PNY CS3250 1 TB (M280CS3250-1TB-TB)

The PNY CS3250 is a line of high-speed solid-state drives in M.2 2280 form factor for modern PCs and laptops with PCIe Gen5 x4 support. These drives are designed for systems that demand very high sequential read and write speeds, fast application loading, minimal latency in demanding workloads, and performance headroom for next-generation platforms. The lineup includes capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB, utilizing 3D Flash Memory and the NVMe Gen5 x4 interface. The PNY CS3250 is well-suited for gaming builds, workstations, video editing systems, large file handling, AI workloads, and resource-intensive applications. The series delivers read speeds up to 14900 MB/s and write speeds up to 14000 MB/s. The 1 TB model is rated for write speeds up to 13500 MB/s, while higher-capacity configurations reach up to 14000 MB/s. The drive features a thermally coated controller, which ensures better temperature management under sustained loads and maintains stable performance during intensive operation. The lineup supports PCIe power management, features the M.2 2280 form factor, and offers an MTBF rating of 1.5 million hours. The PNY CS3250 is a modern Gen5 series for users who have outgrown the capabilities of Gen4 solutions and require a high-speed NVMe drive with a focus on raw performance. It is ideal for systems where drive speed is a critical component of the overall configuration.