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Specific Preparation of PNY CS900
The PNY CS900 comes with specific characteristics you should know before installation:
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PNY CS900 Specifications
- Form factor: 2.5" SATA III
- Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- Controller: Phison S11
- Speeds: Up to 535 MB/s read
Content Verification
- Open the PNY CS900 box carefully
- Verify it includes: SSD + basic manual
- PNY CS900 does NOT include SATA cables
- Inspect that the SATA connector is in perfect condition
💡 Important Information
The CS900 is a DRAM-less SSD, meaning it has no dedicated cache memory. This is normal and designed to be economical while maintaining good performance for basic use and gaming.
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Physical Installation of PNY CS900
Physical installation should be done with the PC completely turned off and disconnected from power.
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Locate Space
- Completely turn off your PC and disconnect
- Open the side panel of your case
- Locate the 2.5" bay
- If you don't have 2.5" bay, use a bracket for 3.5" bay
Specific Connections
- Connect the SATA data cable
- Connect the SATA power cable
- Secure the PNY CS900 with screws
Conclusion
If you completed all steps, your PNY CS900 is installed and optimally configured. You should notice:
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- Windows boots much faster
- Applications and games load faster
- Less noise than a traditional hard drive
- Lower power consumption