PNY CS900 1TB Internal SSD
1TB2.5" SATA III 6Gb/sUp to 535MB/s3D TLC NAND
The PNY CS900 1TB, part number SSD7CS900-1TB-RB, is an affordable internal 2.5-inch SATA III solid state drive with reads up to 535MB/s, made as a simple, reliable upgrade for desktops and laptops. It uses 3D TLC NAND for dependable everyday performance and is a popular choice for breathing new life into a system with a hard drive.
With sequential reads up to 535MB/s and writes up to 515MB/s, the CS900 dramatically improves boot times, application loading and general responsiveness compared with a mechanical hard drive. Carrying EAN 0751492629964 and MPN SSD7CS900-1TB-RB, it fits any device with a 2.5-inch SATA bay and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty. Typically in stock with fast delivery across Cyprus.
Compatibility note
The CS900 is a standard 2.5-inch 7mm SATA III drive that fits virtually all laptops and desktops with a SATA bay, and is backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s. It is not an M.2 or NVMe drive and will not fit M.2 slots. This is a value-focused design and does not include hardware encryption.
Best For
✓ Affordable upgrades from a hard drive
✓ A faster boot and OS drive on a budget
✓ Everyday computing, web, office and study
✓ Adding 1TB of fast secondary storage
✓ Photo, document and media libraries
✓ Quiet, shock-resistant storage with no moving parts
Key Features
Reliable 3D TLC NAND
3D TLC NAND flash delivers dependable everyday performance and a healthy 450 TBW endurance rating in a value-priced drive.
Speeds up to 535MB/s
The SATA III 6Gb/s interface delivers reads up to 535MB/s and writes up to 515MB/s for noticeably faster boot and loading than a hard drive.
Tough and durable
With no moving parts, the CS900 is more resistant to bumps, drops and shocks than a mechanical hard drive, and runs cool and silent.
Easy 2.5-inch upgrade
A standard 2.5-inch 7mm form factor drops into almost any laptop or desktop SATA bay for a quick, fuss-free upgrade.
Technical Specifications
| Product Identification |
| Part Number |
SSD7CS900-1TB-RB |
| EAN / GTIN |
0751492629964 |
| MPN |
SSD7CS900-1TB-RB |
| Brand |
PNY |
| Series |
CS900 |
| Performance |
| Sequential Read |
Up to 535 MB/s |
| Sequential Write |
Up to 515 MB/s |
| Form & Interface |
| Capacity |
1 TB |
| Form Factor |
2.5-inch, 7mm — standard laptop and desktop drive-bay size |
| Interface |
SATA III 6Gb/s — backward compatible with 3Gb/s |
| NAND |
3D TLC |
| Endurance & Reliability |
| Endurance (TBW) |
450 TB — total data writable over the drive’s lifetime |
| MTBF |
2,000,000 hours — statistical mean time between failures |
| Features |
TRIM and S.M.A.R.T. support (OS dependent) |
| Warranty |
3-year limited warranty |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the PNY CS900 1TB fit my laptop or desktop?
Yes, in most cases. It is a standard 2.5-inch SATA III drive with a 7mm height that fits the vast majority of laptops and desktop SATA bays. It will not fit M.2 or NVMe slots, so confirm your device has a 2.5-inch SATA connector before buying.
Is the CS900 fast enough for everyday use?
Yes. With reads up to 535MB/s it is far faster than any hard drive and makes boot, app loading and general use feel much more responsive. It is a value SATA SSD aimed at mainstream everyday computing rather than heavy professional workloads.
How does the CS900 compare to an NVMe SSD?
The CS900 is a 2.5-inch SATA drive capped at around 535MB/s, ideal for systems with only a SATA bay. An M.2 NVMe drive such as the Kingston NV3 reaches several thousand MB/s but needs an M.2 NVMe slot. Choose the CS900 when your device does not support M.2 NVMe.
What do I need to know before buying the CS900 1TB?
Confirm your system has a free 2.5-inch SATA bay and a way to clone or reinstall your operating system. The drive uses 3D TLC NAND, is rated for 450 TBW with a 2,000,000-hour MTBF and a 3-year limited warranty; it does not include hardware encryption.
Singular Expert Insight
The PNY CS900 is a no-frills value SATA SSD that does the essential job well: turning a slow hard-drive system into a responsive one for very little money. With 3D TLC NAND and a 450 TBW rating it is a sensible budget upgrade for everyday machines and secondary storage. If you want a longer warranty or a DRAM cache for steadier sustained writes, the Kingston KC600 or Transcend SSD230S are worth the small step up, and if your system has an M.2 slot an NVMe drive will be far faster. Compare options across our
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Buyer's Guide
Buy it if
You want the cheapest reliable way to add SSD speed to a laptop or desktop, a budget boot drive, or 1TB of 2.5-inch SATA storage for everyday use.
Skip it if
Your device has an M.2 NVMe slot (NVMe is far faster), you want a longer warranty or DRAM cache, or you need hardware encryption.
Also consider
Transcend SSD230S or WD Blue SA510 for a 5-year warranty, the Kingston KC600 for DRAM + encryption, or the Kingston NV3 NVMe if your system supports M.2.