{"title":"M.2 Socket 3","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    \/* KingSpec Modern Tech Theme - Dark Mode *\/\n    :root {\n        --ks-red: #d32f2f;\n        --ks-black: #000000;\n        --ks-dark-grey: #111111;\n        --ks-light-grey: #e0e0e0;\n        --ks-white: #ffffff;\n    }\n\n    .collection-content {\n        font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, \"Segoe UI\", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\n        line-height: 1.6;\n        color: var(--ks-light-grey);\n        background-color: var(--ks-black);\n        max-width: 1200px;\n        margin: 0 auto;\n        padding: 40px 20px;\n    }\n\n    \/* Anchor Links - KingSpec Red *\/\n    .collection-content a {\n        color: #ff5252; \/* Bright Red for visibility on black *\/\n        text-decoration: none;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;\n        transition: all 0.3s ease;\n    }\n    .collection-content a:hover {\n        color: #ff867f;\n        border-bottom: 2px solid #ff867f;\n    }\n\n    \/* Headers *\/\n    .collection-content h1 {\n        font-size: 2.5rem;\n        font-weight: 800;\n        color: var(--ks-white);\n        text-transform: uppercase;\n        letter-spacing: -1px;\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        position: relative;\n        display: inline-block;\n    }\n    \n    .collection-content h1::after {\n        content: '';\n        display: block;\n        width: 60px;\n        height: 4px;\n        background-color: var(--ks-red);\n        margin-top: 10px;\n    }\n\n    .collection-content h2 {\n        font-size: 1.8rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--ks-white);\n        margin-top: 50px;\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        border-left: 5px solid var(--ks-red);\n        padding-left: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .collection-content h3 {\n        font-size: 1.3rem;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        color: var(--ks-white);\n        margin-top: 25px;\n        margin-bottom: 10px;\n    }\n\n    \/* Feature Grid *\/\n    .feature-grid {\n        display: grid;\n        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));\n        gap: 25px;\n        margin: 40px 0;\n    }\n\n    .feature-card {\n        background-color: var(--ks-dark-grey);\n        border: 1px solid #333;\n        padding: 30px;\n        border-radius: 8px;\n        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\n    }\n    \n    .feature-card:hover {\n        transform: translateY(-5px);\n        box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(211, 47, 47, 0.2); 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}\n        .specs-table { display: block; overflow-x: auto; }\n        .collection-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; }\n    }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collection-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 Socket 3\u003c\/strong\u003e SSD is designed to deliver high-speed storage performance for modern desktops, gaming PCs, and professional workstations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the PCIe interface, these drives deliver significantly faster read and write speeds than traditional storage solutions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingSpec’s M.2 Socket 3 collection includes advanced PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 SSDs featuring ultra-fast performance, efficient thermal design, and storage capacities reaching up to 8TB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximize Your Motherboard’s Potential with an M.2 Socket 3 SSD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 Socket 3\u003c\/strong\u003e SSD is particularly well-suited for gaming systems and high-performance computing environments. These drives combine a compact design with powerful performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey advantages include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltra-fast NVMe read and write speeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact M.2 design that saves motherboard space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEfficient thermal management for stable performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-capacity options supporting large game libraries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor gamers, faster storage means quicker game loading times and smoother transitions between levels and scenes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eMaximize your system's bandwidth with our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/pcie-4-0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eultra-fast Gen4 drives\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed to drastically reduce game load times and software delays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Cooling with Ultra-Thin Graphene Heat Sink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingSpec M.2 Socket 3 SSDs include an ultra-thin graphene heat sink designed to maintain stable performance during intensive workloads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis thermal solution provides several advantages:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved heat dissipation during sustained data transfers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStable storage performance during gaming or heavy workloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlim design that fits easily inside compact systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy managing heat effectively, these drives help protect system stability and maintain high-speed performance even under demanding conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉\u003c\/strong\u003e Push your enthusiast build to the absolute limit with the latest \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/pcie-5-0-ssd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003ePCIe 5.0 SSD\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, offering unprecedented data transfer rates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.2 Socket 3 Drives Built for PCIe 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0 Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKingSpec’s \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 Socket 3\u003c\/strong\u003e collection supports multiple PCIe generations, making it compatible with a wide range of modern motherboards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported technologies include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e – reliable speed upgrades for everyday computing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0\u003c\/strong\u003e – faster storage performance for gaming and creative work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0\u003c\/strong\u003e – next-generation performance for advanced workstations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese drives combine fast data communication with low latency, allowing applications and systems to respond quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e👉\u003c\/strong\u003e Find the perfect balance of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/1tb-pcie-ssd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eample storage and blazing speed\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to comfortably hold your essential operating system and favorite daily applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMassive Storage Capacity with Up to 8TB Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the biggest advantages of modern \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 Socket 3\u003c\/strong\u003e SSDs is the ability to combine fast NVMe speeds with large storage capacities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith capacities reaching up to 8TB, users can store:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge gaming libraries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-resolution video and photography files\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessional design and production projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ck-list-marker-font-size ck-list-marker-color ck-list-marker-font-family\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtensive datasets and software environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstead of managing multiple drives, users can maintain large amounts of high-speed storage in a single compact SSD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs About M.2 Socket 3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is M.2 Socket 3?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.2 Socket 3 is a connector interface used by NVMe SSDs that communicate through the PCIe bus. It allows modern solid-state drives to deliver significantly faster performance compared with SATA-based storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs M.2 Socket 3 the same as NVMe?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eM.2 Socket 3 is the physical interface, while NVMe is the communication protocol used by many drives that connect through this socket. Together, they enable high-speed storage performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I install an M.2 Socket 3 SSD in any motherboard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot all motherboards support M.2 Socket 3. Before installing a new drive, users should check whether their motherboard includes an M.2 slot compatible with PCIe NVMe storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs M.2 Socket 3 good for gaming?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. M.2 Socket 3 SSDs provide fast read and write speeds that help reduce game loading times and improve system responsiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I know if my motherboard has an M.2 Socket 3?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck your motherboard's physical layout or the specifications page in the user manual. It will usually be labeled printed directly on the board near the slot as \"M.2_1\" or \"Socket 3,\" and the documentation will indicate support for \"PCIe\", \"NVMe\", or \"M-Key\" drives.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"xf-series-m-2-nvme-2280-pcie-4-0-ssd","title":"XF series M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_detial_feature\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ultra-thin graphene heat-sink makes installations easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ultimate guardian of gaming performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Read\/Write Performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2TB of gaming storage capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"512GB","offer_id":40870382436445,"sku":"XF-512GB 2280","price":115.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB","offer_id":40870382469213,"sku":"XF-1TB 2280","price":177.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB","offer_id":40870382534749,"sku":"XF-2TB 2280","price":339.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8829\/files\/1_61c8a7a5-b9f7-4fd6-8d65-0ecdddb8f850.jpg?v=1762321546"},{"product_id":"xg7000-m-2-nvme-2280-pcie-4-0-ssd","title":"XG7000 M.2 NVMe 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop pick for upgrading PS5 storage capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-large 8TB gaming storage capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-thin Graphene Heatsink Label for enhanced heat dissipation and system operating stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"512GB","offer_id":41090377613405,"sku":"XG7000-512 2280","price":121.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB","offer_id":41090377646173,"sku":"XG7000-1TB 2280","price":195.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB","offer_id":41090377678941,"sku":"XG7000-2TB 2280","price":328.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4TB","offer_id":41102341734493,"sku":"XG7000-4TB 2280","price":610.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8TB","offer_id":43492351344733,"sku":"XG7000-8TB 2280","price":1439.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8829\/files\/1_6dad4f1d-7230-40b2-b284-bb000e83f4a8.jpg?v=1762322905"},{"product_id":"xg7000-m-2-nvme-2242-pcle-4-0-ssd","title":"XG7000 M.2 NVMe 2242 PCle 4.0 SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product_detial_feature\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe flagship SSD that conquer Every Challenge, Rising Beyond Limits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn ultra-thin graphene heat-sink makes installations easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest choice for upgrading notebook storage capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2TB of gaming storage capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"1TB","offer_id":41598104043613,"sku":"XG7000-1TB 2242","price":237.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB","offer_id":41598104076381,"sku":"XG7000-2TB 2242","price":389.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8829\/files\/1_59007907-f198-4700-9918-412597d41a1d.jpg?v=1762322602"},{"product_id":"xf-series-m-2-nvme-2230-pcie-4-0-ssd","title":"XF series M.2 NVMe 2230 PCIe 4.0 SSD","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA compact solution offering terabyte-level capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop pick for upgrading STEAM Deck storage capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-Thin Copper Heatsink for High-Performance Gaming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile SSD, Unleash Limitless Possibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kingspec","offers":[{"title":"512GB","offer_id":41598348755037,"sku":"XF-512GB 2230","price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1TB","offer_id":41598348787805,"sku":"XF-1TB 2230","price":196.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2TB","offer_id":43125001650269,"sku":"XF-2TB 2230","price":300.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0296\/7230\/8829\/files\/1_953ed689-4ddb-4f27-8d24-7d4e819843ee.jpg?v=1740644638"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.kingspectech.com\/collections\/m-2-socket-3.oembed","provider":"Kingspec Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}