el Cuello de Botella
    Tengan cuidado y revisen bien sus placa base, en mi caso me confié en un programa que me decía que admitía pci-express, pero luego de presentar la queja y el reclamo, me dijeron que lo permitía pero en la versión baja, y por esto es que genera cuello de botella, una lastima que no pueda manejar mi ssd al 100%, pero es lo que se tiene, en general muy buen producto, he estado con este ya 2 meses y ni un problema.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Après plus d'un an, toujours aussi véloce !
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