Today, we are testing the kingston hyperx 3k using a grey color theme. The first hyperx ssd released was the blue kingston hyperx. Click on the kingston ssd manager ksm link to initialize the software download. Hi there, ive recently purchased a kingston hyperx 3k ssd 120gb and ive been facing freezing issues. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. Once a firmware version becomes available that fixes a problem, changes specification of the drive model, and has been tested for all available revisions, it will be posted. The hyperx 3k is powered by the ubiquitous sandforce sf2281 and intel 25 nm synchronous mlc nand chips with a 3,000 erasecycle, thus the 3k. The 120gb kingston hyperx 3k is nearly two years old, several generations of ssd have passed since its original release. Shipping in 90gb, 120gb, 240gb, and 480gb capacities, hyperx 3k ssd comes in a sleek black and aluminum case design, accentuating the look of any power users system. It is available as either a standalone drive or in an upgrade kit to make installation easy and quick. Download link to initialize the toolbox software download.
Kingston has launched the hyperx 3k ssd, a new entry in their enthusiast line of client ssds. Engineered for costeffective performance the kingston hyperx 3k solid state drives are designed and built for costeffective performance. Like the full fat hyperx drives, the first hyperx 3k drives came out with intel flash onboard but in the same way that kingston updated their lineup to offer a cheaper alternative, the hyperx 3k. The kingston hyperx 3k is a serious performance drive with a price tag that makes it hard to ignore. So the hyperx 3k ssd is available in four different size capacities 90gb, 120gb, 240gb and 480gb. Sep 20, 20 that brings me to one of the affordable performance drives on the market, kingstons hyperx 3k ssd. They have recently released their new hyperx 3k line of solid state drives, which aim to give users a highperformance storage solution while keeping the cost low. Oct 21, 2012 that being said, we havent had both a 120gb and 240gb variant of the same drive model to make a proper applestoapples comparison until now. The kingston hyperx 3k comes in 90gb, 120gb, 240gb and 480gb. Intel 520 series 120gb sandforce ssd crucial m4 64gb. In 120gb and 240gb capacities, hyperx fury ssd is available as a standalone drive and is easy to install.
How to convert pdf to word without software duration. So, kingston is a veteran when it comes to the storage market. For more information, go to kingstons flash memory guide. Any subsequent firmware versions are updates to support newer hardware. This costefficient upgrade is less disruptive than. While they both use highquality 25nm intel mlc nand, the 3k is. The kingston hyperx 3k is a high performance and reliable ssd geared towards pc enthusiasts. This 60aabbf0 firmware update is designed for windows 10, 8. I have a 4year old dell inspiron 560 desktop with 4gb ram, a nvidia geforce 210 graphics card and an external hard disk. The kingston ssd toolbox is an installable application that provides users with the ability.
Now i would have paid more for a cloning software but i made due with the free softwares i found online to clone my old 1tb hdd to the 240gb kingston. Kingston ssdnow v200 ssds get firmware update and price cut. Sep 17, 2014 today i will be taking a look at kingstons hyperx 3k 120gb ssd which features the sandforce sf2281 controller and 25mn mlc nand silicon technology. However, even with that being the case, kingston s new. Myce is taking an indepth look on the kingston hyperx 3k ssd. This is an excellent result which ranks the kingston hyperx 3k 240gb near the top of the comparison list. That said, i being the brave soul i am was able to successfully update my original hyperx 240gb ssds firmware from 5. Aug 27, 2012 today we pit two of their top consumer ssds against one another, the kingston hyperx 3k 240gb and samsung 830 series 128gb. Get a sneak peek at our new products when you sign up to join the hyperx family.
For information related to the 60aabbf0 firmware improvements, please see the release notes located below. Newer firmware usually improves the overall performance of the ssd and might have fixed some. Good consistency the range of scores 95th 5th percentile for the kingston hyperx 3k 480gb is 20. When it happens my whole system will freeze for either 20s1min. Kingston also offers the drive in an upgrade kit bundle with includes external enclosure, cloning software and cables for a modest premium. Total bytes written tbw is derived from the jedec workload jesd219a. Kingston hyperx 3k 120gb solid state drive sh103s3 120g, 2. May 25, 2012 the hyperx 3k series is still aimed at enthusiasts, with the 90gb, 120gb and 240gb models touting the same 555mbs read and 510mbs write performance as found on the original hyperx. Usb cable, acronis cloning software, sata to usb adapter and a 3. Jun 10, 2015 right in your article theres a link to amazon that has the kingston hyperx savage 240gb for usd110.
In the end after several hours messing about i downloaded a new driver from. Ive heard that this is because of the sandforce controller. Solidstate on a budget kingston hyperx 3k 240gb vs. The kingston hyperx 3k comes with the 25nm nand from intel and uses the sandforce. Kingston hyperx 3k 120gb solid state drive sh103s3120g, 2. Once the firmware update process has completed, it is recommended to safely shut down your system and leave it powered off for 10 seconds before powering back on again. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage. It seemed that the best way to beef up its performance was to add a ssd and i selected kingston s hyperx 3k 120gb. The hyperx 3k, unlike the older hyperx guaranteeing up to 5k full writes of the disks capacity on the intel flash chips, only features 3k cycles. With the ssd market becoming more valuedriven, kingston has responded with a new hyperx 3k model.
If there is a firmware update available for your specific kingston ssd, you will be able to click on the firmware update button to begin the update. Hyperx 3k ssd comes in a sleek, black and aluminium case design, accentuating the look of any power users system. Im happy to receive emails from hyperx about its news and info. Technical specifications kingston hyperx savage 240gb ssd. This is my first post, so be nice with me i have an asus rog g750jz and i need to upgrade my hdd 1. May 09, 2012 the kingston hyperx 3k comes with the 25nm nand from intel and uses the sandforce sf2281 processor. Kingston s hyperx bottom the 3k in this case refers to the number of programerase cycles the nand inside the. Claiming read speeds of 555mbs and write speeds of 510mbs, plus a baseline price of just. Hyperx sh103s3 120g 120 gb sata3 3k gaming ssd drive, 2. Theres also a link to the sandisk ultra ii 240gb on amazon for usd85. Today well see if the kingston hyperx 3k 120gb can match up to its big 240gb brother. The 3k is aimed at budgetminded enthusiasts and general users who want to experience sata 3 6gbps performance but simply cannot afford the higher prices of a big chunk of ssds currently available. Kingston hyper x 120gb 3k ssd kingston hyper x 120gb 3k ssd more info kingston. While the hyperx has that as well, kingston is on the forefront in this regard.
The twist with the hyperx 3k compared to its hyperx bigger brother is a simple nand change. By leveraging the latest sata 6gbps interface and the second generation of sandforce ssd controller sf2281 which features the award winning duraclass technology, the hyperx 3k 120gb version pushes the limits in both sequential and random data transfer. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the kingston hyperx 3k 90gb performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions. Hyperx 3k ssd comes in a sleek, black and aluminum case design, accentuating the look of any power users system. Kingston is a well known company for their multitude of storage solutions, and entered the market way back in 1987 with a surface mount memory chip. Better 120gb ssds have more nand modules than the old hyperx and are able to write faster than the peak 234 mbs achieved by the hyperx 3k.
Many thanks to kingston technology for the hyperx 3k 120gb solid state drive. To the left are the results we got from our 120 gb. The kingston hyperx fury has the same controller as its hyperx 3k sibling. Comparing the performance differences between the hyperx fury and 3k shows that the newer 20nm nand results in an effective performance decrease of around 30% for a price. Kingston aims to provide the hyperx 3k ssd at a lower price than the standard hyperx of the same capacity. The hyperx 3k is powered by the ubiquitous sandforce sf2281 and intel 25 nm synchronous mlc nand chips with a 3,000 erasecycle, thus the 3k in the model number. Features sandforce controller technology highspeed sata rev 3. Back in january, at ces 2015, kingston revealed their fastest ssd yet, the hyperx predator. The ssd business is becoming ever more competitive. Apr 22, 2014 zapraszam na mojego laba oraz forum itpc. Today we pit two of their top consumer ssds against one another, the kingston hyperx 3k 240gb and samsung 830 series 128gb. It also comes in 120gb, 240gb and 480gb variants but as previously mentioned i will be testing out the 120gb version which currently retails at around. Dec 24, 2012 7 years after hooking up, sap gets much, much cosier with aribas supply chain and procuretopay software. A separate utility is offered to handle firmware updates.
Dec 03, 2011 the hyperx ssd is kingstons latest and greatest flagship ssd. Fountain valley, ca april 10, 2012 kingston digital, inc. Apr 10, 2012 kingston also offers an upgrade kit with 2. This site uses cookies to provide enhanced features and functionality.
Software for updating firmware does not recognize drives connected on usb so the only way to update it is to apply it on your system drive owners of desktop pc probably will not have that problem when connecting drive on sata. Again, this ssd did not come with any software to clone your hard drive which is a bit of a pain unless you were planning on reinstalling your windows anyway. Increase your storage capacity with different storage devices such as ssds, usb flash drives, and micro sds to save games, music, and more. Jul 23, 2012 the kingston hyperx 3k is a serious performance drive with a price tag that makes it hard to ignore. Offering speeds up to 550mbs read and 510mbs write speeds, this enthusiastlevel drive features a sandforce sf2281 processor and is available in 120gb and 240gb capacities. Hyperx is a division of kingston technology company, inc. For added peace of mind, hyperx 3k ssd is backed by a threeyear warranty and legendary kingston reliability. Software launching from the ssd is loaded and ready to use either instantly or. Kingston hyperx 3k 240gb ssd kingston targets fans. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the kingston hyperx 3k 480gb performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions. Kingston provides a three year warranty with the hyperx ssd line. As with any firmware update, we recommend that you back up your data prior to applying the firmware revision. The firmware versions available on our website have been tested for all revisions of that product line. Good average bench the kingston hyperx 3k 240gb averaged 20.
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