The PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 NVMe SSD is an excellent choice for an NVMe upgrade from a SATA based solid state drive (SSD) in an existing NVMe enabled PC or MAC desktop or laptop computer. The CS3030 drive is designed to be a high performance SATA SSD replacement to help realize faster boot times, quicker application launches, & better overall system performance. Do more in less time with NVMe; boot up, power down, & load applications up to 6 times faster than with SATA based SSD’s. With no moving parts, the PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 NVMe SSD is highly durable, less likely to fail, & supports a 5 year warranty. The PNY XLR8 CS3030 M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive is the ideal solution to upgrade from a SATA based solid state drive (SSD) in an existing NVMe enabled PC or Mac desktop or laptop computer. The NVMe interface delivers exceptional performance of up to 3, 500 MB/s seq. read & 3, 000 MB/s seq. write speeds. It is designed to be a high performance SATA SSD replacement to help realize faster boot times, quicker application launches, & better overall system performance. With no moving parts, the PNY XLR8 CS3030 is highly durable, less likely to fail, & supports a 5 year warranty. The PNY XLR8 CS3030 is engineered with the same level of quality & durability that our consumers have enjoyed with the CS900 SSD. Weve taken the worlds most advanced NAND flash & refined the CS3030 to achieve a higher threshold for endurance & reliability. PNYs extensive testing & rigorous validation process ensures compatibility across various platforms & multiple operating systems. APPLICATIONS • NVMe upgrade from a SATA based solid state drive (SSD) in an existing NVMe enabled PC or MAC desktop or laptop computer • High performance SSD with up to 6 times the performance as compared to SATA based SSDs FEATURES & BENEFITS • Sequential Read of up to 3, 500 MB/s & Write of up to 3, 000 MB/s • Faster boot up & quicker application launch • Better overall system performance • Reliable storage • Low power consumption, cool & quiet operation