Is the PNY CS3250 1TB SSD suitable for gaming upgrades?

Yes, the PNY CS3250 1TB SSD is designed to enhance gaming with faster speeds, quicker load times, reduced lag, and smoother streaming in games that use dynamic world streaming.

What is the maximum sequential read speed of the PNY CS3250 1TB SSD?

The maximum sequential read speed of the PNY CS3250 1TB SSD is up to 14,900 MB/s.

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PNY CS3250 M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS3250-1TB-TB

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M.2 2280
1TB
PCI-Express 5.0 x4

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Model
Brand	PNY
Series	CS3250
Model	M280CS3250-1TB-TB
Part Number	M280CS3250-1TB-TB
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used For	Consumer

Details
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Capacity	1TB
Memory Components	3D NAND
Interface	PCI-Express 5.0 x4
Protocol	NVMe

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 14900 MBps
Max Sequential Write	Up to 13500 MBps
MTBF	1,500,000 hours
HeatSink	without HeatSink

Features
Features	The PNY CS3250 M.2 NVMe Gen5 x4 Solid State Drive is an excellent choice for a mainstream performance upgrade in an NVMe Gen5 enabled desktop or laptop computer. The NVMe Gen5 x4 interface delivers lightning-fast performance, making it the ideal upgrade for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators. * SUPERIOR GEN5 SPEED - The NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface delivers performance of up to 14,900 MB/s seq. read and 13,500 MB/s seq. write speeds2 * AI-READY PERFORMANCE - Built to handle the demands of modern AI applications, from real-time image generation to deep learning tasks * THERMAL COATED CONTROLLER - Advanced thermal design keeps temperatures low, maintains peak speeds during heavy multitasking or transfers, and extends drive lifespan for long-term reliability * GAMING UPGRADE - Enhance your gaming with faster speeds, quicker load times, reduced lag, and smoother streaming in games that use dynamic world streaming * INCREASED STORAGE - Increase the storage on your M.2 2280 compatible devices by up to 1TB to expand your game library, hold more files, or increase your total capacity1 ¹For Flash Media Devices, 1 megabyte = 1 million bytes; 1 gigabyte = 1 billion bytes. Actual useable capacity may be less than total listed (some capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus is not available for data storage). ²Noted speeds may vary depending on the host devices, user’s settings, configurations, OS, and applications. © 2025 PNY Technologies®, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks are properties of their respective owners (TCG).

Environmental
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ +85°C

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First Listed on Newegg	January 20, 2026

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PNY CS3250 M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) M280CS3250-1TB-TB

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