PNY announced the addition of the CS3150 M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 SSD with integrated heatsinks to its lineup of solid-state drives.

The CS3150 is at the forefront of cutting-edge storage, leveraging the NVMe PCIe Gen5 x4 interface to deliver unrivaled data transfer speeds. With sequential read/write speeds up to 12,000 MB/s and 11,000 MB/s2 respectively, this breakthrough technology catapults computing experiences to unprecedented levels, making it an ideal choice for professionals, enthusiasts, and anyone seeking the pinnacle of storage performance.

Innovative Heatsink
The CS3150 at launch will be available in 1TB and 2TB, 4 densities and will come integrated with one of three different dual-fan heatsinks – Black, White, or Black-RGB. These revolutionary heatsinks have an innovative design with not one but two ultra-quiet fans to maximize heat dissipation generated by highly intensive applications, prolonged workloads, and lightning-fast transfer speeds.

CORSAIR, a world leader in enthusiast components for gamers, creators, and PC builders, today announced the launch of the MP700 PRO, its fastest PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD to date. Available in capacities up to 4TB, with three different cooling options, the MP700 PRO sets a new standard for next-generation storage, with sequential read and write performance reaching a phenomenal 12,400MB/sec and 11,800MB/sec respectively—that’s up to 75% faster than PCIe 4.0 SSDs.

On top of the impressive sequential throughput, the random read and write performance of up to 1.5 million read and 1.6 million write input/output operations per second (IOPS) put the MP700 PRO way ahead of the best PCIe Gen 4 drives. The MP700 PRO is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 motherboards, making this an upgrade that will last you for years to come. Native support for Microsoft® DirectStorage ensures that you’ll get the most from the latest games, while copying files in Windows and loading applications has never felt so fast.

Samsung Electronics America today unveiled the T5 EVO, a light-weight and portable Solid State Drive (SSD) that provides up to 8 terabytes (TB) of capacity, the largest capacity currently available on the USB portable SSD market. The drive is perfect for anyone looking to shift from hard disk drives (HDDs) to SSDs. Along with its capacity, the T5 EVO delivers solid speeds in a compact and durable design, making it ideal for those looking to store and access files, photos, videos and more.

The T5 EVO joins the award-winning Samsung portable SSD portfolio, providing another great option for high-capacity storage alongside the T7 Shield, for adventurers seeking extreme durability, and the T9, for professional use. The T5 EVO has the largest storage capacity of any Samsung portable SSD and improves the external HDD experience by offering improved speed and reliability. Based on USB 3.2 Gen 1, the T5 EVO can transfer data up to 3.8 times faster than external HDDs, making it even easier for you to transfer large files.

Patriot Memory, a leading manufacturer of high-performance enthusiast memory modules, SSDs, flash storage and gaming peripherals, has announced the upcoming release of their newest external storage solution: the Transporter External Portable SSD.

Featuring sequential read speeds of up to 1000MB/s and write speeds of up to 1000MB/s, high-speed USB 3.2 support and compatibility with prior USB versions, the Transporter Portable SSD offers supreme performance for easy file, photo, video and any kind of download or transfer. Along with its plug-and-play design, sleek compact exterior and dual Type-C to Type A+C connection, the Transporter Portable SSD offers the perfect combination of versatility, performance and quality for any PC or Mac user.

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is excited to announce the NM790 with Heatsink M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD. This product release builds upon the success of its predecessor, the NM790 (without heatsink) which claimed several awards, including Best High-Capacity SSD from PC Gamer, Best High-Capacity PCI Express 4.0 SSD from PC Mag, Best Dram-less SSD 2023 from Tom’s Hardware, and more.

This new version of the NM790 is designed for PS5 and PC gaming rigs and delivers even more performance – 7400MB/s sequential read, 6500MB/s sequential write1, with random read and write speeds of up to 1,100K IOPs. The addition of an integrated heatsink keeps things running smoothly even at full throttle, ensuring that systems stay cool and maintain speed, power efficiency, and thermal control for sustained high-performance on both PlayStation® 5 and PCs.

With creators and mobile professionals in mind, Silicon Power is launching two new high-speed portable SSDs: the DS72 and the MS70. Meticulously engineered and optimized for the creative process, these workflow-enhancing storage solutions pack mighty performance into an ultra-compact form. Blazing-fast read and write speeds with USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface handle large files, high-resolution media, and resource-intensive software effortlessly. In fact, these drives can transfer a 30-minute 4K video in under 28 seconds!

Effortless Compatibility with the DS72
The DS72 not only delivers impressive read and write speeds up to 1,050MB/s and 850MB/s as well as ample capacities up to 1TB – it offers seamless versatility by featuring both Type-A and Type-C connectors to accommodate a wide range of user scenarios. Creators can effortlessly share a presentation from a MacBook with a Windows laptop using the Type-C connector, and then plug it into a public computer with a Type-A port to access the files without any compatibility issues. Photographers and videographers can easily transfer high-resolution media from a Type-C-equipped camera to a Type-A laptop or vice versa, simplifying the workflow and reducing downtime during shoots or editing sessions. Mobile professionals who use smartphones, tablets, and laptops with varying USB ports can rely on the DS72 to quickly access files on all of their devices without carrying multiple adapters or cables.

Micron Technology, Inc., today announced the availability of the Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe SSD as an expansion of its award-winning NVMe solid-state drive (SSD) portfolio. The Crucial T500 SSD is a best-in-class PCIe® 4.0 NVMe drive, which leverages Micron’s advanced 232-layer 3D NAND technology with industry-leading NAND I/O speeds of 2.4 gigabytes per second (GB/s) and is engineered to improve performance for console and PC gamers, photo and video editors and content creators. Available in two options, the T500 SSD with the heatsink is specifically designed for platforms like the PlayStation® 5 (PS5™) and PC gaming rigs, while the version without the heatsink fits well in laptops, desktops and workstations.

The T500 offers up to a 40% higher performance-to-power ratio, and speeds that are two times faster than the previous Gen3 NVMe SSD offering. With lightning-fast sequential read and write speeds up to 7,400MB/s and 7,000MB/s respectively, Crucial T500 SSDs enable gamers to load games up to 16% faster, get quicker game texture renders and reduced CPU utilization with Microsoft® DirectStorage. Likewise, it is easy to install and has up to 2TB of storage – making it perfect for PS5 upgrades or UHD/8K+ videos. The T500 also delivers up to 42% faster performance in content creation applications, allowing users to run heavy workloads and render photos or videos faster.