SSDs
Samsung Electronics has started mass production of its 9th generation of V-NAND memory. The first dies based on their latest NAND tech come in a 1 Tb capacity using a triple-level cell (TLC) architecture, with data transfer rates as high as 3.2 GT/s. The new 3D TLC NAND memory will initially be used to build high-capacity and high-performance SSDs, which will help to solidify Samsung's position in the storage market. Diving right in, Samsung is conspicuously avoiding to list the number of layers in their latest generation NAND, which is the principle driving factor in increasing capacity generation-on-generation. The company's current 8th gen V-NAND is 236 layers – similar to its major competitors – and word on the street is that 9th gen V-NAND ups...
The Intel Optane Memory M10 (64GB) Review: Optane Caching Refreshed
Intel's Optane Memory M.2 caching drives are being updated. The new drives gain a new model number (M10), the same power management improvements introduced by the Optane SSD 800P...
98 by Billy Tallis on 5/15/2018
ATTO Connects SAS HDDs/SSDs/Tape Drives to Thunderbolt 3 PCs
Thunderbolt 3-enabled computers continue to gain compatibility with various exotic and special-purpose devices. ATTO this week released its ThunderLink 3128 SATA/SAS Thunderbolt 3 adapter, which can allow a Thunderbolt...
8 by Anton Shilov on 5/11/2018
GIGABYTE Launches Its First SSDs: Phison PS3110 S10 with Toshiba’s 3D TLC
Despite growing demand for SSDs in the recent years, the four leading makers of motherboards have largely stayed out of this market, despite the significant leverage they normally have...
14 by Anton Shilov on 5/11/2018
Latest Windows 10 Version Incompatible With Intel SSD 600p
Microsoft has advised that the most recent version of Windows 10—version 1803, codenamed Redstone 4—is currently incompatible with the Intel SSD 600p and the related Intel SSD Pro 6000p...
32 by Billy Tallis on 5/11/2018
Viking Launches VT-PM NVRAM U.2 Drives
Viking Technology this week released its new VT-PM-series persistent memory drives that come in 2.5-inch U.2 form-factor and support hot-swapping capability. The drives are designed for applications that require...
8 by Anton Shilov on 5/10/2018
Samsung Posts Lowered MSRPs For 970 PRO And 970 EVO SSDs
Sales of the Samsung 970 PRO and 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSDs are due to begin tomorrow (May 7), and it appears that Samsung may be making a last-minute...
32 by Billy Tallis on 5/6/2018
AKiTiO's Node Lite Optane Drive: An External Intel 905P SSD in Exclusive Red
AKiTiO and Intel this week announced plans to release a special product bundle consisting of AKiTiO’s Node Lite Thunderbolt 3 box and Intel’s Optane 905P SSD. The Node Lite...
6 by Anton Shilov on 5/3/2018
Intel Optane SSD 905P Coming Soon
Intel hasn't officially announced it yet, but a refresh of their flagship consumer SSD is on the way. The Intel Optane SSD 905P will feature slightly improved performance and...
23 by Billy Tallis on 5/1/2018
The MyDigitalSSD SBX SSD Review: NVMe On The Cheap
The MyDigitalSSD SBX is one of the first SSDs to use a controller designed for low-end NVMe SSDs. The combination of the Phison E8 controller and Toshiba's 64-layer 3D...
46 by Billy Tallis on 5/1/2018
The Mainstream Phoenix Rises: Samsung's 970 EVO (500GB & 1TB) SSDs Reviewed
The new Samsung 970 EVO isn't their top of the line consumer SSD, but it might as well be. With their latest 3D TLC NAND flash memory and SSD...
68 by Billy Tallis on 4/24/2018
Samsung Announces 970 PRO And 970 EVO NVMe SSDs
Samsung has announced the third generation of their high-end consumer NVMe SSDs. The new 970 PRO and 970 EVO M.2 NVMe SSDs use a newer controller and Samsung's latest...
17 by Billy Tallis on 4/24/2018
OWC Ships ThunderBlade External SSDs, Touts SoftRAID Tech for 3800 MB/s Speeds
OWC this week began to ship its ThunderBlade external SSDs with a Thunderbolt 3 interface. The new DAS can deliver up to 2800 MB/s read speeds, which is beyond...
10 by Anton Shilov on 4/13/2018
Intel’s Core i5+, Core i7+ CPUs with Bundled Optane Memory Hit Retail
Earlier this month Intel introduced its Core i+ processor brand for desktops and laptops. The brand-within-a-brand setup sees Intel's 8th gen Core i5, i7, and i9 CPUs bundled with...
44 by Anton Shilov on 4/12/2018
G-Technology Unveils G-Speed, G-Drive Pro External SSDs: High Speed DAS For Workstations
G-Technology this week introduced its new families of external SSDs featuring a Thunderbolt 3 interface, up to 16 TB capacity, and 2800 MB/s sustained throughput. The new DAS from...
6 by Anton Shilov on 4/12/2018
Kingston Launches A1000 Entry-Level PCIe SSDs: Phison PS5008-E8 with 3D TLC
Solid-state drives with a PCIe interface have become standard storage solutions for enthusiast-grade PCs these days. By contrast, gamers with budget constraints tend to buy SSDs featuring a SATA...
6 by Anton Shilov on 4/6/2018
Micron Starts Construction of Its Third NAND Fab in Singapore
Micron this week broke ground on its new fab in Singapore that will be dedicated to manufacturing 3D NAND flash memory. Set to be completed late next year, Micron...
14 by Anton Shilov on 4/6/2018
ADATA XPG Gammix S11: SM2262 with Heat Spreader for Gamers
The most popular gaming hardware these days tend to be the kit that has gaming-focused 'special treatment'. To satisfy such needs, numerous companies introduce separate brands to address requirements...
7 by Anton Shilov on 4/5/2018
The Western Digital WD Black 3D NAND SSD Review: EVO Meets Its Match
The all-new WD Black NVMe SSD and its alter ego SanDisk Extreme PRO finally bring a true high-end NVMe SSD to Western Digital's consumer product lines. Western Digital has...
70 by Ganesh T S & Billy Tallis on 4/5/2018
Pioneer’s APS-XS02 USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 External SSDs Now Available
First formally introduced earlier this year, Pioneer has begun selling their APS-XS02 external SSDs, the company's first USB Type-C SSD. The drives combine stylish design with decent performance, compatibility...
9 by Anton Shilov on 4/2/2018
Mushkin Launches Source SSDs: 3D TLC NAND, SATA, from $39 to $110
Mushkin has announced its new family of affordable SSDs primarily aimed at users who would like to upgrade their PCs featuring HDDs. The company’s Source drives use inexpensive 3D...
42 by Anton Shilov on 3/30/2018
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