Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, 3D TLC with DRAM Cache, Graphene-Aluminum Heat Spreader, Up to 7000MB/s Read 3900MB/s Write, 400TBW, For Desktop Gaming Laptop Workstation

Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSDProduct Title

Kingston KC3000 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD, 3D TLC with DRAM Cache, GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader, Up to 7000MB/s Read 3900MB/s Write, 400TBW, For Desktop Gaming Laptop Workstation

Product Overview

Kingston KC3000 512GB is a highperformance PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD built for gaming desktops, highend laptops and creative workstations. Equipped with DRAM cache, 3D TLC NAND and integrated lowprofile graphenealuminum heat spreader, it delivers sequential speeds up to 7000MB/s read and 3900MB/s write. Rated for 400TBW endurance, this drive maintains stable performance under heavy gaming, content creation and multitasking workloads. The preinstalled heat spreader effectively dissipates thermal output during sustained highload operation, making it a premium highspeed storage upgrade for performancefocused 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 Performance: Onboard DRAM cache delivers up to 7000MB/s sequential read and 3900MB/s sequential write, cuts game loading, bootup and largefile processing latency
3. Integrated GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader: Lowprofile premounted heat spreader optimizes heat dissipation, prevents thermal throttling during longduration intensive workloads
4. 3D TLC NAND with 400TBW Endurance: Reliable 3D TLC flash memory with 400TBW total bytes written rating, supports gaming, video editing and heavy dailyuse scenarios
5. MultiScenario HighEnd Upgrade Solution: Optimized for gaming PCs, performance laptops and creative workstations, ideal for games, 3D rendering and media production workflows

Detailed DescriptionStandard M.2 2280 FormFactor

KC3000 512GB follows standard M.2 2280 dimension, fits mainstream PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slots on motherboards and highperformance laptops. Its slim profile works for both fullsize desktop builds and thinandlight performance notebooks. Confirm host slot supports PCIe 4.0 NVMe for fullspeed performance.

DRAMCached PCIe 4.0 HighSpeed Performance

Powered by PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface plus independent DRAM cache, this 512GB model reaches up to 7000MB/s read and 3900MB/s write speeds. Onboard DRAM reduces mapping overhead for consistent random performance. Games launch rapidly, system boots in seconds, and bulk media & project file transfers complete far faster than PCIe3.0 SSD alternatives.

BuiltIn GrapheneAluminum Heat Spreader

This unit comes factoryfitted with lowprofile graphenealuminum heat spreader. It pulls away heat generated during continuous heavy readwrite operations, mitigating thermal throttling and preserving peak performance for gaming sessions and long rendering jobs, no aftermarket heatsink mandatory for most installations.

Reliable 3D TLC NAND & 400TBW Endurance

Adopting highgrade 3D TLC NAND flash, this SSD carries 400TBW endurance rating. It handles repeated game installs, large file exports and workstationgrade write tasks, delivering stable longterm service life for enthusiastlevel consumer workloads.

Application Scenarios

Perfect upgrade for gaming desktops, performance laptops and creative workstations. Suited for game libraries, OS installation, 3D rendering, video editing and multitasking production workflows.

Full Technical Specifications Table

Category Details

Brand	Kingston
Series	KC3000
Model	SKC3000S/512G
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Capacity	512GB
NAND Type	3D TLC
Cache	DRAM Cache
Max Sequential Read	Up to 7000 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 3900 MB/s
TBW (Total Bytes Written)	400 TBW
Max 4K IOPS	450,000 / 900,000 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 512GB SSD

Purchase Notes

1. Verify your host device supports PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.22280 slot; performance will drop when running under PCIe 3.0 mode.
2. Integrated heat spreader preinstalled; check physical clearance inside your laptop chassis before installation.
3. Backup all existing important data before SSD replacement or OS migration.
4. Limited 5year manufacturer warranty applies (governed by TBW or time limit, whichever comes first)