Kingston KC3000 1TB
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Technical Specifications
Performance at a Glance
| Series | KC3000 |
| Brand | Kingston |
| Model | Kingston KC3000 1TB |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Type | NVMe SSD |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Sequential Read | 7,000 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | 6,000 MB/s |
| TBW (Endurance) | 800 TBW |
| NAND Type | 3D TLC NAND |
| DRAM Cache | Yes - 1GB DDR4 |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
Overview
The KC3000 is Kingston's flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD, going head-to-head with the Samsung 990 Pro and WD SN850X. 7,000 MB/s reads, 6,000 MB/s writes, and a graphene aluminum heat spreader that works well for keeping temperatures in check. The 800 TBW endurance is higher than the 990 Pro's 600 TBW. Price is usually a bit lower than Samsung, making it a smart alternative if you find it on sale.