Kingston launches HyperX 3K SSD for the budget conscious

Kingston today announced the HyperX 3K SSD, a high-performance, lower priced solid-state drive enabling users to experience ultra-responsive gaming, multitasking and multimedia computing power. Powered by the second-generation SandForce SF-2281 processor and based on SATA Rev. 3.0 (6GB/s) interface, Kingston HyperX 3K SSD is the ideal high-performance upgrade solution for budget-minded gamers, enthusiasts, multitaskers, overclockers and system builders. HyperX 3K SSD loads games and applications faster, increases frames-per-second for an improved gaming experience and allows for quick transfers and edits of large media files. It has a sequential read throughput of 555 MB/s and write of 510 MB/. HyperX 3K SSD features SandForce DuraClass technology to provide best in class endurance; and SandForce DuraWrite technology to maximize life span and durability under the most intensive environments. We are still waiting for the Indian pricing, so we’ll update you on that as soon as we get it.

Speedy and affordable

The new SSD will be shipping in 90GB, 120GB, 240GB, and 480GB capacities, HyperX 3K SSD comes in a sleek black and aluminium case design, accentuating the look of any power user’s system. It is available as either a standalone drive or in an upgrade kit to make installation easy and quick. HyperX 3K SSD is backed by a three-year warranty and free technical support. “Kingston is devoted to offering the best upgrade solution for every market segment. The new Kingston HyperX 3K SSD is specifically designed to meet the needs of budget-minded gamers, PC enthusiasts and A/V professionals looking for powerful upgrades.” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region. We had reviewed the previous HyperX 120GB, which featured Synchronous flash memory and even though it didn’t beat the mighty Intel 520 series SSD, the performance was close and for the price, it wasn’t too bad at all. The new drive will come with an upgrade kit as well, which features a driver disk, data cable and an enclosure for using it as a portable drive.