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Samsung Announces First Compute Express Link Memory Module

Home News (Image credit: Samsung) In a press release today, Samsung has announced memory modules based on the CXL standard, bringing together PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 for AI and high-performance computing work in data centers. (Image credit: Samsung) CXL is an open standard first mooted in 2019, with a view to bringing high-speed, low latency… Read more

Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron Accused of Fixing DRAM Prices

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron allegedly used their control over the memory market to fix DRAM pricing, accuses a new class-action lawsuit from Hagens Berman. If you’re experiencing some deja vu, that’s because Hagens Berman filed similar suits in 2002 and 2018. The first was settled for $345 million in… Read more

Lexar SL200 Portable SSD 1 TB Review

Introduction Lexar has made a name for itself in the portable storage market. They are very well known for their SD cards and USB sticks, so it’s natural for them to expand into other areas of flash storage, like consumer SSDs. Lexar was founded as a subsidiary of Micron, but was sold to Longsys in… Read more

Gigabyte Aorus Gen4 7000s M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Nanocarbon Cooled for Speed

Our Verdict Gigabyte Aorus Gen4 7000s is a high-performance, premium-priced M.2 NVMe SSD that keeps cool under any workload due to its sleek pre-installed heatsink. For + Competitive performance + Attractive design + Effective cooling + AES 256-bit encryption + 5-year warranty and high endurance ratings Go to page: Features and Specifications Today, we have… Read more

Enmotus FuzeDrive P200 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: AI Storage Beats SSD Caching

Our Verdict The FuzeDrive P200 is a QLC-based hybrid SSD that defies the norm through clever tiering technology that delivers higher endurance, but the excessive pricing isn’t for everyone. For + Large static and dynamic SLC caches + Competitive performance + Software package + 5-year warranty + High endurance ratings Against – High cost –… Read more

Intel To Invest $3.5 Billion In New Mexico Fab Upgrade

Home News (Image credit: Intel) Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger appeared on 60 Minutes tonight to discuss the ongoing chip shortages in a wide-ranging interview with CBS News correspondent Leslie Stahl. Stahl noted during the program that Intel would announce a $3.5 billion upgrade to its Rio Rancho facility in New Mexico this week. Intel also… Read more

Crucial’s DDR5 RAM Is Ready For Retail

Home News Crucial DDR5 (Image credit: XFastest) It looks like DDR5 RAM is almost ready for purchase. Chinese news outlet XFastest this week shared photographs of the first retail DDR5 memory modules from Crucial, showing the components in retail packaging, just aching to hit shelves. As seen in the images, the publication blocked out the… Read more

Silicon Power UD70 2 TB Review

Introduction Silicon Power is a Taiwanese hardware manufacturer founded in 2003. In enthusiast circles, they are well known for providing high-quality flash storage products at reasonable pricing. Silicon Power’s various product lines include DRAM modules, SSDs, flash drives, and portable storage. Today, we are taking a look at the Silicon Power UD70, which is a… Read more

Lexar NM620 1 TB Review

Introduction Lexar has made a name for itself in the portable storage market—they are very well known for their SD cards and USB sticks, so it’s natural for them to expand into other areas of flash storage, like consumer SSDs. Lexar was founded as a subsidiary of Micron, but was sold to Longsys in 2017… Read more

What Are HBM, HBM2 and HBM2E? A Basic Definition

Home References (Image credit: AMD) HBM stands for high bandwidth memory and is a type of memory interface used in 3D-stacked DRAM (dynamic random access memory) in some AMD GPUs (aka graphics cards), as well as the server, high-performance computing (HPC) and networking and client space. Samsung and SK Hynix make HBM chips. Ultimately, HBM… Read more

Team Group T-Create Expert 2 TB Review – Endurance: 12,000 TBW!

Introduction Team Group is a well-known Taiwanese hardware manufacturer with a long history of catering to the needs of enthusiasts and gamers from all over the globe. Their lineup includes DRAM memory and solid-state drives, and they also offer various memory cards and USB thumb drives. Today, we are reviewing the Team Group T-Create Expert… Read more

Patriot Viper VP4300 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Killer Looks, Fast Performance

Our Verdict Patriot’s Viper VP4300 is a high-end PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD with all the features and performance you could want from an enthusiast-grade SSD, but you’ll pay a premium for the privilege. For + Included heatsink and graphene label + Appealing aesthetics + AES 256-bit hardware encryption + Large hybrid SLC cache +… Read more

Adata XPG Gammix S70 M.2 NVMe SSD Review: Big Heatsink, Hot Performance

Our Verdict Adata’s XPG Gammix S70 is fast and features almost everything you could want from a high-end PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD, but the heatsink is a bit restrictive and not quite as refined as our current best picks. For + Very fast sequential performance + High endurance + AES 256-bit hardware encryption + Black… Read more

Corsair MP400 2 TB Review

Introduction Corsair is a US-based peripherals and hardware company founded in 1994. It is now one of the leading manufacturers for gaming gear, with a portfolio spanning nearly every component you need: DRAM memory modules, flash SSDs, keyboards, mice, cases, cooling, and much more. The Corsair MP400 SSD is a value-optimized M.2 NVMe SSD based… Read more

Galax HOF Teases Overclockable DDR5 Modules: Onboard VRM and PMICs?

Home News (Image credit: Galax) As DDR5 memory and supported platforms are approaching their launch, more makers of sophisticated DRAM modules are teasing their upcoming DDR5 products. Galax did exactly this today. “DDR5 memory module is coming soon,” a statement over Galax OC Lab on Facebook reads. The post also shows a palette of Micron’s DRAM chips marked… Read more