PNY SSD - CS1030 - 250GB - PCI-e Gen3 x4 NVMe - M.2 2280

The PNY CS1030 250 GB M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0) is a compact internal drive designed for desktops and laptops with M.2 NVMe support. It delivers faster boot times, quicker application launches and improved overall responsiveness compared with SATA SSDs or traditional hard drives, offering sustained read speeds up to 2500 MB/s and write speeds up to 1100 MB/s in a 250 GB capacity.

Advantages

The M.2 NVMe form factor and PCIe 3.0 interface enable higher bandwidth than SATA-based storage, providing significantly improved sequential read and write performance. Non-volatile NAND offers greater durability and reliability than mechanical hard drives. The compact M.2 design allows easy installation in compatible notebooks and desktop motherboards.

Suitable for

• Upgrading a SATA SSD or HDD to NVMe performance
• Improving boot and application load times on desktops and laptops
• Everyday computing and productivity tasks requiring faster storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 250 GB
• Form factor: M.2
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 NVMe
• Sequential read speed: up to 2500 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 1100 MB/s
• Manufacturer: PNY, MPN: M280CS1030-250-RB, EAN: 0751492642444

How to use

Power off the computer and consult the motherboard or laptop manual to locate the M.2 slot. Insert the M.2 module into the slot at the correct angle and secure it with the mounting screw. Reassemble the system, power it on, and initialize, partition and format the drive in the operating system if required. For system migration, use disk-cloning software to transfer the operating system and data from the existing drive to the PNY CS1030.

Recommendations

Install the drive in an M.2 slot that supports NVMe/PCIe; check BIOS/UEFI settings for NVMe support and update firmware or drivers from the system or motherboard vendor if needed. Maintain adequate cooling in laptops and small form-factor systems to avoid thermal throttling under sustained heavy workloads.