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TeamGroup has unveiled its new flagship SSD, the T-Force Z54E, and it's gunning for the performance crown. This new M.2 drive is one of the first to feature Phison's new E28 controller, allowing it to push sequential read speeds right up to the theoretical limit of the PCIe 5.0 interface. …

Patriot Memory is expanding its portfolio of next-generation storage with the launch of two new, more mainstream PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSDs. The new mid-range Viper PV563 and the entry-level Patriot PA523 join the existing flagship Viper PV593, creating a complete three-tiered lineup of Gen5 drives designed for a broader …

It's a fairly typical Gen4 SSD from Klevv, but can it stand out from the crowd?

It looks like Western Digital will be launching new SSDs soon. This week, Amazon began displaying listings for the WD_Black SN8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD

Lexar is expanding its SSD portfolio with the introduction of three new NVMe models. The company is rolling out the Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD, the NQ780 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD, and the NQ700 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD, all designed to provide the maximum performance on their …

The PCIe 5.0 SSD market is heating up, with increasing competition and a wider variety of controller technologies entering the fray. Kingston, through its Fury brand, has entered the PCIe 5.0 arena with the Fury Renegade G5 SSD, a drive that boasts impressive sequential read speeds of up to 14,800 …

Kioxia is launching a new range of PCIe 5.0 SSDs for gamers and content creators. The new Exceria Plus G4 SSD series will offer blazing fast speeds of up to 10,000MB/s, ensuring quick load times and file transfers. With up to 2TB capacity, the Exceria Plus G4 SSD offers up …

Kingston's NV2 NVMe SSD has been a common choice for budget-conscious consumers, delivering up to 4TB of storage and decent performance for an affordable price. Kingston recently unveiled its successor, the NV3, touting several upgrades over its predecessor. Kingston plans to launch 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB NV3 models initially, with …

Adata has recently unveiled the Legend 970 Pro PCIe Gen5 SSD. This drive, equipped with a double-layered aluminium heatsink and a built-in micro-fan for enhanced cooling, sets itself apart from other offerings on the market with read speeds of up to 14GB/s and write speeds of up to 11GB/s. The …

M.2 SSDs are getting seriously fast these days, but often hit high temperatures under heavy loads. To counteract that, the controller restricts performance to prevent overheating and any possible damage to the device – a suboptimal compromise. That's where the new M2 Pro from Arctic comes in… Created for single- …

Leo checks in with Netac to take a look at the new NV7000-Q SSD, launching this week alongside Computex. We also get a look at what Netac has going on in the DDR5 memory market.  Netac is back at Computex this year armed with a brand new SSD. The new …

Corsair has just announced a new addition to its line-up of SSDs. The MP700 Pro SE PCIe 5.0 SSD is the company's fastest storage solution, capable of achieving a sequential read speed of up to 14,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s.  The MP700 Pro SE …

Seagate has recently added a new SSD to its portfolio, the BarraCuda 530 (not to be confused with the FireCuda 530). This PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is expected to considerably improve over the BarraCuda 520, enough to let it stand toe-to-toe with other top-performing PCIe 4.0 SSDs currently available. Although …

Sabrent has recently announced the expansion of its Rocket 4 SSD series with the new DRAM-less Rocket M.2 SSD. These new Rocket 4 SSDs will replace the phased-out Rocket 4 SSDs, which now only feature NAND chips on one side, making them more compatible with mobile devices. According to TechPowerUp, …

Powered by the Phison E26 controller, the new MSI Spatium M580 Frozr delivers the fastest possible PCIe 5.0 speeds...

At SK Hynix's exhibit at GTC 2024, it was revealed that the company is gearing up to launch its first PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD – the Platinum P51, which is expected to replace the Platinum P41 as the company's new flagship consumer M.2 SSD. According to Anandtech, the Platinum P51 …

Sabrent has recently launched its newest M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 SSD, the Rocket 5. The new SSD naturally comes in the M.2-2280 form factor and is available as a bare drive with up to 4TB of storage. Better yet, it is equipped with a new Phison controller, enabling even faster …

Patriot Memory has recently announced the latest addition to its SSD portfolio, the Viper PV553 M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSD. This breakthrough SSD is designed to offer next-generation performance and features a unique active cooling mechanism. The PV553 features a PCIe Gen 5 x4 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND …

Corsair has introduced the latest addition to its storage lineup, the MP600 Elite series of SSDs. With up to 2TB of capacity, these high-performance PCIe 4.0 SSDs come with or without a heatsink, making them ideal for desktop PCs, laptops, and even PlayStation 5 consoles. The MP600 Elite series is …

At CES this week, we had the chance to swing by the Lexar booth to check out their new line-up for 2024. Aside from new super-fast and gaming oriented SSDs, we also see some new professional storage devices for videographers or photographers. At CES this week, Lexar is showcasing its …

Samsung has published the product page for their upcoming 990 Evo NVMe SSD, revealing all the details about the world's first hybrid PCIe 4.0/PCIe 5.0 SSD.  Despite the five-year gap between the two models, the 990 Evo (via WinFuture) only offers a minor improvement over its predecessor. The 990 Evo …

We've reached the final day of the KitGuru Advent Calendar. For our 30th competition of the month, we've teamed up with WD to give away THREE WD_Black 2TB SSDs! 

Team Group's gaming brand, T-Force, has introduced its latest gaming SSD line, including the G70, G50, and respective Pro variants. These four M.2-2280 form factor SSDs are all PCIe Gen 4×4 interface-compatible and come equipped with InnoGrit controllers. To ensure optimum performance, the G70, G50, and respective Pro versions are …

Back in September, we reviewed the 4TB Lexar NM790 NVMe SSD. At the time, we were impressed by its speeds but pointed out that it really needed a heatsink to manage thermals for high-load situations. Now, Lexar is unveiling the NM790 SSD with heatsink, marketed towards gamers, both on PC …

TeamGroup recently announced the new T-Create Classic C40 PCIe 4.0 line of SSDs. The new series features three different models, each targeting a specific set of users, from the entry-level market up to the high-end segment. The T-Create Classic C40 series PCIe 4.0 SSD is available in three models: C47, …

Sony has rolled out its latest PS5 Software update to all users, enabling new features and improvements for the console. The headlining feature here is an increase in M.2 SSD storage compatibility. Following this update, you’ll now be able to add an extra 8TB of storage to the PS5 console. …

Asus has introduced an interesting concept for consumer graphics cards that aims to address the issue of unused PCIe lanes. Currently, entry-level and mid-range graphics cards use a full-sized 16-lane slot, despite only requiring 8 lanes. To make use of the remaining lanes, Asus has proposed integrating high-speed SSD storage …

Cooler Master is expanding its line-up of useful accessories with the new Oracle Air, an aluminium SSD enclosure that gives quick and convenient on-the-go access to data.  The Oracle Air seamlessly transfers data at impressive speeds of up to 1000MB/s, utilising the advanced NVMe interface paired with USB 3.2 technology. …

Corsair is unveiling two new PCIe 4 SSDs today, the MP600 Mini with its ultra-compact M.2 2230 form factor, and the MP600 Core XT, a more traditional M.2 2280 SSD.  The MP600 Mini stands out with its M.2 2230 form factor, measuring in at 22mm x 30mm. This is precisely …

Last year, Valve teamed up with iFixit to offer a range of replacement parts and repair tools available for Steam Deck users. Now, iFixit is taking things a step further and is offering upgraded Steam Deck SSDs. You can now buy 512GB, 1TB and 2TB replacement SSDs for the Steam …