Kingston SNV3S/500G NV3 500GB SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage for desktops and compatible laptops
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The Kingston SNV3S/500G is a 500GB NV3 solid-state drive using a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol. Its M.2 2280 form factor fits compatible desktop and laptop systems with an M.2 PCIe storage connector. The drive provides sequential read performance of up to 6000MB/s and sequential write performance of up to 3000MB/s. It uses 3D NAND and is intended for operating system deployment, application storage, workstation workloads, and general client computing. The drive is not a SATA M.2 device and requires a system that supports PCIe NVMe storage. Kingston provides a five-year limited warranty for this model.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | SNV3S/500G |
| Manufacturer | Kingston |
| Product Series | NV3 |
| Type | Internal NVMe SSD |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| NAND Type | 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 6000MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 3000MB/s |
| Endurance | 160TBW |
| Dimensions | 22 x 80 x 2.3mm |
| Supported Systems | Desktops and laptops with an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot |
| Warranty | Five-year limited warranty |
500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD using a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface.
Sequential performance reaches up to 6000MB/s read and 3000MB/s write.
Requires an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot and is not compatible with SATA-only M.2 interfaces.
Which systems are compatible with the Kingston SNV3S/500G?
It is compatible with desktop and laptop systems that provide an M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot. Confirm physical clearance and PCIe NVMe support before installation.
Can this SSD replace a SATA M.2 drive?
No. The SNV3S/500G uses PCIe 4.0 x4 and NVMe, while SATA M.2 drives use a different storage interface. The system must support M.2 PCIe NVMe devices.
What performance does the 500GB model provide?
Kingston specifies sequential read speeds of up to 6000MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 3000MB/s. Actual results depend on the host system, workload, capacity, and available thermal control.
Will the drive work in a PCIe 3.0 system?
It can operate in a compatible PCIe 3.0 NVMe slot, but performance will be limited by the host interface. The system must support the M.2 2280 form factor and NVMe storage.
Are special drivers required?
Modern Windows and Linux installations generally provide NVMe support. Use current motherboard firmware and operating system storage drivers for best compatibility.
Does the drive include a heatsink?
The SNV3S/500G is a bare M.2 SSD. Use an available motherboard M.2 heatsink when required by the platform or when sustained workloads produce elevated drive temperatures.