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Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND High Performance SLC Cache Read/Write Speed Up to 2,000/1,600 MB/s Internal Solid State Drive for PC Laptop and Desktop (Pinnacle)
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Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND High Performance SLC Cache Read/Write Speed Up to 2,000/1,600 MB/s Internal Solid State Drive for PC Laptop and Desktop (Pinnacle)

Bottom line: The Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND: Sequential reads up to 2,000 MB/s and writes up to 1,600 MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4; main trade-off: 256GB fills quickly with modern games; best as a boot or OS drive.

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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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Sequential reads up to 2,000 MB/s and writes up to 1,600 MB/s over PCIe Gen3 x4
  • ✓ SLC cache boosts burst write performance and helps extend drive lifespan
  • ✓ Rated for 1,500,000 hours MTBF
  • ✓ Five-year limited warranty with free technical support from Timetec
  • ✓ Supports NVMe 1.3, TRIM, S.M.A.R.T. and APST/ASPM power management; works in PCIe Gen2/Gen1 slots

Cons

  • ✗ 256GB fills quickly with modern games; best as a boot or OS drive
  • ✗ Gen3 x4 interface limits peak speed compared with PCIe Gen4 and Gen5 drives
  • ✗ No heatsink, screws or mounting bracket included
  • ✗ Write speed may drop once the SLC cache fills during large file transfers

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Timetec Pinnacle 256GB SSD NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 8Gb/s M.2 2280 3D NAND… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the ssds & storage category. Timetec'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

  • NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 3D NAND Breakthrough Read and Write Speeds: Sequential Read Speed up to 2,000MB/s and Write Speed up to 1,600MB/s, the advanced SLC Cache Technology allows performance boost and longer lifespan
  • An industry-leading 1,500,000 hours mean time before failure (MTBF)
  • Compatible with Operating Systems Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 8 / Windows 7, Linux 2.6.33 or later; Compatible with desktops and laptops that accept M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD, Backwards Compatible with backward compatible to PCIe Gen 2 and Gen 1; Support latest NVMe 1.3 protocol, Support the next-generation platforms of Intel and AMD.
  • Support S.M.A.R.T. technology, TRIM command functions, Garbage Collection technology, Wear-Leveling technology, Power Management Support for APST / ASPM, RAID, ECC (Error Correction Code), LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) , ONFi 2.3, ONFi 3.0, ONFi 3.2 and ONFi 4.0 interface to provide the optimized performance.
  • Included Contents: M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe3x4 SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Five years limited warranty with free technical support service

Full Specifications

BrandTimetec
Model NamePinnacle
Read Speed2000 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form FactorM2
Media Speed1,600MB/s
Model Number3b01796f-b58a-451c-bc66-4bdc26564089
CompatibilityPC, Linux
Built-In MediaSSD
Hard Disk Size256 GB
Hard-Drive Size256 GB
Mfr Part Number3b01796f-b58a-451c-bc66-4bdc26564089
Number of Items1
Special FeatureSSD
Included ContentsM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe3x4 SSD (All Other Cables, Screws, Brackets Not Included); Five years limited warranty with free technical support service
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Gaming Console
Data Transfer Rate2000 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material3D Nand
Additional FeaturesSSD

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