SSD disk PNY 2 TB M.2 PCI Express 5.0 NVMe CS3150

PNY CS3150 Gen5 M.2 NVMe SSD with 2 TB capacity and PCIe 5.0 x4 interface. The drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 12,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 11,000 MB/s. The included dual-fan heatsink connects via a 4‑pin power connector to actively cool the SSD and reduce the risk of thermal throttling during sustained high-load workloads.

Advantages

The M.2 PCIe 5.0 NVMe interface provides significantly higher bandwidth compared with previous generations, enabling faster file transfers and application loading. The 2 TB capacity offers ample space for games, large project files, and system images. The integrated dual-fan heatsink with dedicated 4‑pin power connection helps maintain peak performance by improving heat dissipation under heavy use.

Suitable for

• High-performance gaming systems
• Content creation and video editing
• Workstations handling large datasets or databases
• Users who require fast system boot and application load times

Key specifications

• Brand: PNY
• Model: CS3150 (M280CS3150XHS-2TB-RB)
• Form factor: M.2
• Interface: PCI Express 5.0 x4, NVMe
• Capacity: 2000 GB (2 TB)
• Sequential read speed: up to 12,000 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 11,000 MB/s
• Cooling: dual-fan heatsink with 4‑pin power connector
• Weight: 0.053 kg
• EAN: 4718006455545

How to use

Install the M.2 SSD into a compatible M.2 PCIe 5.0 slot on your motherboard following the motherboard manufacturer’s installation instructions. Secure the module with the M.2 screw. Mount the included dual-fan heatsink according to the supplied instructions and connect its 4‑pin power connector to an appropriate fan/header or Molex/adapter as specified by the heatsink manual. After physical installation, initialize, partition and format the drive in your operating system or clone an existing system image if required.

Recommendations

For sustained maximum performance, ensure the heatsink fan power is connected and that your system has adequate case airflow. Use the drive in motherboards that support PCIe 5.0 to fully utilize rated speeds; on older PCIe generations speeds will be limited by the platform.