The PNY CS1030 is a 250GB M.2 NVMe solid state drive for upgrading storage in an NVMe enabled desktop or laptop. It suits anyone moving from a traditional hard drive or SATA SSD who wants quicker starts and shorter waits when opening applications.

Its PCIe Gen3 x4 interface supports sequential read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 1,100 MB/s. That higher bandwidth can help your computer boot, power down and load applications faster than with SATA based storage. With no moving parts, the drive is designed for durable, quiet operation and low power consumption.

Key features

• 250GB capacity for operating system, applications and files
• M.2 form factor for a compact internal installation
• PCIe Gen3 x4 interface using NVMe
• Sequential read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s
• Sequential write speeds of up to 1,100 MB/s
• 3D flash memory with no moving parts
• Low power consumption and cool, quiet operation

Compatibility

Use this drive in a desktop or laptop with an M.2 slot that supports PCIe NVMe storage. Check your computer or motherboard documentation for slot support and physical fit before buying; an M.2 SATA-only slot does not provide the PCIe NVMe interface this drive uses. Good to know: this is an internal SSD, so it needs a compatible M.2 NVMe connection and is not a standalone external drive.

In the box

• PNY CS1030

Specifications

For a suitable NVMe enabled computer, the CS1030 offers a straightforward way to add 250GB of responsive solid state storage, with fast sequential transfers and quiet, low power operation.