GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, announced today the latest AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD with an M.2 2280 form factor. Harnessing the power of a PCIe® 5.0 controller with ultra-fast 3D-TLC NAND Flash, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD delivers a boosted performance of more than 70% over PCIe® 4.0 SSDs with easy installation and superb capability. Equipped with the ultimate thermal design of M.2 Thermal Guard Extreme, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD becomes the perfect choice for power users, content creators, and gamers.

With PCIe® 5.0 support on new motherboard platforms, the bandwidth and transfer performance are raised to the next level. The AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD is equipped with the latest Phison PS5026-E26 8-channel controller, providing users with superior control of random read speeds. Along with an over 232-layer stack structure of 3D-TLC NAND Flash and a built-in LPDDR4 cache design, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD unleashes the full potential of PCIe® 5.0 performance with 12 GB/s ultra-fast access speed, which is more than a 70% increase compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, with AORUS optimized Direct Storage support, the AORUS Gen5 12000 SSD brings next-level performance with optimized stability.

Transcend Information Inc. (Transcend), a leading manufacturer of digital storage and multimedia solutions, is thrilled to present its latest super-mini portable SSD, the ESD300. Boasting a lightning-fast USB 10Gbps transfer rate, super-compact size, ample storage capacity, and a USB Type-C connector, the ESD300 ushers in a new era of seamless data transfer and incredible storage efficiency. With broad compatibility across USB-C devices and various operating systems, the ESD300 sets a new standard for on-the-go data accessibility and convenience.

The Size of a USB Drive, Yet With The Powerful Performance of an SSD
Transcend's ESD300 portable SSD guarantees a fast USB 10Gbps transfer rate, unleashing maximum R/W speeds of up to 1,050/950 MB/s. Equipped with the capabilities of a solid-state drive (SSD) and enhanced with built-in SLC Cache technology as well as onboard ECC, the ESD300 is the ultimate storage solution for 4K videos, high-resolution photos, gaming files, and other critical data. Encased in a robust aluminum casing designed for efficient heat dissipation, you can rest assured that your data is safeguarded with the highest level of protection.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced its new flagship UHS-I memory card model ‘PRO Ultimate’ in microSD and full-size SD form factors, enabling professional photographers and content creators to maximize productivity in their creative workflows. The new PRO Ultimate lineup features a capacity of up to 512 gigabytes (GB) and a remarkable sequential read speed of up to 200 megabytes-per-second (MB/s).

“With the growing volume of high-resolution content generated from gadgets such as drones, action cameras and DSLR cameras, professional creators should be able to work with large–sized content seamlessly, whether they are writing, reading or transferring their data,” said Hangu Sohn, Vice President of Memory Brand Product Biz Team at Samsung Electronics. “As creators rely on high speed and performance of the memory cards, the new Samsung PRO Ultimate significantly reinforces such needs through enhanced controller technologies and multi-proof protection features.”

CDRLabs has taken yet another look at Crucial's award winning P5 Plus SSD. This time around though, we've reviewed the new heatsink-equipped version of the drive. In addition to its integrated heatsink, the P5 Plus is powered by Micron's own DM02A1 controller and is available with up to 2TB of their industry-leading 176-layer 3D TLC NAND flash. The drive also includes advanced features like full dynamic write acceleration, error correction, full hardware-based encryption, adaptive thermal protection and support for Microsoft's DirectStorage for faster gaming load times. 

T-FORCE, the gaming division of TEAMGROUP, today announced the addition of new coolers to its lineup, including the T-FORCE DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler and the T-FORCE RT-X120 ARGB Fan. In response to the rapid development of consumer storage products, especially the transition from PCIe Gen 4 SSDs to PCIe Gen 5 SSDs, TEAMGROUP provides a complete cooling solution for the hotter temperatures of PCIe Gen 5 SSDs during high transfer speeds. TEAMGROUP cooler allows SSDs to maintain optimal operating temperatures and achieve stable high-speed operation over sustained periods, providing consumers with a flawless read and write experience with the latest Gen 5 SSDs.

The T-FORCE DARK AirFlow I SSD Cooler was granted a Taiwan Utility Model Patent this year. It uses graphene patented dual-layer structure for cooling and two 5mm diameter pure copper heat pipes with multi-layered aluminum alloy cooling fins to multiply the cooling area and accelerate heat transfer and dispersion. In addition, it features a high-pressure smart PWM fan that can precisely adjust fan speeds according to the temperature to efficiently remove heat accumulated in the aluminum fins. The cooling structure utilizes patented ultra-thin graphene, excellent thermal conductive material, increased cooling area, a high air pressure smart PWM fan, and other cooling methods to make the M.2 2280 Gen 5 SSDs run stably and transfer at extremely fast speeds, creating the highest performing active M.2 2280 Gen 5 SSD cooler.

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.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the launch of two new cards: the Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER Series and Lexar Professional SILVER PRO SD card.

The Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER Series boasts transfer speeds of up to 1750MB/s read to transfer high-resolution photos and video footage—and its write speeds of up to 1300MB/s, paired with high-capacity options, allow users to quickly capture a high volume of photos and videos—making it a perfect card for photographers and videographers.

Designed for photographers and videographers looking to shoot in Full-HD and 4K, the Lexar SILVER PRO SDXC card delivers superior performance to capture great shots and accelerate workflows. It features write speeds up to 160MB/s and is rated V60 to capture stunning 4K video and gorgeous still images. It is available in high capacities up to 512GB and provides read speeds of up to 280MB/s. Together these features allow creative professionals to keep shooting for longer and also reduce transfer times when moving photos for post-production work.

Both cards come with generous warranties that speak to the reliability of Lexar products. The Lexar Professional CFexpress Type B Card SILVER comes with a lifetime limited warranty while the Lexar Professional SILVER PRO SD card comes with a limited 10-year warranty.