KINGSTON KC3000 2TB M.2 NVME Gen4 Internal Solid State Drive ( SSD )

The Kingston KC3000 2TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 Internal SSD (model SKC3000D-2048G) is a high-performance storage solution built on PCIe 4.0 NVMe technology, designed to handle demanding desktop and laptop workloads including 3D rendering, 4K-plus content creation, and data-intensive applications. Powered by the Phison E18 controller paired with 3D TLC NAND flash memory, this drive delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 7,000MB/s, enabling rapid file transfers and reduced application load times. Random 4K performance reaches up to 1,000,000 IOPS for both read and write operations, ensuring smooth multitasking and responsive system behaviour under heavy I/O loads. The M.2 2280 form factor makes the KC3000 compatible with a wide range of small-form-factor systems, compact desktops, and modern laptops that support PCIe 4.0 slots. A low-profile graphene aluminium heat spreader is integrated into the drive to assist with thermal management during sustained workloads, helping the drive maintain consistent performance. For long-term reliability, the KC3000 2TB carries a Total Bytes Written (TBW) rating of 1.6 petabytes and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 1,800,000 hours. It is backed by a 5-year limited warranty from Kingston. Key Specifications: - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Interface: PCIe 4.0 NVMe - Capacity: 2048GB (2TB) - Controller: Phison E18 - Product Code: SKC3000D-2048G - Sequential Read/Write: 7,000/7,000 MB/s - Random 4K Read/Write: up to 1,000,000/1,000,000 IOPS - TBW: 1.6PBW - MTBF: 1,800,000 hours - Power Consumption: 5mW idle / 0.36W avg / 2.8W (MAX) read / 9.9W (MAX) write - Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C - Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C - Dimensions: 80mm x 22mm x 3.5mm - Weight: 9.7g - Vibration (Operating): 2.17G peak (7–800Hz) - Vibration (Non-Operating): 20G peak (20–1000Hz) - Warranty: 5 Years