- Gen 4×4 NVMe PCIe SSD
- Substantial performance and affordable upgrade in high capacity
Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, today announced it is shipping the NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for users looking for high capacity 4×4 NVMe PCIe performance in a compact form factor.
The Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD is a robust next-gen storage solution powered by a Gen 4×4 NVMe controller. The Kingston NV3 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s, ensuring a faster system capable of handling a variety of workloads, from editing to gaming.
The drive optimizes system performance and delivers value without compromise. Its compact single-sided M.2 2280 (22x80mm) design allows for storage expansion up to 4TB while saving space for other components. As a cost-effective storage solution, the NV3 is ideal for creators and gamers looking to enhance their PC performance.
“We are excited to elevate the user experience with the next-gen successor, NV3,” said Kingston. “Whether upgrading to meet the evolving demands of working from home or building a new gaming PC, the NV3 is designed to deliver speed and dependability at an attractive price point.”
Available in capacities from 500GB – 4TB, NV3 will give users storage space they need for applications, documents, photos, videos, games and more. NV3 will also include 1-year free Acronis® True Image for Kingston software, alongside the Kingston SSD Manager application, enabling users to monitor drive health and disk usage, update drive firmware, and securely erase data.
NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD Features and Specifications:
- Form factor: M.2 2280
- Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
- Capacities: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB
- Sequential read/write:
- 500GB – 5,000/3,000MB/s
- 1TB – 6,000/4,000MB/s
- 2TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s
- 4TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s
- NAND: 3D
- Endurance (total bytes written):
- 500GB – 160TB
- 1TB – 320TB2TB – 640TB
- 4TB – 1280TB
- Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C
- Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C
- Dimensions: 22mm x 80mm x 2.3mm
- Weight: 7g (All capacities)
- Vibration Non-operating: 20G (20-1000Hz)
- MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
- Warranty/support: Limited 3-year warranty with free technical support
For more information visit kingston.com.
1 Comment
It’s good to see these Gen 4 speeds becoming the standard for entry-level drives. That jump to 6,000MB/s read speed on the 2TB and 4TB models is actually pretty significant for a “budget” option. I’ve been looking to upgrade the cache storage in my home lab, and the price-to-performance ratio here seems hard to beat.
I spend a lot of time tweaking server setups, specifically messing around with different Network Interface Cards https://serverorbit.com/network-devices/network-interface-cards/server-adapter-en. It’s funny how often people upgrade to a 10GbE or 25GbE adapter but forget that their storage needs to be fast enough to actually saturate that link. If your drive can’t keep up, that fancy network card is just idling.
The specific mention of the single-sided design for the 4TB model is what caught my eye, though. Space is always at a premium in 1U server chassis, and double-sided drives can sometimes touch other components or restrict airflow. I’m curious if anyone has seen benchmarks on the sustained write speeds after the cache fills up? That’s usually the catch with these value-oriented drives.