Kingston SSDNow V+ 128GB SSD Review

👤by David Mitchelson Comments 📅12-10-10
Closer Look

The design of the packaging for the Kingston SSDNow V+ follows similar suite to other SSD products they have released. On the front some very brief details and around the back a more in-depth look at the technical specifications. Essentially this is box inside a box.


The SSDNow V+ Packaging

Within the plastic casing inside, there are an impressive assortment of bundled extras to get you well on your way. Firstly, there are the provided cables: USB (for use with the enclosure), SATA cable and molex-to-SATA cable. There is also a set of brackets included for you to mount the drive inside the computer case - this bracket allows 3.5" to 2.5" fixing. Underneath the bracket in the photo below you can see the SSD enclosure. This allows you to not only keep the drive protected, but will also transform the drive into a USB device. With the SSD inside the enclosure, the USB can be connected between the drive and a computer. A very novel idea, as not everyone wants to keep their SSD in a permanent spot. Bundled with the V+ drive is cloning software enabling you to get well on your way to transferring data or even building your new boot drive.


The included accessories with the SSDNow V+

Taking the SSD out of its anti-static sealed sleeve there is no mistaking who the manufacturer is or what the capacity we are dealing with here. The imagery and arrangement on the sticker is similar to the packaging we just took a look at. The important thing to note here on the sticker is the product code number, because this tells us that this SSD is the SNVP325-S2 meaning this has been revised. So its the 2nd generation with updated firmware and a different controller from the 1st generation SSDs. No longer are these drives utilising the Samsung controller, but a Toshiba chip has been its successor.


Kingston SSDNow V+ drive

Taking a quick look at the back of the SSD it is evident the drive uses SATA for its connectivity. A SATA power connector and SATA cable will be required to use this drive - unless of course you slide the drive into the provided enclosure. In this instance the USB cable will be required.


SATA ports on the back of the drive

Lastly, the surface of this SSD has a rough, grainy feel to it. Incidentally, on the underside there are 4 screw holes, on the sides there are also a further 4 screw holes. Giving you plenty of options for installing this into a computer chassis.


The surface texture on the drive, with mounting holes



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