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Compare complete builds side by side.
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Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
About This Product
The PNY XLR8 CS3040 with Heatsink is a 2TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 M.2 SSD. It offers high sequential read/write speeds suitable for demanding applications and gaming, outperforming PCIe Gen3 drives. The integrated heatsink helps maintain performance under sustained loads, making it a good option for users requiring consistent high-speed storage.
Verdict
βIdeal for users needing top-tier PCIe Gen4 storage with thermal management for intensive tasks.β
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
Sequential, random, and sustained speeds.
Sequential Read
5,600 MB/s
Sequential Write
4,300 MB/s
How long the drive lasts under sustained writes.
Warranty
5 years
Controller, NAND, and cache β what most retailers don't show you.
NAND Type
3D NAND
DRAM Cache
Yes
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