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Acer is getting into memory and SSDs, teaming up with Biwin to produce Predator-branded RAM modules and M.2 SSDs. Through this partnership, we'll see Acer Predator Apollo and Talos memory modules, as well as the GM3500 M.2 SSD.  We'll start off with the SSD. The new Predator GM3500 uses a …

Viper Gaming is back in the headlines this week with a new PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD. Boasting write speeds of up to 7,400MB/s and up to 2TB capacity, the Viper Gaming VP4300 SSD looks to be a significant upgrade over previous generations.  This week, the Viper VP4300 M.2 SSD …

Samsung is back with another PCIe 4 SSD – the PM9A1. The latest SSD is aimed at OEMs, but Samsung's specifications suggest that it should offer very similar performance to the pre-existing 980 Pro SSD. Similar to the 980 Pro, the Samsung PM9A1 uses the Elpis controller, DRAM cache, and …

Back at CES 2021, MSI announced plans to enter the SSD market by showcasing a PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD. Things have been quiet since then, but EEC listings suggest that MSI's first SSDs will be launching quite soon.  The EEC listing spotted by u/denzop shows that the company plans to …

It is officially World Backup Day and to mark the occasion. If you're in need of a storage upgrade, then this week is a good time to shop around, as Western Digital is having a sale on a number of hard drives, SSDs and portable storage offerings, with discounts of …

KIOXIA is getting into the esports sponsorship ring, with Misfits Gaming's League of Legends team being the first to represent the brand at tournaments. The sponsorship deal will see the League of Legends squad running KIOXIA EXCERIA SSDs in their gaming rigs. Misfits Gaming Group was founded in 2016 and …

Samsung is adding another SSD to its extensive portfolio of storage solutions. The new SSD 980 is a PCIe 3.0, DRAM-less solid state drive available with up to 1TB of storage for the entry-level market. Although these SSDs haven't been officially announced yet, they are already available for pre-order at …

Western Digital was amongst the first SSD makers to jump on PCIe Gen 4 with a series of WD_Black NVMe M.2 SSDs. If you're looking to make the jump to faster PCIe 4.0 SSD speeds, then now is an excellent time, as 1TB and 500GB WD_Black SN850 models are currently …

Back when Mark Cerny revealed the PlayStation 5 hardware for the first time, we learned that the console would support third-party M.2 SSDs, just as long as they meet certain performance criteria. The PS5 has now been out for several months now, but this additional storage support has yet to …

New statistics show that SSDs outsold traditional hard drives for the first time in 2020. While SSDs may have sold more units though, HDDs still take the crown for total storage.  According to the statistics from Trendfocus (via Storage Newsletter), SSD sales have increased by almost 21% in 2020 (333.12M) …

Corsair is kicking off 2021 strong with two new PCIe 4.0 SSDs. Today marks the launch of the Corsair MP600 CORE, MP600 PRO and the MP600 PRO Hydro X Edition for liquid-cooled setups. The MP600 CORE offers up to 4,950MB/sec sequential read and 3,950MB/sec sequential write speeds, while the MP600 …

Gigabyte has introduced a new PCIe 4.0 SSD to its storage portfolio. The Aorus Gen4 7000s SSD will be available with capacities of 1TB and 2TB, featuring an M.2 2280 form factor and two different heatsinks to choose from. Featuring a 2nd generation PCIe 4.0×4 Phison PS5018-E18 controller based on the …

Western Digital is a name that will be familiar to almost everyone with an interest in the PC hardware sector, and the company also owns SanDisk which it acquired back in 2016. Today, Western Digital has announced new 4TB models which have been added to four of the company's existing …

Kingston is one of the biggest SSD and storage manufacturers in the world, but it may surprise you to learn the company is yet to release a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. That is set to change however, as Kingston's NVMe SSD roadmap was announced today at CES 2021. The biggest …

Intel has presented the next generation of memory and storage products during its Memory and Storage 2020 event. The company has introduced six new products: Intel Optane SSD P5800X, Intel Optane Memory H20, 3rd Gen Intel Optane persistent memory, Intel SSD 670p, Intel SSD D7-P5510, and Intel SSD D5-P5316. Starting with the Intel Optane SSD P5800X, …

Black Friday has officially arrived and with it, there are a ton of new deals floating around, making this weekend the best time to buy some new upgrades for your gaming setup. We’ve been on the lookout for some of the best storage and memory deals. SSDs: SSDs have become …

This month, we have teamed up with BOX and Seagate to give KitGuru readers a chance to win a bundle of new hardware. This includes a new PCIe 4.0 SSD, an AMD Ryzen processor and a Seagate Ironwolf 4TB HDD for mass storage. 

Though we have seen a general increase in files sizes with each new generation, the Call of Duty titles consistently appear to be some of the worst offenders in that respect. While many had hoped that the introduction of SSDs would allow for less duplication of files, lowering overall file …

Back in 2019, we heard rumblings from a few sources that the current batch of super-fast PCIe 4.0 SSDs were just the beginning. We were told at the time that a next-gen Phison SSD controller was already in the works, which would push beyond the 5,000MB/s speeds we are currently …

When Microsoft first announced the Xbox Series S, one of the major concerns by most interested parties was that of storage. While the lower-specced console will not be able to offer 4K resolutions and the like, its main downgrade in many people’s minds is the fact the unlike the Series …

With the upcoming launch of the PS5, one of Sony’s main points of focus is the speed on the next-gen console’s SSD. While we have previously seen the console in action, loading games in a surprisingly fast manner, it appears as though we have yet to see the full potential …

One of the primary improvements touted by Sony with regards to the upcoming PlayStation 5 is the fact that the next-gen console will utilise a speedy SSD, drastically reducing loading times, while also allowing for new level designs thanks to this increased loading speed. That being said, it appears as …

If you are in need of some extra storage, or just a new SSD entirely, then you'll want to shop around today. Amazon Prime Day is taking place and Kingston is amongst the list of tech/hardware companies delivering big discounts.  You will find M.2 and traditional SATA SSDs on sale …

With the upcoming generation of consoles, both Sony and Microsoft have put an emphasis on speed. This is doubly the case for Sony, whose custom SSD is so central to the PlayStation 5, that a number of the console’s first-party game mechanics will revolve entirely around it. Though Sony has …

Corsair is expanding its SSD line-up this week with the brand new MP400 Gen3 PCIe x4 NVMe M.2 SSD. This time around, Corsair is utilising 3D QLC NAND technology, enabling high capacities and fast speeds. The Corsair MP400 will be available in 1TB, 2TB and 4TB capacities to start off …

The Western Digital Black series of storage devices has long been a favourite amongst enthusiasts and gaming PC builders. This week, the WD Black portfolio is getting some big upgrades, including three new NVMe SSDs, pushing PCIe 4.0 speeds to their limits.  First up is the WD Black SN850 NVMe …

With the next generation of consoles just over a month away, both Sony and Microsoft have been pushing their respective SSDs as being one of the core improvements set to arrive with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X. That being said, SSD storage isn't cheap, and so both consoles …

With the rise in popularity of SSDs, Microsoft has added a storage health monitoring tool to the latest build of the Windows 10 Insider Preview. Introducing a storage health monitor allows users to prevent data loss by warning them when their storage drive is degraded, giving enough time to create a …

There has been plenty of back and forth around the price of Microsoft's upcoming Storage Expansion Card for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Some places have suggested $220 in the US and £159 here in the UK. We no longer have to guess, however, as Microsoft has …

Recently, we reported that the price for the Xbox Series X and S’s proprietary expansion cards had seemingly leaked online, with a 1TB card coming in at $220. Now as pre-orders have gone live for the consoles, and other accessories are beginning to become available to purchase, it seems as though …