Kingston KC3000 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, 3D TLC with DRAM Cache, Graphene-Aluminum Heat Spreader, Up to 7000MB/s Read 7000MB/s Write, 1600TBW, For Desktop Gaming Laptop Workstation

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

Kingston KC3000 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, 3D TLC with DRAM Cache, GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader, Up to 7000MB/s Read 7000MB/s Write, 1600TBW, For Desktop Gaming Laptop Workstation

Product Overview

Kingston KC3000 2TB is a flagship highcapacity PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD built for gaming desktops, highend notebooks and contentcreation workstations. Equipped with onboard DRAM cache, premium 3D TLC NAND and factorymounted graphenealuminum heat spreader, it delivers sequential speeds up to 7000MB/s read and 7000MB/s write. Rated for 1600TBW endurance, this drive sustains extreme writeintensive workloads including largevolume game libraries, 4K/8K video editing and 3D rendering. The integrated lowprofile heat spreader suppresses thermal throttling during long heavyload sessions, making it a toptier highcapacity storage upgrade for enthusiastgrade PC platforms.

Key Feature Bullet Points

1. M.2 2280 Standard Form Factor: 80×22 mm M.22280 specification, compatible with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots for desktops, gaming notebooks and workstations
2. DRAMBuffered PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Peak Performance: Onboard DRAM cache delivers up to 7000MB/s sequential read and 7000MB/s sequential write, minimizes game loading, system boot and largemediafile processing latency
3. PreInstalled GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader: Lowprofile integrated heat spreader optimizes thermal dissipation, prevents thermal throttling under continuous heavyduty readwrite workloads
4. 3D TLC NAND with 1600TBW Endurance: Highgrade 3D TLC flash memory with 1600TBW total bytes written rating, ideal for content creation, heavy gaming and highwrite workstationlevel tasks
5. Flagship HighCapacity Upgrade Solution: Optimized for gaming desktops, performance laptops and creative workstations, perfect for massive game collections, 3D rendering and 4K8K mediaproduction workflows

Detailed DescriptionStandard M.2 2280 FormFactor

KC3000 2TB follows mainstream M.2 2280 dimension, fits PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slots on motherboards and highperformance laptops. Note that the 2TB version has increased stacked height compared to lowercapacity variants; verify chassis height clearance before installation. Fullspeed performance requires host PCIe 4.0 support; throughput will degrade under PCIe 3.0 mode.

DRAMCached PCIe 4.0 PeakSpeed Performance

Powered by PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface plus independent DRAM cache, this 2TB model reaches up to 7000MB/s both read and write speeds. Onboard DRAM maintains outstanding random I/O consistency. Games load instantly, system boot completes rapidly, and huge projectfile 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 generated during sustained heavyduty operations, mitigating thermal throttling for marathon gaming sessions and lengthy rendering jobs. Most builds do not require aftermarket heatsink; always doublecheck internal physical clearance for thicker 2TB variant.

Reliable 3D TLC NAND & 1600TBW Endurance

Built with premium 3D TLC NAND flash memory, this SSD carries 1600TBW endurance rating. It handles frequent bulk game installs, hugesize video exports and workstationgrade heavy write tasks, delivering stable longterm service life for enthusiastlevel consumer workloads.

Application Scenarios

Premium storage upgrade for gaming desktops, performance laptops and creative workstations. Wellsuited for OS installation, massive game libraries, 3D rendering, 4K8K video editing and multitasking production workflows.

Full Technical Specifications Table

Category Details

Brand	Kingston
Series	KC3000
Model	SKC3000D/2048G
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity	2TB
NAND Type	3D TLC
Cache	DRAM Cache
Max Sequential Read	Up to 7000 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 7000 MB/s
TBW (Total Bytes Written)	1600 TBW
Max 4K IOPS	1,000,000 / 1,000,000 IOPS
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Operating Temperature	0°C ~ 70°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C ~ 85°C
Dimensions	80 × 22 × 3.5 mm
Weight	9.7 g
Compatible Devices	Desktop PC, Gaming Laptop, Workstation with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slot
Package Contents	Kingston KC3000 M.2 2280 2TB 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. 2TB model has thicker 3.5 mm stacked height with preattached heat spreader; strictly verify laptop/chassis internal height clearance before buying and installing.
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).