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CDRLabs kicks off the week with brief look at Crucial's new DDR5 Pro desktop memory. Equipped with an integrated low-profile heat spreader, this DDR5-5600 memory enables up to 1.75 times the data rates and two times the bandwidth of DDR4 memory. Crucial's DDR5 Pro memory also supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO and features voltage regulation on the module through a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) for better power regulation and increased efficiency.
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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at Crucial's new PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD, the T700. Designed for enthusiasts, gamers, creators, and professionals who need next generation storage, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Phison's new PS5026-E26 controller and is available with up to 4TB of Micron's industry-leading 232-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The T700 is also available with or without a custom-designed premium heatsink and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface to deliver up to 12,400 MB/s read and 11,800 MB/s write speeds.
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Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Crucial's DDR5-5200 and 5600 desktop memory. Available in 8, 16 and 32GB densities, the DDR5-5200 memory can transfer data up to 1.63x faster and deliver up to 1.97x more bandwidth than DDR4, resulting in shorter load times, file transfers, downloads, lag time and improved refresh rates. Crucial's DDR5-5600 memory is available in additional densities and offers faster bandwidth and data rates. Both memory types also support Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO and feature voltage regulation on the module through a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) for better power regulation and increased efficiency.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of Silicon Power's Superior A2 memory card. Available in 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB capacities, this microSDXC card meets the UHS-I U3 and the Video Speed Class 30 (V30) standards and can be used to capture high-quality images and extended lengths of Full-HD and 4K Ultra HD video. The Superior A2 is also optimized for app performance on smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. With its A2 rating, the card is capable of 4,000 random read and 2,000 random write IOPS which equates to lightning-fast launches and smoother operation of your Android-based smartphone or tablet.
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CDRLabs kicks off the new year with a review of Solidigm's latest PCIe 4.0 SSD, the P44 Pro. Designed for intense performance workloads like gaming, content creation, video editing, and data analysis, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by SK hynix's "Aries" controller and is available with up to 2TB of their 176-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The P44 Pro is also equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface and features a proprietary NVMe storage driver that automatically and invisibly boosts performance by as much as 21% over devices running the default Windows driver.
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CDRLabs kicks off the week with a review of ADATA's latest PCIe 4.0 SSD, the LEGEND 960. Designed for professional-level tasks such as 3D graphics, film production and computer-aided engineering, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Silicon Motion's new SM2264 controller and is available with up to 2TB of 3D TLC NAND flash. The LEGEND 960 also utilizes dynamic SLC caching and a DRAM cache buffer to improve read and write performance as well as advanced hardware Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) code technology and AES 256-bit encryption to ensure data security and integrity. To top it all off, the LEGEND 960 is equipped with a slim, aluminum heatsink as well as an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface to deliver up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,800 MB/s write speeds.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of Samsung's latest NVMe SSD, the 990 PRO. Optimized for graphically demanding games and other intensive tasks including 3D rendering, 4K video editing, and data analysis, this compact, M.2 form factor SSD is powered by Samsung's new, in-house "Pascal" controller and is available with up to 4TB of their latest 7th generation V-NAND flash. The 990 PRO is also available with or without an RGB-enabled heatsink and is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface to deliver up to 7,400 MB/s read and 6,800 MB/s write speeds. To top it all off, the drive is optimized for Microsoft’s DirectStorage API software technology, which allows games to load much faster by leveraging the full speed of NVMe SSDs.
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Today, CDRLabs brings you a review of Crucial's latest Gen4 NVMe SSD, the P3 Plus. Designed to meet the needs of consumers, professionals, creators and gamers, this M.2 form factor drive is powered by Phison's PS5012-E21T controller and is available with up to 4TB of Micron's industry-leading 176-layer 3D QLC NAND flash. The P3 Plus also includes features like dynamic write acceleration, Redundant Array of Independent NAND (RAIN), multistep data integrity algorithms and adaptive thermal protection to keep your data safe while enhancing system reliability and performance. To top it all off, the drive is equipped with an ultra-fast PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4 interface and is capable of 5,000 MB/s read and 4,200 MB/s write speeds.
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CDRLabs has taken an in depth look at ADATA's latest external SSD, the Elite SE880. This pocket-sized, portable drive is powered by Silicon Motion's SM2320 controller and is available with up to 1TB of 3D TLC NAND flash. The Elite SE880 supports USB 3.2 Gen2 x2, is equipped with a Type-C port and is capable of transferring data at speeds up to 2,000 MB/s. To top it all off, the Elite SE880 works with Windows, Mac, Linux and Android as well as many of the latest gaming consoles and is covered by a 5-year warranty.
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CDRLabs has put together a brief review of Samsung's new and improved version of its PRO Endurance memory card. Available in 32GB, 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities, this microSD card is designed to meet the rigorous demands of surveillance cameras, dashboard cameras, doorbell cameras and body cameras. The PRO Endurance offers industry-leading endurance with up to 16 years (140,160 hours) of continuous recording time. Also, thanks to its 100 MB/s read and 40 MB/s write speeds, the card is ideal for handling large, high-resolution files while enabling seamless recording and playback in Full HD and 4K.
