As the name implies, the NV2 lineup is a successor to the NV1 – a range with even more modest specs and one that has hardly been a household name among PC builders. What makes the NV2 a bit more interesting, however, is that it utilizes the PCI Express (PCIe) 4.0 interface, which has so far been reserved mainly for more expensive enthusiast SSDs. Specifications Kingston NV2

Custom made and designed products such as flash memory products with custom logo’s on them. E,g USB flash drives and memory cards with your own logo This lifespan value is an estimate of how long the SSD will last. Various factors can impact the actual lifespan, but lifespan estimates indicate how long you can expect the SSD to last. It's important to note that these values are estimates and can be affected by various factors such as usage patterns, environmental conditions, and other factors. Nonetheless, we feel these lifespan estimates provide a good indication of the duration you can expect the SSD to last before it starts showing signs of wear and tear. The Kingston NV2 is simply not a drive we can recommend in most cases because the range of hardware it can have makes it too risky for the buyer. You could get the great SM2269XT or the mediocre SM2267XT controller. You could get BiCS5 TLC or much slower QLC. None of these will have DRAM and it’s probably unfair to call this a PCIe 4.0 drive on top of all that. We can estimate that a hard drive could extract an update at an average write speed of 50 MB/s and read speed of 200 MB/s. At this rate, a hard disk drive would take 1.5 minutes to extract 6 GB of files during the game update.We are in the process of adding the 3DMark Storage Benchmark to our routine, as it’s another useful tool for gauging real-world performance as it relates to gaming. It consists of loading three different games, as well as recording, installing saving, and moving game data. In this benchmark, the overall picture is somewhat moderated compared to the previous results. The SN850 is clearly the most responsive SSD in this context out of our admittedly tiny sample size. Conclusion: Great value at current price point

Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer. In spite of its unimpressive sequential throughput, Intel’s now-retired Optane SSD lineup remains among the best ever in terms of real-world performance. One of the key reasons was their very low latency – a hugely important factor for user experience. The entry-level Kingston drive outperforms most Gen3 SSDs here, which is good news. Loading Times (PCMark 10, FF XIV) I think the article is to negative about this drive.I have to agree with you. These SSDs definitely have their place in the market. Compared to the budget competitors, the Kingston NV2 does similarly well in CrystalDiskMark. Although there is certainly nothing spectacular about these numbers, we see the NV2 consistently outpacing Gen3 drives as far as sequential read performance goes. Position your PS5 console so that the PS logo is facing down, and the power button is facing away from you.

Gen 4x4 NVMe PCIe performance.

The NV2 is not intended to make full use of this bandwidth, but it is often a small step ahead of DRAM-less Gen3 alternatives such as the Samsung 980 (non-PRO) and WD Blue SN550 and also the DRAM-equipped FireCuda 510 in terms of read performance. CrystalDiskMark Being an entry-level SSD, the Kingston NV2 range was launched in September 2022, with only a brief press release and little fanfare. This is in stark contrast to most high-end NVMe SSD releases, but not surprising considering the NV2’s budget nature. It uses Phison’s new PS5021-E21 controller with four flash channels, designed for DRAM-less operation, along with what we believe are TLC NAND memory chips (more on this later). In testing, the drive also ran hot even when idle and it draws a decent amount of power, making it less than ideal for many machines, including laptops. Its saving grace is its amazing price, which does make it perhaps good for something other than a primary drive. We were impressed by the Kingston NV2 2 TB's exceptional read and write speeds, making it an excellent gaming choice. Based on my experience working with a range of SSDs offering similar speeds, I can ensure that game loading times will be significantly reduced compared to HDDs, resulting in an exceptional gaming experience.

From here, you’ll need to use a Philips screwdriver to unscrew and lift away the cover. Be careful not to drop your screw into the console fan.MrMarcie said:It's not placebo. I just got the 2Tb version for my workstation. I had en EVO 970 1Tb and the Kingstone is faster, snappier. It runs hotter but I have a heatsink on my motherboard. So it's around 44 Celcius. And sometimes with lots of action goes up to 53. So I'm very very impressed, for the price. Easily integrate into designs with M.2 connectors. Perfect for thin laptops and small-form-factor PCs. Extended capacities. Once you lift the cover, you’ll see the long rectangular cover over the expansion slot, secured with one screw at the top. Slide the cover off with your left thumb while using the fingers of your left hand to stabilize your PS5. Hold the edge of your Kingston FURY Renegade SSD with heatsink, align it with the notch on the expansion connector and then, starting from a diagonally upward position, firmly insert your drive all the way in.