PNY CS3030 M280CS3030-500-RB 500 GB
 | Expecting restock Placement: internal; Volume: 500 GB; Form factor: M.2; M.2 interface: PCIe 3.0 4x; Controller: Phison PS5012-E12; NVMe; Write speed (MB/s): 2000; Read speed (MB/s): 3500; DWPD (times/day): 0.9; Manufacturer's warranty: 5 years; TRIM; Data encryption; E-Catalog uses affiliate links compensated by our partners. |
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Model overview based on user reviews
The PNY CS3030 CS3030 SSD, specifically the 250 GB variant, has received mixed reviews from users. While one user noted that the SSD doesn't heat up, both reviews highlighted significant concerns regarding its performance. The primary issue is the significantly reduced write speed, which has dropped below typical SSD levels, reaching only 273MB/s. This is particularly disappointing for an NVMe drive, which is expected to deliver much faster speeds. Additionally, users reported a lack of product support, such as firmware updates, which could potentially address these performance issues. Overall, the model appears to have serious flaws that impact its reliability and efficiency.
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The write speed has significantly decreased It is difficult to determine with such a drawback. Significantly reduced write speed. No product support in the form of firmware updates. |
Complete [censored] the write speed dropped below a regular SSD!!!! 273MB/s write for an NVMe is just [censored] even though the disk is not even 30% full. Doesn't heat up The write speed has dropped below the SSD level.  Konstantin: use PNY M280CS3030-250-RB few months |
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 | PNY CS3030 M280CS3030-1TB-RB 1 TB | from $129.99 | 1 offer | |
| PNY CS3030 M280CS3030-2TB-RB 2 TB | from $259.00 | 1 offer | |
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