Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, 3D TLC with DRAM Cache, Graphene-Aluminum Heat Spreader, Up to 7000MB/s Read 6000MB/s Write, 800TBW, For Desktop Gaming Laptop Workstation

Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSDProduct Title

Kingston KC3000 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, 3D TLC with DRAM Cache, GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader, Up to 7000MB/s Read 6000MB/s Write, 800TBW, For Desktop Gaming Laptop Workstation

Product Overview

Kingston KC3000 1TB is a highcapacity highperformance PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD for gaming desktops, performance notebooks and creative workstations. Featuring onboard DRAM cache, 3D TLC NAND and factorymounted lowprofile graphenealuminum heat spreader, it delivers sequential speeds up to 7000MB/s read and 6000MB/s write. Rated for 800TBW endurance, this drive sustains heavyload gaming, video editing, rendering and multitasking workflows. The integrated heat spreader suppresses thermal throttling during longduration intensive operations, serving as a premium highcapacity storage upgrade for enthusiastgrade PC platforms.

Key Feature Bullet Points

1. Standard M.2 2280 Form Factor: 80×22 mm M.22280 specification, fits PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots on desktops, gaming laptops and workstations
2. DRAMBuffered PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Performance: Onboard DRAM cache delivers up to 7000MB/s sequential read and 6000MB/s sequential write, reduces game loading, system boot and largefile processing latency
3. PreInstalled GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader: Lowprofile integrated heat spreader optimizes heat dissipation, prevents thermal throttling under continuous heavyduty workloads
4. 3D TLC NAND with 800TBW Endurance: Highgrade 3D TLC flash memory with 800TBW total bytes written rating, supports gaming, content creation and heavy daily consumer workloads
5. HighCapacity Premium Upgrade Solution: Optimized for gaming desktops, highend laptops and creative workstations, ideal for large game libraries, 3D rendering and mediaproduction workflows

Detailed DescriptionStandard M.2 2280 FormFactor

KC3000 1TB adopts mainstream M.2 2280 dimensions, compatible with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slots on motherboards and performanceoriented laptops. Its slim 2.21 mm stacked height supports desktop builds as well as thin performance notebooks. Fullspeed performance requires host PCIe 4.0 support; speed will degrade under PCIe 3.0 mode.

DRAMCached PCIe 4.0 HighSpeed Performance

Powered by PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface plus independent DRAM cache, this 1TB model achieves up to 7000MB/s read and 6000MB/s write. Onboard DRAM maintains stable random I/O performance. Games load rapidly, system boot completes quickly, and bulk media and project file transfers finish far faster than PCIe 3.0 SSD alternatives.

BuiltIn GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader

Unit comes factoryequipped with lowprofile graphenealuminum heat spreader. It efficiently dissipates heat from sustained heavy readwrite activity, curbing thermal throttling for extended gaming sessions and rendering jobs. Thirdparty aftermarket heatsink is unnecessary for most installations; verify chassis internal clearance before installation.

Reliable 3D TLC NAND & 800TBW Endurance

Built with premium 3D TLC NAND flash, this SSD carries an 800TBW endurance rating. It handles frequent game installations, largevolume file exports and workstationlevel write tasks, ensuring stable longterm service life for enthusiastlevel consumer workloads.

Application Scenarios

Excellent storage upgrade for gaming desktops, performance laptops and creative workstations. Wellsuited for OS installation, large game libraries, 3D rendering, video editing and multitasking production workflows.

Full Technical Specifications Table

Category Details

Brand	Kingston
Series	KC3000
Model	SKC3000S/1024G
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity	1TB
NAND Type	3D TLC
Cache	DRAM Cache
Max Sequential Read	Up to 7000 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 6000 MB/s
TBW (Total Bytes Written)	800 TBW
Max 4K IOPS	900,000 / 1,000,000 IOPS
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Dimensions	80 × 22 × 2.21 mm
Weight	7 g
Compatible Devices	Desktop PC, Gaming Laptop, Workstation with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slot
Package Contents	Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280 1TB SSD

Purchase Notes

1. Confirm host device supports PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.22280 slot; performance drops when operating under PCIe 3.0.
2. Heat spreader is preattached; doublecheck physical height clearance inside laptop chassis before purchase and installation.
3. Backup all critical existing data before SSD replacement or OS migration.
4. Limited 5year manufacturer warranty applies (governed by TBW or time limit, whichever comes first).