It is an NVMe solid-state drive in the M.2 form factor with a 1TB capacity, designed for high-performance storage in desktops (and other systems that support M.2 NVMe drives).
It will fit in any desktop motherboard that has an M.2 slot that supports NVMe (PCIe) drives. Check your motherboard manual to confirm you have an M.2 slot that supports NVMe/PCIe rather than only SATA M.2.
Modern operating systems such as Windows 10/11 and recent Linux distributions include native NVMe drivers and will typically recognize the drive plug-and-play. Older OS versions may require an NVMe driver or BIOS update.
NVMe M.2 SSDs generally offer significantly higher sequential and random read/write performance than SATA SSDs because they use the PCIe interface and NVMe protocol. This translates to faster boot times, quicker file transfers, and improved application responsiveness.
Yes. You can install Windows, Linux, or other OSes on the NVMe M.2 SSD provided your motherboard supports booting from NVMe. You may need to enable NVMe/PCIe settings or update firmware in BIOS/UEFI.
NVMe SSDs can run warm under heavy sustained workloads. Many desktop motherboards include an M.2 heatsink; if yours doesn’t, consider adding a third-party heatsink or ensuring good case airflow to reduce the chance of thermal throttling.
It may be compatible with laptops that have an M.2 NVMe slot and sufficient physical clearance. Check your laptop’s documentation for supported M.2 key, length, and NVMe support before purchasing.
The marketed 1TB capacity is measured in decimal units by the manufacturer; the OS reports capacity in binary, so the usable capacity will appear slightly less. Additionally, some space is used for over-provisioning and drive firmware.
Most NVMe SSDs support TRIM and SMART health reporting; these features help maintain performance and provide drive health information. Check the product specifications or manufacturer documentation for confirmation.
Power down and unplug your PC, open the case, locate the M.2 slot on the motherboard, align the drive’s M-key edge connector with the slot, insert at a slight angle, then secure it with the mounting screw. Follow anti-static precautions and consult your motherboard manual for slot specifics.
Some motherboards support NVMe RAID, but support varies by chipset and BIOS. Check your motherboard documentation and drivers. In many consumer systems, software RAID setups are possible but may require additional configuration.
Warranty terms and endurance ratings (such as TBW or MTBF) are set by the manufacturer and can vary. Review the seller listing or KingSpec’s documentation for the specific warranty period and endurance specifications for this model.
Use disk-cloning software that supports NVMe drives. Connect the new NVMe drive (or use an adapter/enclosure), clone the source drive to the NVMe drive ensuring proper partition alignment and GPT/UEFI settings if you plan to boot from it, then set the NVMe drive as the primary boot device in BIOS/UEFI.
Update your motherboard BIOS/UEFI, verify the M.2 slot supports NVMe, ensure the drive is fully seated and secured, check BIOS settings for NVMe/PCIe mode, and try another M.2 slot if available. If problems persist, consult the vendor or KingSpec support.
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