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PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with RGB Dual Fan Heatsink

Name: PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with RGB Dual Fan Heatsink - Microsoft DirectStorage Compatible – up to 11500 MB/s
Brand: PNY
SKU: B0CSPRDW27

Status: PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5… (1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD): Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-19 16:24 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe): Acer Predator GM9 M.2 Gen5 SSD 1TB, $209.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:14 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the ssds & storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-19 16:24 UTC

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe: Acer Predator GM9 M.2 Gen5 SSD 1TB — $209.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:14 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $209.99

Same 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe: BIWIN Black Opal X570 PRO 1TB SSD Gen5×4 Read… — $219.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:17 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $219.99

Same 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe: Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe 1TB SSD — $289.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 16:19 UTC (price may vary).

View Current Price — $289.00

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-19

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For SSDs and PC storage upgrades, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference. About the author →

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by PNY's warranty and support channels

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The CS3150 M.2 NVMe Gen5 x4 Solid State Drive is designed to be an exceptionally high-performance SSD that delivers the transfer speed your desktop system deserves. It is the ideal solution for PC enthusiasts, gamers, and content creators to upgrade to the latest in NVMe technology. The NVMe interface delivers performance of up to 11,500 MB/s seq. read and 8,500 MB/s seq. write speeds. The PNY CS3150 is lightning-fast, reliable, and comes with a 5-year limited warranty or TBW. For full details.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. PNY's ssds & storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for ssds & storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

SUPERIOR GEN5 SPEED: The NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface delivers performance of up to 11,500 MB/s seq. read and 8,500 MB/s seq. write speeds
CUSTOM RGB LIGHTING: Plug-in the 9-pin (USB) power connector to customize your heatsink’s lighting effects and fan speed using PNY’s VelocityX software.
EXTREME COOLING: Integrated with a patent-pending quiet dual-fan heatsink to maximize heat dissipation to keep the CS3150 M.2 NVMe Gen5 x4 SSD cool and prevent performance throttling, assuring the SSD’s performance.
ELEVATE GAMING AND CREATIVE POWER: Experience lightning-fast texture renders, shorter load times, and fluid gameplay enhanced by Microsoft DirectStorage compatibility.
RELIABLE: Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support.

Full Specifications

Brand	PNY
Color	Black
RELIABLE	Competitive 5-Year Limited Warranty or TBW backed by 24/7 US based technical support.
Model Name	CS3150
Read Speed	11500 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count	1 Count
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Media Speed	500.0 megabytes_per_second
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	M280CS3150XHS-1TB-RB
Built-In Media	PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB™ Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Hard Disk Size	1 TB
Hard-Drive Size	1 TB
Mfr Part Number	M280CS3150XHS-1TB-RB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	x86_64
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	11500 megabytes_per_second
Full listing title	PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD with RGB Dual Fan Heatsink - Microsoft DirectStorage Compatible – up to 11500 MB/s Read – M280CS3150XHS-1TB-RB

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Amazon shows no buyable offer for PNY CS3150 XLR8 Gaming Epic-X RGB 1TB PCIe Gen5… at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 1TB PCIe 5.0 NVMe is Acer Predator GM9 M.2 Gen5 SSD 1TB. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $209.99