Topic: storage performance

  • HighPoint RocketAIC 7608AW Review: 56 GB/s Speed Unleashed

    HighPoint RocketAIC 7608AW Review: 56 GB/s Speed Unleashed

    The HighPoint RocketAIC 76088AW is the fastest storage solution tested, offering up to 56 GB/s bandwidth and 64TB capacity by housing eight PCIe 5.0 SSDs in a single PCIe slot. It features advanced cooling, robust software support, and hardware RAID and encryption, making it ideal for AI developm...

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  • Boost Your SSD Speed: A Risky Windows Registry Tweak

    Boost Your SSD Speed: A Risky Windows Registry Tweak

    A hidden feature in Windows 11 can unlock significantly faster NVMe SSD speeds by enabling native support, but it requires a risky registry edit and is unsupported for consumers. The performance boost works by bypassing an outdated translation layer that forces modern NVMe commands through a lega...

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  • Samsung P9 MicroSD Express Review: Fastest Budget Switch 2 Storage

    Samsung P9 MicroSD Express Review: Fastest Budget Switch 2 Storage

    The Nintendo Switch 2's launch has mainstreamed microSD Express storage, with Samsung's new P9 card emerging as a top, affordable contender for expanding console storage. The Samsung P9 distinguishes itself with superior and consistent write speeds, significantly reducing the time to transfer or ...

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  • SanDisk Rebrands WD SSDs as New 'Optimus' Drives

    SanDisk Rebrands WD SSDs as New 'Optimus' Drives

    Western Digital is rebranding its consumer SSDs under the SanDisk name, phasing out WD Blue and WD Black lines in favor of a new SanDisk Optimus family of NVMe drives. The rebranding reverses the SanDisk acquisition, with models like the Optimus 5100 and Optimus GX series directly replacing their...

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  • HP's 17" 1TB Laptop is 71% Off on Amazon - But Not on Their Site

    HP's 17" 1TB Laptop is 71% Off on Amazon - But Not on Their Site

    HP is offering its most aggressive Black Friday discounts exclusively on Amazon for a 17.3-inch laptop, priced at $859—a 71% reduction from its usual $2,999 cost. The laptop features a 13th Gen Intel Core i5-1334U processor, 32GB of RAM, and a 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD, designed to handle demanding profe...

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  • TeamGroup MP44Q 2TB SSD Review: A Budget Powerhouse

    TeamGroup MP44Q 2TB SSD Review: A Budget Powerhouse

    The TeamGroup MP44Q 2TB SSD offers a balance of speed, capacity, and affordability, using QLC NAND flash for strong everyday performance in computing and gaming. It features excellent power efficiency and a robust endurance rating with a five-year warranty, making it suitable for laptops and as a...

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  • Meta Could Be First to Use FADU’s PCIe 6.0 SSDs After Hyperscaler Deals

    Meta Could Be First to Use FADU’s PCIe 6.0 SSDs After Hyperscaler Deals

    Meta is likely one of the first major adopters of FADU's advanced PCIe 6.0 SSDs, following supply agreements with two top hyperscalers. FADU's new Sierra SSD controller supports up to 512TB capacity and delivers speeds of 28GB/s with high energy efficiency. FADU aims to supply all four major hype...

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  • CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme Review: Style and Value, But Loud

    CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme Review: Style and Value, But Loud

    The CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme offers strong 1080p gaming performance and solid components for its $1,099 price, but its notably loud CPU cooler may be a drawback for noise-sensitive users. It features an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F processor, 32GB DDR5 RAM, an RTX 5060 GPU, and a 2TB SSD, providing a...

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  • Grab a Mac Mini for Pennies Before Amazon Sells Out

    Grab a Mac Mini for Pennies Before Amazon Sells Out

    Amazon is offering the 2024 Mac Mini with the M4 chip for $499, a $100 discount, making it an attractive compact desktop option. The M4 chip, combined with 16GB of unified memory, delivers powerful performance for AI tasks, creative projects, and smooth multitasking without bottlenecks. Its minia...

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  • Solidigm Unveils First Liquid-Cooled Enterprise SSD With Built-In Cold Plate

    Solidigm has launched the first liquid-cooled enterprise SSD, the D7-PS1010, featuring an integrated cold plate with hose connectors for direct cooling of both the controller and NAND flash memory. Designed for AI servers using Direct-Attached Storage, the drive improves thermal efficiency, poten...

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  • Top SSD Deals on Amazon Prime Day: Samsung & WD Discounts

    Top SSD Deals on Amazon Prime Day: Samsung & WD Discounts

    Samsung and Western Digital (WD) are top brands for SSD deals during Amazon Prime Day, offering high-performance storage solutions with significant discounts for gaming, PS5 upgrades, and faster load times. Western Digital’s SSDs, like the WD Black SN7100 and SN8100, provide exceptional speeds (u...

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