PNY unveiled some great flash products at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan this week, the first of which happens to be the first Phison based NVMe SSD that we had found. This SSD is named the PhantomX PCIe SSD and it is a Gen 3×4 (four lane) 2280 form factor (80mm) M.2 SSD that will be available initially in sizes …
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Marvell Demonstrates Eldora NVMe Controller at 3.1GB/s – Computex 2016 Update
In the past few days at Comptex 2016 in Taipei, Taiwan, we have seen that both Plextor and ADATA have implemented the newest Marvell NVMe Controller and it seems to be the front runner when considering the alternative choices from both MSI and Phison. With a codename of ‘Eldora’ this controller has the product number of 88SS1093 and, at least …
Read More »Techman SSD XC100 Series NVMe SSD Review (3.2TB)
High capacity and high-performance SSDs are starting to pop up every which way in the enterprise segment and competition is getting heated. Thanks to PMC with their latest Flashtec NVMe controllers, third party SSD vendors are able to develop these high capacity, high performance devices faster than ever with features catered to their target buyers. Techman SSD, a new company, is one …
Read More »Silicon Motion Announces SM2258 6Gb/s 3D TLC NAND SSD Controller – Computex 2016 Update
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation, a world-leading producer and marketer of NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, is announcing the SM2258, which represents the world’s first merchant ASIC/firmware SATA 6 Gb/s SSD controller solution that supports the latest 3D TLC NAND from all of the top NAND suppliers. The SM2258 NAND controller is designed specifically for the unique demands …
Read More »Micron Announces Next-Gen NVMe 3D NAND 1100 & 2100 Series Client SSDs – Computex 2016 Update
Today Micron Technology, Inc. introduced the Micron 1100 SATA and Micron 2100 PCIe NVMe. These are two new solid state drive (SSD) product lines designed to tackle client computing workloads from web browsing and email, to video editing and auto CAD design. Consumers have come to expect data delivered at the speed of now, and they are no longer willing to …
Read More »ADATA Demos SMI/Marvell Based NVMe & Maxiotek/Seagate SSDS – Computex 2016 Update
When it comes to SSDs, ADATA has never fallen short at Computex in Taipei, Taiwan. 2016 is no different. From demonstrations of upcoming products to include both NVMe SSDs using the newest SMI and Marvell controllers, to a new release using the little known Maxiotek MK8115 controller, and even the newest Seagate SF3514 controller, ADATA seems to be unequaled yet …
Read More »Plextor Announces M8Pe M.2 NVMe SSD Family – Computex 2016 Update
This morning at Computex 2016 in Taipei, Plextor announced its newest M8 M.2 Series of NVMe SSDs, these relying on performance through Marvell’s newest 88SS1093 controller. The M8 M.2 SSD will be available with or without heatsink, or in a HHHL PCIe form factor that ensures compatibility for those without M.2 slot equipped PC systems. This first photo displays the …
Read More »Micron Intros Ballistix TX3 M.2 NVMe SSD – Computex 2016 Update
We got a sneak peek of a future NVME release in the Micron family, but its introduction was a bit unexpected. Enter the Ballistix (by Micron) brand of flash memory products where the Ballistix TX3 NVMe SSD will be leading the way, along with an assortment of DRAM memory products. We are well aware that Crucial’s Ballistix memory is already …
Read More »Patriot Announces 2TB Version of Ignite SSD – Computex 2016 Update
Patriot, Taiwanese producer of high performance computer memory, solid-state drives, consumer flash storage devices, mobile accessories and gaming peripherals, is announcing the addition of a 2TB model to their Ignite performance solid-state drive lineup. Patriot is responding to the ever-growing demand for ever-increasing amounts of storage in consumer PCs. With the Ignite 2TB SSD, users are able to load an …
Read More »Samsung Announces Worldwide Availability of 750 EVO SSD As Well As New 500GB Capacity Model
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., world-leading experts in advanced memory devices for over 30 years, is announcing worldwide availability of its 750 EVO series of solid-state drives (SSDs). The 750 EVO series are offered in capacity points of 120GB, 250GB and an all new 500GB version. The 750 EVO series are ideal for PC builders and mainstream users seeking to migrate …
Read More »OCZ RD400 NVMe SSD Review (256GB/512GB/1TB)
More MB/s, more IOPS, and lower latencies are what storage enthusiasts dream of. CPUs, RAM, and GPUs are all pushing faster speeds than ever, but storage has typically been a bottleneck for enthusiasts, even after the introduction of SSDs. To enable faster speeds bus bandwidth has been increased over the years and storage has started to migrate onto the PCIe bus so that …
Read More »Aqua Computer Announces kryoM.2 PCIe Adapter For PC Motherboards Lacking an M.2 Slot
German liquid cooling specialists Aqua Computer are announcing their latest product – the kryoM.2 PCIe adapter for PC motherboards that lack an M.2 slot. There are two potential issues with use of an M.2 SSD in your system – lack of an on-board M.2 slot, and potential throttling of your M.2 SSD due to excessive heat. The kryoM.2 PCIe adapter …
Read More »Western Digital Finalizes Acquisition of SanDisk
Western Digital Corporation is announcing that it its wholly-owned subsidiary Western Digital Technologies has completed its acquisition of SanDisk Corporation. Acquiring SanDisk adds to Western Digital’s presence as a comprehensive storage solutions provider, furthering their global reach and extending their product and technology platforms, including ever-deeper expertise in both rotating magnetic storage and non-volatile memory (NVM). According to Steve Milligan, …
Read More »Toshiba XG3 M.2 NVMe SSD Review (1TB) – Rocket Ship NVMe SSD
The Toshiba XG3 SSD is a M.2 NVMe drive which just may be the most powerful SSD on the market….well not really on the market. It isn’t available through consumer sales and can only be found pre-installed in ultrabooks, unless of course you are lucky enough to dig one up on eBay. The downfall of trying to get ones hands …
Read More »Intel 540s SSD Review (480GB) – SMI Controller With SK Hynix Memory
As the SSD industry continues to grow, manufacturers try to maintain their consumer presence with more value-oriented consumer products. Such is the case with Intel’s latest step into the TLC segment by introducing their newest 540s SATA 3 SSD a few weeks back. The Intel 540s Series is their first SSD to feature 16nm TLC NAND and first 5 series …
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