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PNY CS1031
500GBNVMe SSDM.2 2280PCIe Gen 32,200 MB/s read
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Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeNVMe SSD
Capacity500 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceM.2 PCIe 3.0 X4
PCIePCIe 3.0 x4
NVMeYes
Sequential Read2,200 MB/s
Sequential Write1,200 MB/s
About This Product
The PNY CS1031 is an entry-level M.2 NVMe SSD utilizing a PCIe Gen3 x4 interface, offering a 500GB capacity. It provides significantly faster read/write speeds than SATA SSDs, making it suitable for general computing tasks and as a boot drive. This drive is a cost-effective upgrade for systems still using traditional hard drives or older SATA SSDs, though its performance is modest compared to higher-end PCIe Gen3 or Gen4 NVMe drives.
