SSDs

Just like other makers of commodity 3D NAND, Yangtze Memory has been evolving from a manufacturer of flash memory into a vertically integrated producer of solid-state storage solutions. The company started with simplistic SATA SSDs roughly two years ago, then evolved to more advanced PCIe drives, and now it is time for YMTC to enter the most lucrative 3D NAND market — enterprise storage.YMTC's first enterprise-grade product is the PE310 SSD that comes in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor featuring a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, using…

SSDs may be much better than HDDs if all you want are faster read and write speeds, but a new study shows that they may not be nearly as eco-friendly as their slower, less impressive storage siblings. According to the study, SSDs have a much larger environmental impact than HDDs. This just might be one of the last remaining reasons to choose an HDD over an SSD. But is it really as simple as that? University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of British Columbia The eternal dilemma of SSD versus HDD is still ongoing.…

Memory and data storage producer Micron have begun production and shipment of the world’s first 232-layer NAND in Singapore, which marks the first time a NAND manufacturer has surpassed 200 layers. This opens the door for the world’s first 200TB SSDs. For comparison, even the flashiest personal computers usually stop at 2TB of storage, and the current largest SSD in the world is Nimbus Data’s 100TB ExaDrive.Prior to the innovation, the company’s NAND topped out at 176-layers. The new NAND is also 50% faster than Micron’s…

Industrial-grade computing now has some help with read/write speeds. Taiwanese company Team Group created an industrial-grade vapor-cooled M.2 SSD with sustained read/write speeds up to 3,500 MB/s. The N74V-M80 is the world’s first high-performance industrial SSD with a vapor cooling chamber. Of course, vapor cooling itself is not new. Many smartphones use the technology to keep their processors cool, and Samsung will reportedly start using it in consumer laptops. But those consumer-grade chips are small. The…

Seagate One Touch SSD portable drives were launched in the Indian market on Thursday in three capacities. The series is touted to offer NVMe-competitive performance while being lightweight, weighing as little as 74 grams. The One Touch SSD series is claimed to deliver maximum sequential read/ write speeds of up to 1,030MBps and comes with up to 2TB of storage options. The One Touch SSD is compatible with Windows, Mac, and Android devices. The Seagate One Touch SSD uses USB Type-C Gen 2 3.2 technology and is compatible…

PCIe SSDs are faster than regular SATA SSDs. If you've been looking to make a purchase but are confused about the options available, check out this list.1. Samsung 970 EVO PlusThe Samsung 970 EVO Plus internal SSD is powered by V-NAND technology, and uses PCIe Gen3x4 (NVMe 1.3) interface. The SSD offers low latency and power efficiency making it an ideal offering for gamers, and content creators. It is claimed to offer read speeds of up to 3,500MBps and write speeds of up to 3,300MBps. V-NAND Technology…

If you are looking to expand storage or want to get faster performance on your PC, you can check out a few SSD options here.1. Crucial P2Crucial P2 SSD is claimed to offer sequential read speeds of up to 2,400MBps and write speeds up to 1,900MBps. Customers will get SSD management software for performance optimisation, data security, and firmware updates on purchase of this SSD. Other features include dynamic write acceleration, error correction, and adaptive thermal protection. Error Correction…

Samsung/Western Digital -- AmazonI've said it before and I'll say it again: A fast SSD is the single best upgrade you can give any PC. Whether it's a gaming PC, a work PC, or a creative PC, any process, job, or game can benefit from speedy storage. Quick SSDs reduce load times, speed up saving large files, help render videos and audio faster, and much more. The fastest class of SSD available to most consumers right now is Gen4 NVME drives, and both of these options sit right at the top of the fastest drives in even…

The HP FX900 Pro is the big brother of the HP FX900 we recently reviewed but comes sporting a more powerful controller with DRAM. This drive is aimed at competing with the big boys — it’s a high-end PCIe 4.0 drive with top-tier performance. This places it directly against some of the best SSDs on the market, like the WD Black SN850, Samsung 980 PRO, Crucial P5 Plus, manifold Phison E18 drives like the Rocket 4 Plus, and even the stellar SK hynix Platinum P41. However, the FX900 Pro's warranty and cooling are nothing to…

Whether you want to upgrade your internal drive or need an external storage solution, a solid-state drive (SSD) will deliver fast and reliable read and write speeds. These storage devices use flash memory to store your data, making them faster than traditional mechanical hard drives. Not all drives are built equally, however. For the fastest transfers, you'll need one of the best SSDs. For most people, the Samsung 980 Pro is a great option. It's reasonably priced, compatible with most motherboards, and blazing fast.…