PNY - CS1311 120GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive

Name: PNY - CS1311 120GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive
Brand: PNY
SKU: 4825603
Rating: 4.7 (632 reviews)

Model: SSD7CS1311-120-RB

SKU: 4825603

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Key Specs
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 550 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 510 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
General
- Product Name: CS1311 120GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive
- Brand: PNY
- Model Number: SSD7CS1311-120-RB
Performance
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 550 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 510 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Bare Drive: 120GB CS1311 (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows 8.1 32-bit/64-bit, Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit; Windows 7 32-bit/64-bit; Linux ; Mac OS X; SATA-III (6 GB/s); Backwards compatible with SATA-II
Features
- Security Features: None
- Data Encryption: false
- Encryption Algorithm: false (The algorithm standard used to encrypt data on a device.)
- Usage: Everyday computing
Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 520 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- NAND Flash Memory Type: TLC (Single Level Cell (SLC) stores 1 bit of data per memory cell; Multi Level Cell (MLC) stores 2 bits per cell, Triple Level Cell (TLC) 3 bits, and Quad Level Cell (QLC) 4 bits. Vertical NAND (V-NAND) or 3D NAND stores more data by layering cells vertically. Similarly, there are 3D MLC, 3D TLC and 3D QLC stacked cells.)
Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.9 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.75 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.6 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
Included
- Included Software: Acronis Data Migration Software
Other
- UPC: 751492590875

Upgrade your PC or Mac computer with this PNY 2.5-inch SATA III SSD. With its high-speed performance, this 120GB solid state drive delivers fast boot-up times and enhanced responsiveness to your device. Built-in flash memory helps to conserve power, making this PNY 2.5-inch SATA III SSD a smart addition to your laptop for extended battery life.

120GB capacity: Enhances performance when booting up and loading applications.
SATA III interface: Backward compatible with SATA II for simple installation in your laptop or computer.
Sequential read speeds up to 560MB/sec.: Along with write speeds up to 420MB/sec. for rapid performance.
Cool and Quiet Operation: Keep your PC cool and quiet with an energy-efficient SSD that won’t overheat.
Energy Efficient: Helps conserve your laptop's battery life when you're on the go.
TRIM support: Improve write speed, and increased drive life.
Shock Proof: The non-volatile NAND in the system enables the SSD to retain its memory if your computer ever falls or is dropped.

Whats Included

CS1311 120GB Internal SATA Solid State Drive
Owner's Guide

Q: Dears, I have a regular Sata Hard Drive. Can I just simple replace it by a Solid State Drive? Are the connectors the same? Thank you

A: Yes

Q: Will an SSD work side by side with my HDD? like a partition of sorts.

A: My setting is Choose SDD as primary boot disk which means I only run necessary software on the SDD then set other HDD as your storage files disk...

Q: What accessories do I need? Geek Squad didn't tell me I needed to purchase something to connect the drive to the computer???? Just purchased it from best buy.

A: You don't need any accessories to connect to a laptop. To put this into a desktop computer, you may need an adapter kit so that it fits into the slot of your old 3.5" hard drive.

Q: Can I install this in my gaming Desktop?

A: If you have SATA 2 or 3 connections, it should.

Q: Will this drive work with windows 10?

A: Yes,

Q: my laptop has a Seagate hard drive will this Sata work in mine?

A: It should work as long as your current Hard Drive is 2.5" and is after 2011 probably. I fitted my 2010 Toshiba C655 laptop. It was just a matter of plug and play! That was it.

Customers are saying

Customers are pleased with the CS1311 120GB Internal SATA III Solid State Drive's performance, price, and ease of installation. Many appreciate the improved boot times and the transition to a solid-state drive. A common concern, however, was the limited storage capacity of the 120GB model. Some users wished they had opted for a larger capacity drive.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Loving My New and Fast PNY 120gb SSD!
I have to say I was hesitant in ordering another PNY product after having some real issues with some flash drives I've ordered from them recently. But for the great price of $39.99 for a 120gb SSD, I couldn't pass it up. And I'm glad I took a chance on this SSD because on my computer it is fast, especially for an entry level SSD. And it's not until I started using an SSD on an everyday basis that I began to realize how slow a regular HDD is in comparison. Everything that's on the SSD like your OS, programs and apps open up instantly and the boot/shut down times are unreal. Now for me, a 120gb SSD is more than enough for my needs since I'm not a serious gamer and I really just wanted to put my OS and most of the programs I use on a regular basis on it and maybe the occasional game or two that I may be playing at the moment. But, with that said, here's some advice that might help you make up your mind if you're considering between a 120gb or a 240gb SSD. My 120gb came with 105gb and of that 98gb was usable and my Windows 10 Home 64bit OS took up 29gb, plus another 10gb for Photoshop, Firefox, Chrome, antivirus, anti malware, etc. So when I got done putting everything I wanted on my SSD I have 60gb free space out of the 98gb usable space. Another thing I want to add is that I did a FRESH INSTALL of Windows 10 on the SSD using a USB recovery drive which was so simple to do that the entire process including Windows reinstalling itself took me maybe 30/40 minutes and the SSD was good to go with ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS at all. Also, the SSD made all the recovery partitions just like my original HDD that came with my computer. Here's the steps I used to install my SSD with Windows 10 and it couldn't have gone any smoother: 1. Disconnect the POWER and SATA cables of any drives in your computer. 2. Install the SSD and let it boot up. After that reboot and go into your BIOS and change the "SATA" setting to AHCI. Then reboot. 3. Now you will either use recovery discs or a USB recovery drive to boot into the SSD and install your OS. 4. After the install of your OS is finished go back into your BIOS and change the boot order (if your are using more than one HDD/SDD) so that you make the SSD with your OS the first in line so your computer knows that's where you want to boot from. After that, your are done my friend and you can start enjoying your new speedy SSD.
Posted 9 years ago by KungFuGrip
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Get this, unreal speed and startup, no-brainer!
Super simple to install or have Geek Squad put it in your old computer, you won't believe how fast your computer will start up with solid state drive. Have ZERO issues. Computer turns on and boots within a second or two to Windows screen. No reason to NOT get this and dump the old optical hard drive. NO BRAINER! DO IT!
Posted 7 years ago by hifiwifi
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I can't brag enough on the SSDs in general
The PNY brands offer great performance and excellent price. Don't overlook this brand. The smaller size drives in particular are great for speeding up older computers you may have dismissed as too slow. Easy to install and well worth the money,
Posted 8 years ago by Texruss