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The highly anticipated next-generation game console Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch this week, ushering in a new era of gaming with revolutionary hardware upgrades, including a more powerful processor and enhanced graphics performance. This evolution promises gamers sharper visuals, faster speed, and content-rich gaming experiences. However, these benefits bring significantly larger file sizes and heightened read/write demands, posing unprecedented storage challenges. To meet these revolutionary storage needs, the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusively utilizes the SD Express 7.1 microSD memory card. ADATA Technology, a leading memory brand, is primed with its Premier Extreme microSDXC SD Express 7.1 memory card, featuring industry-leading speeds of up to 800MB/s read and 700MB/s write, coupled with a generous 512GB capacity, to deliver an unparalleled experience for gamers.
ADATA microSD Express 7.1 Memory Card: Ultimately Unleashing the Potential of Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2’s revolutionary hardware upgrades empower game developers to craft masterpieces with more exquisite visuals, grander worlds, and deeper content. Yet, the accompanying surge in game file sizes presents a formidable challenge for Switch 2’s internal storage. The SD Express 7.1 standard, with its PCIe Gen3 x1 interface and NVMe protocol, delivers read/write efficiency 2.7 times that of UHS-II microSD cards,[1] emerging as the key to unlocking this next-generation console's true potential. The ADATA Premier Extreme SD Express 7.1 microSDXC memory card incorporates the Silicon Motion SM2708 SD Express controller, which successfully validated by Switch 2 compatibility testing. Boasting industry-leading 800/700 MB/s read/write speeds, it will dramatically shorten Nintendo Switch 2 game download and installation times, accelerate the application of update packages, and enhance the smoothness of file saving and high-definition video capture – comprehensively optimizing the entire gaming journey. This allows players to fully unleash their console's capabilities without being constrained by storage bottlenecks.
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Today at Computex 2025, Micron Technology, Inc. expanded its leadership in consumer storage by unveiling its latest high-performance SSDs — the Crucial T710 PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD and the Crucial X10 Portable SSD. Forged from years of dedicated research and development, these next-gen SSDs redefine performance standards across the board by pushing the limits of speed, capacity and durability — powering your world at full speed.
“Our fastest Gen5 drive yet, the Crucial T710 SSD turbocharges gaming and creative applications,” said Dinesh Bahal, corporate vice president and general manager of Micron’s Commercial Products Group. “Meanwhile, our X10 portable drive is a powerhouse, effortlessly handling massive backups, games and photo libraries — no matter where life takes you or what it throws your way. These innovations from Crucial underscore our relentless effort to exceed our customers’ storage needs.”
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Phison Electronics, a leading innovator of NAND controllers and NAND storage solutions, today announced a showcase of breakthrough technologies at COMPUTEX 2025. Coinciding with this year’s theme, “Connecting AI,” Phison is aligning six major trends—Generative AI, Advanced Computing, Sustainability, Next-Generation Connectivity, Smart Applications, and Innovation—within powerful solutions that drive AI deployment and tomorrow's digital infrastructure.
Under the theme “Accelerate Innovation with Phison,” Phison is exhibiting its latest developments at Booth MO419a, 4th Floor, Hall 1, Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The lineup spans enterprise SSDs, AI deployment platforms, advanced SSD controllers, and PCIe high-speed signal ICs—demonstrating Phison’s pivotal role in accelerating AI transformation across industries.
Pascari X200Z: Enterprise SSD Built for the AI Era
Phison’s Pascari X-Series is built to meet the performance and endurance demands of modern enterprise workloads, from AI acceleration to mission-critical storage infrastructure. Expanding this powerful lineup, Phison introduces the Pascari X200Z, which is its most write-intensive and performance-optimized enterprise SSD to date. Designed for the high write endurance demands of generative AI and real-time analytics, the flagship Pascari X200Z enterprise SSD features a PCIe Gen5 NVMe interface with near-SCM latency and up to 60 DWPD endurance. Engineered for AI training workloads, transactional databases, and high-frequency data logging, the X200Z delivers unmatched scalability and sustained write performance, setting a new benchmark for enterprise storage solutions.
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Patriot Memory, a global leader in high-performance memory, storage, and gaming-grade hardware, returns to COMPUTEX 2025 with a powerful lineup of next-generation innovations. The company will unveil record-breaking DRAM speeds and the world’s first DRAM-less PCIe Gen5 SSD, alongside intelligent storage accessories designed for today’s mobile lifestyles. In parallel, ACPI, Patriot’s industrial brand, will debut robust enterprise and edge AI solutions—further reinforcing Patriot’s leadership in performance and reliability across global markets.
Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB & Non-RGB High-Performance DRAM
The Viper Xtreme 5 CKD RGB and Non-RGB modules deliver ultra-high data rates of up to 9600MT/s. Featuring an integrated Client Clock Driver (CKD) for independent signal timing, these modules maintain exceptional stability during extreme overclocking—without relying on the CPU’s internal clock. It’s a breakthrough solution designed for hardcore performance enthusiasts and overclockers.
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KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the development and prototype demonstration of its new KIOXIA CM9 Series PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ SSDs. These next-generation drives are the first enterprise SSDs built with KIOXIA’s 8th generation BiCS FLASH™ TLC–based 3D flash memory, which incorporates CBA (CMOS directly Bonded to Array) technology – an architectural innovation that delivers significant advances in power efficiency, performance and density, while doubling available capacity per flash device.
As the demands of modern computing intensify, applications such as AI, machine learning, and high-performance computing require a sophisticated solid state storage infrastructure – requiring not only enterprise-class performance but also higher power efficiency to ensure scalability and manageable operational costs. Addressing these requirements is central to the design of the KIOXIA CM9 Series, which is purpose-built to support next-generation data center workloads.
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Setting a new standard for client SSDs, Sandisk today unveiled the powerful WD_BLACK™ SN8100 NVMe™ SSD with PCIe® Gen 5.0 technology, a cutting-edge internal SSD delivering speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and capacities up to 8TB, for high-performance gaming, content creation and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
With the evolution of gaming graphics, high-quality 4K and 8K content and AI applications, today’s gamers and professionals need solutions to help maximize the performance of their PCs. The Sandisk WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe™ PCIe® Gen 5.0 SSD is built for hardcore PC gamers looking to add the most advanced combination of speed and reliability to their rig for peak performance and for professionals needing a top-of-the-line PC storage solution for intensive workflows and AI applications. In addition to blistering speeds, the new PCIe® Gen 5.0 SSD is also 100% more power efficient than Sandisk’s high-performance PCIe® Gen 4.0 SSD.
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Kingston FURY, the high-performance division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, announces its PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 SSD, Kingston FURY Renegade G5 for gaming and high-power users seeking maximum performance.
Kingston FURY™ Renegade G5 allows users to unleash the full capability of their system by leveraging the latest PCIe Gen5 x 4 controller and 3D TLC NAND to reach extreme speeds up to 14,800/14,000MB/s read/write and over 2M IOPS. Kingston FURY Renegade G5 is optimized for performance PC and workstations to eliminate storage bottlenecks and significantly reduce load times, making it the ideal drive for when you’re deep in high-intensity gaming, editing, or a data-heavy workflow.
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ProGrade Digital, Inc., founded with a mission to provide the highest quality professional grade digital memory cards, solid state drives, hubs, and workflow solutions, announces its higher capacity SDXC UHS-II V60 1TB memory card. The SDXC V60 1TB offers the same read speed of up to 250MB/s and write speed of up to 130MB/s as our other SDXC V60 Gold memory cards. Professionals can now capture even longer clips of high-resolution video and/or a greater amount of still images. ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II, U3, Class 10, V60 cards bring high performance to digital cinema cameras, DSLR, and mirrorless cameras, which produce incredibly rich data streams and require greater capacity from a memory card.
“The addition of a 1TB capacity point to our existing high performance SDXC V60 Gold line of memory cards allows for extended shooting times for both photo and video customers” says Josh Brewer, Product Manager at ProGrade Digital. “Customers can now shoot for longer without needing to change memory cards, saving both time and space on a shoot.”
ProGrade Digital SDXC V60 UHS-II V60 1TB, U3, Class 10 Memory Card:
- Maximum read speed up to 250MB/s
- Burst write speed of up to 130MB/s
- Minimum sustained write speed 60MB/s
- Capacity: 1TB
- MSRP: $249.99
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XPG, a fast-growing provider of systems, components, and peripherals for Gamers, Esports Pros, and Tech Enthusiasts and gaming brand of ADATA Technology, the world's leading brand for memory modules and flash memory, has announced the launch of its latest high-performance PCIe Gen5 SSD series—the MARS 980. Engineered specifically for professional gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclocking specialists, the new series meets the soaring demands of artificial intelligence applications and high-performance computing. Featuring breakthrough performance speeds of up to 14,000MB/s and utilizing an advanced 6nm process controller, the MARS 980 significantly enhances both performance and power efficiency. Furthermore, it introduces the industry's first-ever hybrid liquid-and-air cooling solution, effectively addressing the heat challenges posed by high-speed PCIe Gen5 SSD operations. The MARS 980 SSD lineup comprises three distinctive models—MARS 980 STORM, MARS 980 BLADE, and MARS 980 PRO—each optimized for various user needs and scenarios, fully supporting AI-driven creative workflows, data-intensive tasks, and high-speed operations. Undoubtedly, the MARS 980 series positions itself as the most compelling choice in the Gen5 SSD market.
MARS 980 STORM – Maximum Performance with Hybrid Cooling
The MARS 980 STORM, utilizes the power of a PCIe Gen5 x4 interface, delivering extraordinary sequential speeds of up to 14,000MB/s read and 13,000MB/s write. Uniquely, it is the industry's first to adopt a patented design combining liquid and air cooling, along with a vertical, symmetrical dual-fan setup. By combining increased thermal capacity, efficient heat conduction via copper heat pipes, and active airflow from dual integrated fans, the innovative design dramatically reduces operating temperatures by approximately 20% compared to traditional fanless heatsinks. Powered directly through the M.2 slot, the active cooling system requires no additional cables, simplifying installation and enhancing user convenience. With its spacious 4TB storage capacity, the MARS 980 STORM caters not only to AI-driven computations and data analytics but also to professional gamers and content creators seeking the ultimate storage performance.
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Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the NQ780 M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD and the Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD, designed to provide the peak performance needed to keep every game running smoothly.
The Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD delivers speeds up to 14,000MB/s read and 13,000MB/s write to provide superior performance for professional-grade systems. Its 6nm controller optimizes heat control for more efficient performance and customers can pair it with an AMD Ryzen or Intel i9 processor for a next-level game experience. The drive features DRAM Cache and SLC dynamic cache to greatly enhance data transfer speeds to reduce wait times and improve system responsiveness.
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