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HyperX KC-S44240 Fury 240GB SATA III SSD

★★★★★4.6 (145 reviews)

Speed up game loads and system responsiveness with this 240GB 3D NAND SATA III SSD built for gamers and PC enthusiasts.

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Overview

The HyperX Fury 3D 240GB SSD is designed as a performance upgrade for gamers and PC enthusiasts looking to replace sluggish mechanical hard drives. Built on 3D TLC NAND technology, the drive delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s over a SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb/s) interface, translating to faster boot times, quicker application launches, and reduced in-game load screens. The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop drive bays, making installation straightforward in most systems.

Efficiency is a notable strength of this drive, with idle power consumption of just 0.195W and modest draw even under maximum write loads at 1.535W. This makes it a practical choice for laptops where battery life matters. HyperX backs the Fury 3D with a 1-million-hour MTBF rating and 80TB of total bytes written, providing reasonable endurance for everyday computing and gaming workloads. While the 240GB capacity may require careful storage management for users with large game libraries, it serves well as a dedicated boot and primary application drive.

Key Features

Internal Solid State Drive w/ 240 GB Storage Capacity

2.5" Form Factor, Drive Interface: SATA Rev 3.0

3D TLC NAND Technology

Maximum Read & Write Transfer Rate: Up to 500 mbps

Perfect for PC and Console Gaming. Also Compatible with Playstation 4

Specifications

Brand
HyperX
Model
KC-S44240-6F
Capacity
240GB
Form Factor
2.5 inch
Interface
SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb/s)
NAND Technology
3D TLC NAND
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 500 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
Up to 500 MB/s
Power Consumption (Idle)
0.195W
Power Consumption (Avg)
0.279W
Power Consumption (Max Read)
0.642W
Power Consumption (Max Write)
1.535W
Life Expectancy
1 million hours MTBF
Total Bytes Written
80TB

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Balanced 500MB/s sequential read and write speeds for responsive performance
  • 3D TLC NAND provides better endurance and efficiency than planar NAND
  • Low power consumption at 0.195W idle extends laptop battery life
  • 1 million hours MTBF rating indicates strong long-term reliability

👎 Cons

  • 240GB capacity fills up quickly with modern game installations
  • SATA III interface is significantly slower than NVMe alternatives
  • 80TB total bytes written is modest compared to higher-endurance SSDs
  • No DRAM cache, which can affect sustained write performance under heavy workloads

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive delivers sequential read and write speeds of up to 500MB/s each, a significant improvement over traditional hard drives for boot times and application loading.
HyperX rates this drive at 1 million hours mean time between failures (MTBF) and 80TB total bytes written (TBW), indicating solid endurance for everyday gaming and computing use.
240GB is suitable as a boot drive with room for a few frequently played games or key applications. For large game libraries, you may want to pair it with a secondary storage drive.
It uses a standard 2.5-inch form factor with a SATA III interface, which fits directly into most desktop and laptop drive bays. Some desktop cases may need a 2.5" to 3.5" bracket.
HyperX includes an Acronis cloning tool download so you can migrate your existing operating system and files from your old drive without a fresh install.

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