Seagate Technology Holdings plc today introduced the next generation of SSD technology to its lineup, the FireCuda 540. The PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD delivers unparalleled performance to gamers, creators, and tech enthusiasts – adding the fastest speeds and endurance to the company’s line of PC storage products.

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Seagate’s fastest and highest performance M.2 2280 SSD, the FireCuda 540 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s. Built for sustained, pro-level gaming and accelerated content creation, the new drive performs up to 50% faster than Gen4 M.2 NVMe drives and 17 times faster than SATA-based SSDs. With the latest 3D TLC NAND technology and built with a Seagate-validated E26 controller, the FireCuda 540 provides the most advanced speed and durability—allowing users to push limits when gaming or creating content. Plug-and-play compatible with all PCIe Gen5 motherboards and backwards compatible with PCIe Gen4, the drive is accessible and ready for trailblazing.

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ATP Electronics, the global leader in specialized storage and memory solutions, introduces its latest high-speed N601 Series M.2 2280 and U.2 solid state drives (SSDs) sporting the 4th generation PCIe® interface and supporting the NVMe™ protocol. The new ATP PCIe Gen 4 SSDs’ 16 GT/s data rate is double that of the previous generation, translating to a bandwidth of 2 GB/s for every PCIe lane.

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Using x4 lanes, these SSDs have a maximum bandwidth of 8 GB/s, meeting the growing need for high-speed data transfer in today’s demanding applications and making them suitable for both read/write-intensive, mission-critical industrial applications such as networking/server, 5G, data logging, surveillance, and imaging, with performance on par, if not better, than mainstream PCIe Gen 4 consumer SSDs in the market.

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Patriot Memory, a leading manufacturer of high-performance enthusiast memory modules, SSDs, flash storage and gaming peripherals, has announced the upcoming release of their newest Gen4 x4 SSD, the VP4300 Lite M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD.

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With lightning-fast read speeds of up to 7400MB/s and harnessing Patriot Viper’s new cooling technology, the VP4300 Lite is designed to take gaming to new heights. Along with NVMe 2.0 support, a special edition ultra-thin graphene cooling heatspreader built and capacities of up to 4TB, the VP4300 Lite will deliver a powerful balance of speed, performance and storage that includes everything gamers could need.

The VP4300 Lite will also be fully compatible with the PlayStation 5, offering sequential read speeds of up to 6100MB/s as the first PC-PS5 compatible SSD from Patriot Viper to bring supreme performance to PC and console gamers alike.

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Leading storage product brand, TEAMGROUP, is releasing its industrial wide temperature storage product series, ULTRA, in view of the fast-developing electric vehicle market. Consumer products typically operate within a temperature range of 0–70℃. However, industrial products are designed to withstand harsh environments and operate within a temperature range of -40–85℃. Because of the extreme temperature differences in applications such as vehicle computer systems, storage products with higher tolerance and compliance with automotive temperature grades are required. In response to the developments in EVs, TEAMGROUP has launched a new storage product series that includes an SSD and memory module and can handle temperatures of up to 105℃, the highest in the industry. The company is targeting the vehicle, fanless embedded, and rugged computer markets.

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TEAMGROUP's industrial ULTRA wide-temperature storage product series uses Major Grade high-quality ICs and patented testing and grading technology (Taiwan Invention Patent No. I751093; US Invention Patent No. US11488679) and ultra-thin graphene cooling technology (Taiwan Invention Patent No. I703921; US Invention Patent No. US11051392B2), allowing stable operation in harsh temperatures. In addition, the ULTRA wide-temperature storage product series has passed the ISO-16750 Road Vehicles (environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment in road vehicles) - 5.1.2 high-temperature 105℃ verification test. Both products also meet standards for military-grade impact resistance (MIL-STD-202G, MIL-STD-883K) and shock resistance (MIL-STD810G), guaranteeing their stability and durability. Whether it's maintaining data security or overcoming extreme conditions in automotive and industrial applications, the ULTRA storage product series will fully satisfy your needs.

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QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading computing, networking and storage solution innovator, today announced the new TS-855X NAS offering hybrid storage space of six 3.5-inch HDDs and two 2.5-inch SSDs. Featuring an Intel Atom C5125 2.8 GHz 8-core processor with Intel QAT and SR-IOV technology, the TS-855X supports up to 128 GB DDR4 memory and comes with 10GbE/2.5GbE network ports. Storage capacity can be flexibly expanded, and 25GbE network ports are supported by installing a compatible PCIe card. With all-inclusive business backup, virtualization and cybersecurity applications, SMBs can achieve high-performance, high-speed and highly-expandable storage and virtualization environments with the lowest TCO.

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“QNAP’s HDD/SSD hybrid-storage NAS series helps SMBs get the right balance of both performance and cost,” said Andy Chuang, Product Manager of QNAP, “the hybrid 8-bay TS-855X with 8-core computing power, hardware acceleration, 10GbE/2.5GbE connectivity and PCIe expandability is the most cost-optimized and up-to-date data storage and backup solution for SMBs.”

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teamgroup pro microsdxcLeading memory provider TEAMGROUP today launched the TEAMGROUP PRO+ MicroSDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 Memory Card. It meets the Application Performance Class A2, UHS Speed Class 3, and Video Speed Class V30 standards and has read and write speeds of up to 160 MB/s and 110 MB/s, respectively. Not only is it compatible with a wide range of mobile devices and cameras, but it also allows consumers to experience high-definition 4K videos and photos and cherish every precious moment.

The TEAMGROUP PRO+ MicroSDXC UHS-I U3 A2 V30 Memory Card features high reliability and stable performance and is rated at UHS Speed Class 3 and Video Speed Class V30. Read speed can reach up to 160 MB/s, and write speed maxes out at 110 MB/s. It's perfect for storing high-definition 4K photos and video recordings, allowing you to capture every moment. Rated at an Application Performance Class of A2 and capable of high IOPS, this brand-new top-performing card provides a fast and smooth performance on mobile devices. Expand your storage easily with this card, which is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities and is compatible with a wide range of smart devices, cameras, and other equipment. It has passed rigorous testing for its waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, anti-static, anti-X-ray, and extreme temperature resistant design. Users can record and play with peace of mind.

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Starfield players can now explore the depths of gaming – and open space – while making Constellation proud. Seagate Technology Holdings plc today announced the company’s Starfield Special Edition Game Drive and Game Hub for Xbox, taking Seagate’s popular line of storage for gamers to the next level. The new external hard drives deliver speed and high capacity to make the Xbox gamer’s journey through the universe unforgettable.

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Officially licensed by Bethesda and wrapped in exclusive artwork commemorating the explorers from Constellation, the Game Drive and Game Hub display a design that feels pulled directly from the Settled Systems of Starfield. Featuring customizable RGB LED lighting, the drives bring the majesty of the stars to the gamers’ ecosystem. Available with up to 5TB of capacity, the Game Drive is lightweight in design, making it easy to take an entire library on-the-go. The Game Drive and the Game Hub are connected and powered with high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1, and the Game Drive does not need a separate power cord, making it easy for gamers to play from anywhere. Designed to work with Xbox Series X|S or Xbox One, both drives are easily installed through Xbox OS in under two minutes so gamers can launch into action.

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ASUS today announced the TUF Gaming AS1000, a portable high-performance M.2 NVMe 1 TB SSD with innovative cooling features to ensure ultrafast data transfers. TUF Gaming AS1000 uses a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x1 connection and is compatible with PCs, laptops, and the latest gaming consoles. This SSD has been subjected to stringent durability testing to ensure stored data is well-protected from everyday spills and knocks. Plus, bundled NTI Backup Now EZ software (valued at up to US$35.99) allows for easy data backup and recovery.

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Military-grade toughness
The TUF Gaming AS1000 has been subjected to a rigorous battery of durability tests, including the U.S-military-grade MIL-STD-810H drop test and IP68 water-and-dust-resistance tests. Devices were dropped from various heights, submerged in water, and exposed to dust and dirt to ensure toughness, making the TUF Gaming AS1000 more than capable of withstanding accidental bumps, knocks, and spills.

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SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has started mass production of its 238-layer 4D NAND Flash memory, following the development in August 2022, and that product compatibility test with a global smartphone manufacturer is underway.

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"SK hynix has developed solution products for smartphones and client SSDs which are used as PC storage devices, adopting the 238-layer NAND technology, and has moved into mass production in May," the company said. "Given that the company secured world-class competitiveness in price, performance and quality for both 238-layer NAND and the previous generation 176-layer NAND, we expect these products to drive earnings improvement in the second half of the year."

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Micron Technology, Inc.,today announced volume production availability of high-capacity 96GB DDR5 RDIMMs in speeds up to 4800MT/s, which have double the bandwidth compared to DDR4 memory. By unlocking the next level of monolithic technology, the integration of Micron’s high-density memory solutions empowers artificial intelligence (AI) and in-memory database workloads and eliminates the need for costly die stacking that also adds latency. Micron’s 96GB DDR5 RDIMM modules are qualified with 4th Gen AMD EPYC™ processors. Additionally, the Supermicro 8125GS — an AMD-based system — includes the Micron 96GB DDR5 modules and is an excellent platform for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and deep learning training, and industrial server workloads.

“Delivering high-capacity memory solutions that enable the right performance for compute-intensive workloads is essential to Micron’s role as a leading memory innovator and manufacturer. Micron’s 96GB DDR5 DRAM module establishes a new optimized total cost of ownership solution for our customers,” stated Praveen Vaidyanathan, vice president and general manager of Micron’s Compute Products Group. “Our collaboration with a flexible system provider like Supermicro leverages each of our strengths to provide customers with the latest memory technology to address their most challenging data center needs.”

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