PNY Introduces CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD with Integrated Heatsinks

PNY has announced the inclusion of the CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD with integrated heatsinks to its range of solid-state drives. This cutting-edge storage solution utilizes the NVMe PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface to deliver unparalleled data transfer speeds. With sequential read/write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s and 11,000 MB/s respectively, this groundbreaking technology takes computing experiences to new heights, making it the perfect choice for professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone seeking top-notch storage performance.

Innovative Heatsink

The CS3150 will initially be available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities and will come equipped with one of three dual-fan heatsinks - Black, White, or Black-RGB. These revolutionary heatsinks feature an innovative design with two ultra-quiet fans to maximize heat dissipation caused by intensive applications, extended workloads, and lightning-fast transfer speeds.

Enhanced Gameplay with XLR8 Gaming

PNY's CS3150 takes full advantage of Microsoft DirectStorage, a groundbreaking feature introduced in Windows 11 that enhances game loading speed and image quality. By combining the PNY XLR8 Gaming CS3150 with Black RGB Heatsink, PNY XLR8 Gaming DDR5 DRAM, and a high-performance graphics card like the PNY GeForce RTX 4080 16 GB XLR8 Gaming VERTO EPIC-X RGB Triple Fan, load times are minimized, ensuring more time can be spent on creating or gaming. Additionally, PNY's VelocityX software can synchronize the RGB lights on all three devices and overclock all NVIDIA graphics cards in PNY's lineup.

Product Features

  • NEXT-GENERATION SPEED: Superior performance compared to NVMe Gen 4 x4 solid-state drives (SSD) with speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s Seq. Read and 11,000 MB/s Seq Write.
  • PRODUCTIVITY: Lightning-fast read and write speeds, reduced load times, and improved system responsiveness, making it the ideal solution for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators.
  • EXTREME COOLING: Unique dual-fan heatsink designed to keep the Gen 5 x4 SSD cool and prevent performance throttling, ensuring consistent SSD performance in demanding situations.
  • RGB SYNC with VELOCITYX: Customize color, lighting effects, and fan speeds using PNY's Velocity-X software by connecting the 9-pin (USB) power connector from the CS3150 RGB Heatsink.
  • DATA PROTECTION: TCG Opal 2.0 enabled for hardware encryption and storage security.

Product Specifications

  • Interface: PCIe Gen 5 Interface (NVMe Gen 5 x4)
  • Speed: Up to 12,000 MB/s Read and up to 11,000 MB/s Write (varies by model)
  • Capacities: 1 TB, 2 TB
  • Heatsink: Black, White, Black-RGB
  • System Requirements:
    • Black/White Heatsink: 4-pin power connector to power the built-in fans
    • RGB Heatsink: 9-pin (USB) power connector to power the built-in fans and control the LEDs
  • Form Factor: M.2 2280
  • Capability: Desktop
  • Warranty: 5-year limited warranty or TBW

Product Availability

The PNY CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSDs with heatsink will be available starting December 2023 at the following prices:

  • 1 TB with Black Heatsink: $179.99
  • 1 TB with Black RGB Heatsink: $189.99

Contact a PNY account manager for more details or make a purchase through www.pny.com or www.amazon.com.