Kingston FURY Renegade G5 SSD-levy 4 TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe, 3D TLC, 14800/14000 MB/s

Kingston FURY Renegade G5 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD is designed for gamers, hardware enthusiasts and high-power users who need Gen5 x4 performance. With top sequential speeds up to 14,800 MB/s read and 14,000 MB/s write and capacities up to 4096 GB, this M.2 2280 drive reduces load times for games, applications and data-heavy workflows while fitting standard motherboards and remaining backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 and Gen4 systems.

Advantages

The drive delivers extreme PCIe Gen5 x4 performance with very high read/write throughput and IOPS for faster game and app loading. Its advanced thermal and power design — including a Silicon Motion SM2508 controller manufactured on 6 nm, low-power DDR4 DRAM cache, an independent Buck IC and a 12-layer PCB — improves thermal management, reduces energy consumption and enhances signal integrity under heavy workloads. The compact M.2 2280 form factor provides easy integration into most systems, and large capacity options allow storage of games, media and project files.

Key specifications

• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe (backward compatible with PCIe Gen4/Gen3)
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Sequential read speed: up to 14,800 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 14,000 MB/s
• Random performance: up to 2,200,000 IOPS (read/write)
• Controller: Silicon Motion SM2508 (6 nm)
• NAND: 3D TLC
• DRAM cache: low-power DDR4
• PCB: 12-layer design
• Capacities: up to 4096 GB

How to use

Install the SSD into an available M.2 2280 slot on a compatible motherboard following the manufacturer’s installation instructions and secure it with the mounting screw. Ensure the motherboard supports PCIe x4 lanes for optimal Gen5 performance; the drive will operate in Gen4/Gen3 slots at lower speeds. Update BIOS/UEFI and storage drivers if required, then initialize and format the drive in your operating system before use. For sustained performance, allow adequate case ventilation and verify that any platform thermal solutions do not obstruct airflow.

Recommendations

Use this SSD in high-performance desktops, gaming PCs and workstations where PCIe Gen5 x4 support is available to fully utilize its speeds. Regularly back up important data, keep firmware up to date, and provide sufficient cooling to maintain optimal performance and longevity.