In the past, buying an SSD for your PC meant spending a lot of money. Granted, the benefits of an SSD are huge over regular HDDs, but the price-to-performance ratio was a little too expensive for the average user. These days, SSDs have become a lot more affordable. In fact, PNY unveiled its brand new CS3250 SSD. This is an M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD that’s built for gamers, AI developers, and content creators who need performance but don’t want to pay a premium.
PNY CS3250 SSD, built for speed
The PNY CS3250 SSD uses the PCIe Gen5 interface and fits the standard M.2 2280 form factor. This makes it compatible with most modern desktops and laptops. The company is selling the SSD in both 1TB and 2TB capacities. If you need even more space, the company says a 4TB model is coming soon).
The SSD features advanced thermal control to prevent overheating during intensive workloads. The thermal-coated controller keeps performance steady. This is helpful if you’re looking to render 4K video or training AI models, basically activities that might require a lot of read/write functionality.
In terms of read and write speeds, the 1TB model delivers write speeds up to 13,500 MB/s, while the 2TB version maxes out at 14,000 MB/s. Last but not least, customers can expect a 5-year limited warranty and an impressive 1.5 million hour MTBF rating.
Should You Buy It?
The PNY CS3250 SSD starts at $125.99 for 1TB and $219.99 for 2TB. The price alone positions it competitively against other similar SSDs. For AI development, AAA gaming, and professional content creation, those speeds translate to faster load times and seamless multitasking. However, you have to ask yourself, do you actually need Gen5 speeds?
If you’re someone who works with large datasets, editing 8K footage, or running AI training models, the CS3250 makes sense. Gamers who play games that are DirectStorage will experience faster asset streaming and reduced stuttering. Content creators who edit videos with multiple 4K timelines will probably appreciate the snappier performance as well. But if you’re a casual user who browses the web and streams videos, a Gen4 drive will save you money. You might not even notice the difference in performance.
But if you’re building a new PC and want to futureproof it with an SSD that won’t drain your bank account, the PNY CS3250 might be a good choice
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