Manufacturers are beginning to discontinue PCIe 3.0 SSDs

Several manufacturers have started exit the NVMe PCI-Express 3.0 SSD business (PCIe 3.0 or PCIe Gen3). The reasons are obvious: in addition to the fact that technology is already outdatedsaw PCI-Express 4.0 replace it as the new industry standard. They have dropped so much in price that it is an ideal purchase choice for consumers. Since it offers much better performance and they are now sold at very affordable prices. Therefore, gamers and professionals prefer a faster interface.

Above we have even better interface based technology. PCI Express 5.0. Which continues to double data speeds, albeit at noticeably higher prices. This is why PCIe 4.0 has remained in the standard, low and mid-range market. While PCIe 5.0 leads the high-performance device market. The exit of PCIe 3.0 modules from the game, and with it the refusal of some manufacturers to continue producing these devices. Basically, because every time profitability will be lower. The markups are so low that until a certain point they will not be worth it, especially given the competition from Chinese manufacturers.

NVME PCIe 3.0 SSDs look modern, but they were released in 2010.

That’s right, PCIe 3.0 SSDs have been released. over 14 years ago. Therefore, it is quite normal that users, and even more so server or data center manufacturers, have stopped using these blocks in their new systems. Without going any further, in 2017was when the specification came out PCIe 4.0. Which has already managed to double the speed of SSD 8 GT/s at 16 GT/s. Also a clear example of the new standard is that all motherboards currently sold They use the PCIe 4.0 standard.. Although they are already starting to offer mid- and high-class models. at least one PCIe 5.0 slot
for new generation SSDs.

Now that there is a new generation of motherboards, it will be very strange to see a new generation motherboard. without PCIe 5.0 interface. Since these units are also falling in price, it is only a matter of time before demand for them increases. To the point where it will become the new standard and PCIe 6.0 will replace the high-end interface for enthusiast or professional use.

The exact names have not been disclosed, but industry sources indicate that SSD manufacturers They are already discontinuing these PCIe 3.0 modules.. The consumer market will be the first to experience severe shortages, to the point where these devices will no longer be available for sale. In the server and data center market, it will take a little longer. So, if you’re looking for an SSD simply because it’s economical, but doesn’t necessarily have to be the fastest, you know. It’s possible that many stores will start selling out on items during Black Friday, making this the perfect time to snag them even cheaper before they start flying off the shelves.

Interestingly, it was in September last year that KLEVV announced its SSD. KRAS C715. The latest PCIe 3.0 SSD announced to date. Although knowing that this is a Chinese company, it will look for take advantage of low prices to increase sales. Consequently, large companies are abandoning it due to falling profitability.