CDRLabs kicks off the week with another look at Samsung's latest NVMe SSD, the 990 EVO Plus. This time around, we've reviewed the 1TB version of the drive which combines Samsung's DRAM-less "Piccolo" controller with their 8th-generation 236-layer V-NAND flash. The 990 EVO Plus also offers support for both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces as well as a long list of features including Samsung's Intelligent TurboWrite 3.0 technology, AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and support for the company's Magician software.

Patriot Memory today announced the launch of the P400 V4, a high-performance PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD that delivers exceptional speeds of up to 6,200MB/s read and 5,200MB/s write. This versatile storage solution is optimized for both PC and PlayStation 5 platforms, offering gamers and content creators unprecedented performance and reliability.

‍The P400 V4 leverages cutting-edge PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe technology to provide lightning-fast data transfer speeds while maintaining efficient power consumption. On the PlayStation 5, the drive achieves impressive sequential read speeds of up to 6,000MB/s, ensuring quick load times and smooth gameplay across all gaming platforms.

Silicon Power (SP) is excited to announce the launch of its first M.2 PCIe 2230 E-Key SSD, the MEM3K0E, further solidifying its commitment to delivering innovative and versatile solutions for the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and edge computing applications. With the introduction of this compact form factor, the company provides developers with more options to optimize system configurations while empowering next-generation AI technologies.

An Optimized Cache and Buffer Solution
Compliant to the PCIe 3.1 standard and NVMe 1.4 protocol, the MEM3K0E is specifically designed for devices equipped with E-Key slots, making it an ideal cache and buffer storage solution to complement M-Key slot primary drives. Its chief role is to maintain stable system performance by balancing the workload during resource-intensive tasks, which it achieves with features such as a thermal throttling function and built-in voltage detector. With storage capacity options of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, the MEM3K0E offers scalability for various applications, ranging from compact embedded systems to high-performance computing environments.

Samsung Electronics America, a world leader in advanced memory technology, has expanded its microSD portfolio with a line of new cards inspired by iconic characters from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, giving players an exciting new way to celebrate their fandom, while expanding their storage and powering ultra-fast gameplay. Created in collaboration with SEGA, the Sonic the Hedgehog PRO Plus microSDs will feature special designs depicting Knuckles (128GB), Tails (256GB), Sonic (512GB) and Shadow (1TB).

“Samsung PRO Plus microSD cards provide gamers, content creators and more with an easy, reliable, and secure way to store large amounts of data – delivering Sonic-speed right to your fingertips,” said Jim Kiczek, Vice President of Memory Marketing at Samsung Electronics America. “Since debuting more than three decades ago, Sonic has become an icon of pop culture, featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. Now, with the Sonic the Hedgehog PRO Plus microSD cards, we’re combining the franchise’s instantly recognizable characters with the speed and reliability of Samsung PRO Plus microSDs to give your gear the ultimate Sonic boost.”

SK hynix Inc. announced today that it has completed development of its high-capacity SSD product, ‘PS1012 U.2’, designed for AI data centers.

As the era of AI accelerates, the demand for high-performance enterprise SSDs (eSSD) is rapidly increasing, and QLC technology, which enables high capacity, has become the industry standard. In line with this trend, SK hynix has developed a 61TB product using this technology and introduced it to the market.

SK hynix has been leading the SSD market for AI data centers with Solidigm, a subsidiary which commercialized QLC-based eSSD for the first time in the world. With the development of PS1012, the company expects to build a balanced SSD portfolio, thereby maximizing synergy between the two companies.

KIOXIA Corporation plans to begin selling the "EXCERIA PLUS G4 SSD Series" as a new personal SSD product under the "KIOXIA" brand from late January. It is recommended for gamers and content creators who want high performance from their PCs for gaming, video editing, and other uses. The "EXCERIA PLUS G4 SSD Series" supports the PCIe® 5.0 interface and achieves a maximum sequential read speed of 10,000MB/s and a maximum sequential write speed of 8,200MB/s (2TB).

In terms of power efficiency, this series has achieved an improvement of approximately 80% in maximum sequential read speed compared to the previous generation EXCERIA PLUS G3 series . In addition, it uses a label with a heat spreader to support heat dissipation.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, IPC solutions, and storage devices, introduces the Storming V 16GB/8GB DDR4 memory ideal for budget-friendly, casual home entertainment systems.

The Storming V DDR4 memory is an excellent choice for modern home entertainment systems, combining outstanding performance with affordability. Designed for casual entertainment and gaming, it delivers exceptional speed and stability, handling popular mid-range titles effortlessly to provide smooth gameplay and rapid data transfer rates. With a strong emphasis on practicality and performance, the Storming V DDR4 is the smart choice to elevate your everyday computing and entertainment experience.