SSD Drives

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 …

This is a fast drive, but should you consider buying it?

We review the latest NVMe SSD from Corsair

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 …

It's a data-centre or enterprise-class SSD from Kingston, priced at over £400

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 …

We check out Kioxia's mid-range NVMe offering

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 …

SanDisk is back this week with new portable SSDs that bring a close to 2x speed increase over previous generations. The new SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme Pro are launching today with capacities up to 2TB, a rugged design and 256-bit AES hardware encryption to keep your data sage.  The …

With each new generation of consoles, games have ballooned in size to take advantage of the higher power output of the new consoles. This has been true in essence for decades. It appears however that for the first time, video game file sizes may go down, as Spider-Man Miles Morales …

Review spoiler- you may want to get one of these for a new system build !

Samsung SSDs have always been amongst the most popular, reliable and high-performance. Samsung is looking to keep that track record going with PCIe 4.0, as the company today officially announced the Samsung SSD 980 PRO. This is an SSD that was previously leaked via the Samsung website, but the official …

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 …

Adata has announced a new PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD for gamers and tech enthusiasts. The XPG Gammix S70 is the latest addition to the XPG's lineup of PCIe 4.0 SSDs, which includes both the Gammix S50 and S50 Lite. By delivering “unmatched read and write performance” through the PCIe 4.0×4 …

One of the main evolutions in technology coming to the upcoming generation of consoles is the implementation of SSDs over mechanical harddrives. While Sony’s SSD will offer a more standardised size (despite being custom made) allowing for relatively easy expansion, Microsoft has announced that its SSDs will arrive in proprietary …

It's a 1TB external NVMe SSD, using a USB 3.2 Gen2 interface - worth almost £225?

Western Digital has announced the ArmorLock Security Platform, a “next-gen” security system for data storage. The first storage solution to feature this technology will be the new G-Technology ArmorLock encrypted NVMe SSD, a portable drive for data storage for those who want to secure their content on-the-go. Much of the …

Recently Samsung announced what many thought to be the fastest PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD on the market. Unfortunately for Samsung, the 980 Pro seems to have already been beaten by the Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus. The Rocket 4 Plus is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD that uses the most recent version of …

Samsung is about to launch the successor to the 970 Pro. Available in 250GB, 500GB, and 1TB  storage capacities, the Samsung 980 Pro will use PCIe Gen4 x4 and NVMe 1.3c interfaces to offer transfer speeds that double what we can expect from PCIe Gen3 SSDs, while also being backwards-compatible …

This week, the SkyBox was announced. This is a small and compact SSD with both wired and wireless connectivity options for streaming and backing up data with universal compatibility for all devices. It also comes in capacities up to 4TB, hitting a range of price points and user needs.  The …

Available with up to 2TB of storage, the new My Passport external SSDs from Western Digital are aimed at “consumers who need to accelerate their productivity and protect their valuable content”. Featuring NVMe technology and a compact design, the new My Passport external SSDs are a stylish portable solution for your …

Can this entry-level Patriot NVMe drive do enough to stand out from the competition?

Team Group has recently launched the new T-Force Vulcan G SSD, available in 512GB and 1TB storage capacities. These 2.5-inch SSD drives are built for gaming PCs, offering “4 times faster read/write speed than traditional hard drives” and making your games load faster. Featuring a minimalist design and the T-Force logo …

Is this 1TB USB 3.2 Gen2 external SSD worth the £260 asking price?

Memblaze has announced its PBlaze5 520 Series NVMe SSDs, promising enterprise level performance, 96-layer 3D NAND and a significant reduction in power usage.  One of Memblaze's focuses with the new PBlaze5 520 series is to bring down the power consumption. The new SSDs have a typical power consumption of 9W and …

We have previously reported that Intel Rocket Lake-S CPU probably will support PCIe 4.0. However, now more tangible evidence has been spotted that confirms that Intel's Rocket Lake CPUs indeed will support the new tech.   Intel's upcoming Rocket Lake CPUs are still months away – expected to launch in 2021. But already a …

We review a new 2TB flagship NVMe SSD from Kioxia

Seagate has introduced the Nytro 3032 SAS SSD and Nytro 1360 SATA SSD- two new enterprise SSDs with massive capacities and speeds on offer.  The Nytro 3032 SAS SSD has an SAS 12 Gb/s interface and also offers dual ports for speeds up to 2,200 MB/s. In spite of its small form …