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expiredfoefive posted Nov 22, 2021 3:25 PM

2TB PNY CS3040 XLR8 M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive w/ Heatsink

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Various Retailers has 2TB PNY CS3040 XLR8 M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive w/ Heatsink (M280CS3040HS-2TB-RB) on sale for $229.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Sequential Read of up to 5,600 MB/s and Write of up to 4,300 MB/s
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty (or 3600 TBW)

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    • This deal is $160 off (16% savings) the listed retail price of $389.99.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $19.99 lower (8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249.98 and higher.
  • About this product:
    • This SSD has received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based on over 223 Amazon customer reviews.
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Various Retailers has 2TB PNY CS3040 XLR8 M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive w/ Heatsink (M280CS3040HS-2TB-RB) on sale for $229.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member foefive for finding this deal.

Available retailers:

About this product:
  • Sequential Read of up to 5,600 MB/s and Write of up to 4,300 MB/s
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty (or 3600 TBW)

Editor's Notes

Written by SlickDealio
  • About this deal:
    • This deal is $160 off (16% savings) the listed retail price of $389.99.
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $19.99 lower (8% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $249.98 and higher.
  • About this product:
    • This SSD has received an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 based on over 223 Amazon customer reviews.
  • About this store:
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maorsela
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Correct, it will slow down to 3400/3000 in a PCIe3.0 slot.
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CrispChum
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The feature is out of beta. Anyone can use it
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cvesper
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Here's an informative review on Amazon:

Works for PS5 if you have the Beta 2.0 system software. FYI Your expansion slot is not turned on if your not part of the the Beta or until the public version is released. The more popular and more expensive brands were sold out. I didnt want those anyway but was a little concerned I might miss some important spec requirements if I went with a non officially approved brand. This PNY met all the specs so I gave it a shot. Im glad I did as I got a $550 solution for $300. The more expensive brands were 7000 MB per sec this one is just over 5600 (min 5500) and it works great, If your looking for a less expensive option this is the key. It is installed, running and has 1TB of games loaded on it in my system right now. Works flawlessly! You will need to get your own heatsink. I used MHQJRH for a perfect fit.
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Nov 22, 2021 3:49 PM
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ghostfreckle
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Nov 22, 2021 3:49 PM
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PCIE 4 drives are backwards compatible with PCIE 3 slots, right?

If so, does that mean that they perform as max speed 3.0 drives?
Nov 22, 2021 4:08 PM
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maorselaNov 22, 2021 4:08 PM
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Quote from ghostfreckle :
PCIE 4 drives are backwards compatible with PCIE 3 slots, right?

If so, does that mean that they perform as max speed 3.0 drives?
Correct, it will slow down to 3400/3000 in a PCIe3.0 slot.
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Nov 22, 2021 7:20 PM
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johnsparda01Nov 22, 2021 7:20 PM
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Quote from maorsela :
Correct, it will slow down to 3400/3000 in a PCIe3.0 slot.
Can it be used for the PS5 with out issues?
Nov 22, 2021 7:27 PM
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cvesperNov 22, 2021 7:27 PM
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Quote from johnsparda01 :
Can it be used for the PS5 with out issues?
Here's an informative review on Amazon:

Works for PS5 if you have the Beta 2.0 system software. FYI Your expansion slot is not turned on if your not part of the the Beta or until the public version is released. The more popular and more expensive brands were sold out. I didnt want those anyway but was a little concerned I might miss some important spec requirements if I went with a non officially approved brand. This PNY met all the specs so I gave it a shot. Im glad I did as I got a $550 solution for $300. The more expensive brands were 7000 MB per sec this one is just over 5600 (min 5500) and it works great, If your looking for a less expensive option this is the key. It is installed, running and has 1TB of games loaded on it in my system right now. Works flawlessly! You will need to get your own heatsink. I used MHQJRH for a perfect fit.
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Nov 22, 2021 7:28 PM
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AshimonovitsNov 22, 2021 7:28 PM
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Quote from johnsparda01 :
Can it be used for the PS5 with out issues?
Haven't tried it myself but according to Q&A in Amazon it can just without the heatsink that comes with it but with a smaller one
Nov 22, 2021 7:38 PM
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jenesuispasbavaNov 22, 2021 7:38 PM
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That's a colossal heatsink lol. Not sure if it'll fit under my graphics card or CPU heatsink.
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Nov 22, 2021 7:41 PM
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CrispChumNov 22, 2021 7:41 PM
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Thanks! Got one for my ps5 with a separate heat sink

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Quote from cvesper :
Here's an informative review on Amazon:

Works for PS5 if you have the Beta 2.0 system software. FYI Your expansion slot is not turned on if your not part of the the Beta or until the public version is released. The more popular and more expensive brands were sold out. I didnt want those anyway but was a little concerned I might miss some important spec requirements if I went with a non officially approved brand. This PNY met all the specs so I gave it a shot. Im glad I did as I got a $550 solution for $300. The more expensive brands were 7000 MB per sec this one is just over 5600 (min 5500) and it works great, If your looking for a less expensive option this is the key. It is installed, running and has 1TB of games loaded on it in my system right now. Works flawlessly! You will need to get your own heatsink. I used MHQJRH for a perfect fit.
The feature is out of beta. Anyone can use it
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Nov 22, 2021 7:46 PM
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cvesperNov 22, 2021 7:46 PM
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Quote from CrispChum :
The feature is out of beta. Anyone can use it
Yeah mainly I was posting for info about how it works and that you'd need a smaller heatsink
Nov 22, 2021 8:13 PM
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haouuudoinNov 22, 2021 8:13 PM
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Since the price is the same for the version without the heatsink, I would think it'd be more advantageous to get the version with the heatsink in case you can use the heatsink else where.

The heatsink can be removed by unscrewing a few screws.
Last edited by haouuudoin November 22, 2021 at 12:23 PM.
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Nov 22, 2021 8:15 PM
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Inuzukakiba2Nov 22, 2021 8:15 PM
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Does this get too hot to use as the primary drive in a laptop with poor thermals (Lenovo Yoga 720)?
Nov 22, 2021 8:33 PM
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VivaVietNamNov 22, 2021 8:33 PM
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Quote from Inuzukakiba2 :
Does this get too hot to use as the primary drive in a laptop with poor thermals (Lenovo Yoga 720)
is there space for a heatsink? if not, than no, one of the review mentions how hot it run without a heatsink

if you don't mind gen 3 m.2 drive, the low power consumption sk hynix is a good option for laptop
Last edited by VivaVietNam November 22, 2021 at 12:36 PM.
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Nov 22, 2021 9:40 PM
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eilegzNov 22, 2021 9:40 PM
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Quote from johnsparda01 :
Can it be used for the PS5 with out issues?
I have 1TB version and works great with the ps5
Nov 22, 2021 9:45 PM
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YiiiiiiNov 22, 2021 9:45 PM
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5 year 3600TBW for 2TB

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Nov 22, 2021 9:55 PM
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konoplyaNov 22, 2021 9:55 PM
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this will work with the laptop, right?

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