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PNY CS3030 SSD 500GB M.2 Type with PCI Express 3.0 Connection
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PNY CS3030 SSD 500GB M.2 Type with PCI Express 3.0 Connection

Type: SSD Hard Drive

  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Connections: M.2
  • Color: Black
  • Compatible: Linux
  • Certificate: RoHS
  • Speed: 2000 MB/s
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0º / 70º
  • Memory Type: 3D TLC

Type: SSD Hard Drive

  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Connections: M.2
  • Color: Black
  • Compatible: Linux
  • Certificate: RoHS
  • Speed: 2000 MB/s
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0º / 70º
  • Memory Type: 3D TLC
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  • Communication Protocol

    Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

    Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


    PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

    PCI Express 3.0

    Connecting to the PCI Express expansion port of the motherboard. Equally popular way of connecting SSD hard drives directly to the motherboard. This connection offers the highest speeds.

  • Write Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

    For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

  • Read Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

    An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
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Description

Description

Type: SSD Hard Drive

  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Connections: M.2
  • Color: Black
  • Compatible: Linux
  • Certificate: RoHS
  • Speed: 2000 MB/s
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0º / 70º
  • Memory Type: 3D TLC

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
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Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Capacity
500 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
PCI Express 3.0

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

PCI Express 3.0
Connecting to the PCI Express expansion port of the motherboard. Equally popular way of connecting SSD hard drives directly to the motherboard. This connection offers the highest speeds.
NVMe
Yes

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Device Group
Laptops

Dimensions

Form Factor
M.2 (Type 2280)

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

M.2 (Type 2280)
The motherboard must support the form factor in order for the SSD to be installed on it. It is worth noting that M.2 drives are divided into those that use the SATA protocol and those that use PCI Express. Of the SSDs that use the PCI Express protocol, most also support NVMe technology, which allows them even faster speeds if supported by the motherboard.

Performance

Read Speed
3500 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
2000 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (4)

Reviews

4.5
4
4.5
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  1. 3
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
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  5. 1 star
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  • Reliability
  • Consistent performance
  • Expected speed
  • Value for money
  • Reality Check
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Reality Check
    This review is about the capacity: 250 GB

    Very good in terms of price as a primary disk for any system. As for speed, it does not compete with the more expensive models, but it is very fast and the differences are noticeable in a few scenarios that personally do not concern me, and will not interest someone who wants it as an operating disk and not for data storage/transfer. Good warranty, performance, reliability, and temperatures. The only possibly negative thing is that its board is blue and may ruin the aesthetics for some, although it is not visible, especially if there are LED lights.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
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  • igor.bog08
    3
    1 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    igor.bog08
    This review is about the capacity: 250 GB

    In the specifications, it says Write Speed 1050 MB/s.
    Crystal disk mark shows me only 270 MB/s.
    Other than that, it seems fine to me.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Reliability
    • Expected speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • kyriakos7610
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    kyriakos7610
    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    I believe he is very good for the price. The speeds are as advertised, and I have yet to see if he is reliable over time. Overall, I have no complaints at the moment.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • adampanos1
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    adampanos1

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 250 GB

    He is economical, wearing state-of-the-art memory chips and controller, and has a 5-year warranty.

    As for performance, he is very fast while remaining cool.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Reality Check
    5
    Reality Check

    Very good in terms of price as a primary disk for any system. As for speed, it does not compete with the more expensive models, but it is very fast and the differences are noticeable in a few scenarios that personally do not concern me, and will not interest someone who wants it as an operating disk and not for data storage/transfer. Good warranty, performance, reliability, and temperatures. The only possibly negative thing is that its board is blue and may ruin the aesthetics for some, although it is not visible, especially if there are LED lights.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • igor.bog08
    3
    igor.bog08

    In the specifications, it says Write Speed 1050 MB/s.
    Crystal disk mark shows me only 270 MB/s.
    Other than that, it seems fine to me.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • kyriakos7610
    5
    kyriakos7610

    I believe he is very good for the price. The speeds are as advertised, and I have yet to see if he is reliable over time. Overall, I have no complaints at the moment.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • adampanos1
    5
    adampanos1

    He is economical, wearing state-of-the-art memory chips and controller, and has a 5-year warranty.

    As for performance, he is very fast while remaining cool.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
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Description & Specifications

Type: SSD Hard Drive

  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Connections: M.2
  • Color: Black
  • Compatible: Linux
  • Certificate: RoHS
  • Speed: 2000 MB/s
  • Operating Temperature Range: 0º / 70º
  • Memory Type: 3D TLC

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Product Details

Capacity
500 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
PCI Express 3.0

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

PCI Express 3.0
Connecting to the PCI Express expansion port of the motherboard. Equally popular way of connecting SSD hard drives directly to the motherboard. This connection offers the highest speeds.
NVMe
Yes

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Device Group
Laptops

Dimensions

Form Factor
M.2 (Type 2280)

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

M.2 (Type 2280)
The motherboard must support the form factor in order for the SSD to be installed on it. It is worth noting that M.2 drives are divided into those that use the SATA protocol and those that use PCI Express. Of the SSDs that use the PCI Express protocol, most also support NVMe technology, which allows them even faster speeds if supported by the motherboard.

Performance

Read Speed
3500 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
2000 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (4)

4.5
4
4.5
Review this product
  1. 3
  2. 4 stars
    0
  3. 1
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Reliability
  • Consistent performance
  • Expected speed
  • Value for money
  • Reality Check
    5
    1 out of 1 members found this review helpful
    Reality Check
    This review is about the capacity: 250 GB

    Very good in terms of price as a primary disk for any system. As for speed, it does not compete with the more expensive models, but it is very fast and the differences are noticeable in a few scenarios that personally do not concern me, and will not interest someone who wants it as an operating disk and not for data storage/transfer. Good warranty, performance, reliability, and temperatures. The only possibly negative thing is that its board is blue and may ruin the aesthetics for some, although it is not visible, especially if there are LED lights.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • igor.bog08
    3
    1 out of 3 members found this review helpful
    igor.bog08
    This review is about the capacity: 250 GB

    In the specifications, it says Write Speed 1050 MB/s.
    Crystal disk mark shows me only 270 MB/s.
    Other than that, it seems fine to me.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Reliability
    • Expected speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • kyriakos7610
    5
    1 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    kyriakos7610
    This review is about the capacity: 1000 GB

    I believe he is very good for the price. The speeds are as advertised, and I have yet to see if he is reliable over time. Overall, I have no complaints at the moment.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • adampanos1
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful
    adampanos1

    Verified purchase

    This review is about the capacity: 250 GB

    He is economical, wearing state-of-the-art memory chips and controller, and has a 5-year warranty.

    As for performance, he is very fast while remaining cool.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Expected speed
    • Reliability
    • Consistent performance
    • Value for money
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Reality Check
    5
    Reality Check

    Very good in terms of price as a primary disk for any system. As for speed, it does not compete with the more expensive models, but it is very fast and the differences are noticeable in a few scenarios that personally do not concern me, and will not interest someone who wants it as an operating disk and not for data storage/transfer. Good warranty, performance, reliability, and temperatures. The only possibly negative thing is that its board is blue and may ruin the aesthetics for some, although it is not visible, especially if there are LED lights.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • igor.bog08
    3
    igor.bog08

    In the specifications, it says Write Speed 1050 MB/s.
    Crystal disk mark shows me only 270 MB/s.
    Other than that, it seems fine to me.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • kyriakos7610
    5
    kyriakos7610

    I believe he is very good for the price. The speeds are as advertised, and I have yet to see if he is reliable over time. Overall, I have no complaints at the moment.

    Translated from Greek ·
    1
  • adampanos1
    5
    adampanos1

    He is economical, wearing state-of-the-art memory chips and controller, and has a 5-year warranty.

    As for performance, he is very fast while remaining cool.

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • See all