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Crucial T500 2TB SSD with heatsink drops to $132

The Crucial T500 is one of the best PCIe 4.0 SSDs you can buy, ideal for both gaming or workstation use. The model with a built-in heatsink is currently on sale for just $132, making it an excellent and affordable option for upgrading your PS5.

By TechSpot Deals, June 9, 2025, 11:35 AM

Hardware Industry

Next-gen E2 SSD packs 1 petabyte of storage, enough for 11,000 4K movies in a ruler-sized drive

Something to look forward to: A revolutionary new SSD form factor could soon redefine high-density storage in data centers by narrowing the capacity gap between mechanical hard drives and solid-state drives. Known as E2, this QLC flash-based drive is reportedly capable of storing up to 1 petabyte (1 million gigabytes) of data while delivering performance comparable to that of a high-end SSD.

Full story By Kishalaya Kundu, June 5, 2025, 11:46 AM 12 comments

Hardware

Experimental Micron PCIe 6.0 SSD hits a massive 30.25 GB/s, but it's not ready for your rig yet

Double the speed of today's fastest consumer drives

By Zo Ahmed, May 24, 2025, 1:17 PM 10 comments

Hardware Product Finder

WD Black SN8100 debuts with PCIe 5.0, blazing-fast performance

The WD Black SN8100 marks Western Digital's entry into the PCIe 5.0 SSD market, offering significant performance improvements over PCIe 4.0 models. Reviewers praise the performance and power efficiency, while noting the steep price and the need for compatible hardware to fully benefit from it.

By Ivan Franco, May 13, 2025, 10:07 AM

Hardware Electronics

Sandisk's Stargate SSD architecture targets 512TB drives by 2027

Stargate to debut this year in Ultra QLC 64TB and 128TB models

By Alfonso Maruccia, May 12, 2025, 1:12 PM 19 comments

Hardware

New Gigabyte motherboards use pressurized thermal pads to cool hot-running SSDs by up to 12°C

Consistent pressure cooling eliminates throttling in Gen5 M.2 drives

By Zo Ahmed, May 12, 2025, 12:06 PM 10 comments

Hardware

Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs throttle PCIe 5.0 SSD speeds, tests reveal

The Arrow Lake disaster continues to bring bad news to Intel aficionados

Editor's take: It's no secret that Intel is in a tight spot. The company that invented the microprocessor doesn't seem to understand how to make great products anymore, and users are suffering significant performance issues as a consequence.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, May 12, 2025, 8:14 AM 19 comments

Hardware Industry

Micron raises prices on SSDs, memory products in response to tariffs

"We cannot be held accountable for the decisions made by your government"

By Skye Jacobs, April 9, 2025, 2:35 PM 14 comments

Hardware Electronics

Kioxia new optical PCIe 5.0 SSDs can do 40-meter cable lengths with no performance loss

Collaboration with AIOCore and Kyocera targets AI infrastructure

By Zo Ahmed, April 9, 2025, 11:27 AM

Hardware Industry

SK hynix finalizes acquisition of Intel's NAND business, takes full control of Solidigm

Intel's exit from NAND market marks another strategic pivot to growth areas

What just happened? Intel and SK hynix have finalized an $8.85 billion deal that transfers Intel's NAND flash memory business to the South Korean semiconductor giant, marking the completion of a multi-year transaction that began in 2020. The final phase of the acquisition concluded with SK hynix making a $1.9 billion payment to Intel.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, March 30, 2025, 7:04 AM 10 comments

Hardware Google

Google's Colossus internal storage system still relies on HDDs for storing most of its data

But a smart algorithm manages the system's massive cache comprised of SSDs

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 28, 2025, 3:51 PM 9 comments

Download of the Week Software

Samsung SSD Magician utility gets a makeover, improves ease of use

Samsung's SSD Magician software keeps SSDs, memory cards, and USB drives performing at their best, while offering features for data migration, security, compatibility, and optimization. Get firmware updates and then some.

By Erik Orejuela, March 25, 2025, 9:15 PM

Hardware AI

Seagate begins work on NVMe HDDs for cost-effective AI workloads

Working proof-of-concept, but Seagate has yet to disclose data rate or performance metrics

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 20, 2025, 3:43 PM

Electronics Product Finder

Samsung's first PCIe 5.0 SSD debuts, the expensive 9100 Pro

The Samsung 9100 Pro is a high-performance, power-efficient PCIe 5.0 SSD that stays cool under heavy load. However, to take full advantage of its speed, you'll need the right hardware and a big wallet.

By Ivan Franco, March 18, 2025, 11:49 AM

Hardware Electronics

Micron and Astera demo first PCIe 6.0 SSD, delivering 27GBps sequential read speeds

A lot of "firsts" here for a single demo bench...

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 10, 2025, 4:52 PM

Hardware Industry

Western Digital exits SSD market, shifts focus to hard drives as SanDisk takes over NAND operations

WD branding on SSDs may disappear soon

By Skye Jacobs, March 6, 2025, 8:49 AM 25 comments

Tech Deals Hardware

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB drops to just $129, while 990 Pro 1TB SSD hits $99

The Samsung 990 Pro is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD built for gaming and heavy workloads, delivering fast speeds and improved power efficiency. Meanwhile, the 990 Evo Plus, a hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 DRAM-less SSD, offers value for those seeking large storage capacities.

By TechSpot Deals, February 26, 2025, 4:13 PM

Hardware

Samsung's 9100 Pro SSD is the world's fastest consumer drive, hitting 14,800 MB/s sequential read speeds

Its first "true" Gen 5 SSD

By Kishalaya Kundu, February 26, 2025, 8:51 AM 10 comments

Hardware Industry

Memory makers cut production as NAND flash prices slide

Flash memory prices keep falling, but AI and high-capacity storage may fuel recovery

By Skye Jacobs, February 18, 2025, 7:48 AM

The Best SSDs and Storage - Early 2025

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, February 17, 2025, 5:18 AM TechSpot Hardware

Storage keeps getting faster and more efficient. NVMe SSDs dominate for speed, HDDs remain best for bulk storage, and portable drives offer convenience. Here are the top picks for every need in 2025.

Hardware

SanDisk's new Gen5 SSD offers blistering 14,000 MB/s speeds at just 7W

Built on Western Digital's latest 3D BiCS8 NAND flash

By Zo Ahmed, February 15, 2025, 2:20 PM 11 comments

Tech Deals Electronics

Crucial X9 Pro 2TB ultra-fast portable SSD is currently discounted to $119

The Crucial X9 Pro is the perfect solution for professionals, content creators, and gamers who need fast storage, combined with durable on-the-go needs.

By TechSpot Deals, January 28, 2025, 5:46 PM

Tech Deals Hardware

Samsung 990 Evo Plus drops to $134 for 2TB, $79 for 1TB SSD

Samsung's 990 Evo Plus is a hybrid PCIe 4.0/5.0 DRAM-less SSD that was initially priced too close to the more powerful 990 Pro. However, with its current discount, it offers good value for a fast and efficient SSD.

By TechSpot Deals, January 9, 2025, 5:37 PM

The Best Expansion Storage for PS5 and Xbox Consoles

FEATURE By Amir Shoam, November 25, 2024, 12:10 AM TechSpot Gaming

Game storage demands keep on rising, especially for PS5 and Xbox Series gamers. From PS5 storage upgrades to Xbox expansion cards, here's what you need to know before you buy.

Hardware Tech Culture

"The Mountain" from Game of Thrones sets world record by deadlifting 996 pounds of SSDs

Who knew 283PB of storage could weigh so much

By Zo Ahmed, November 24, 2024, 11:08 AM 13 comments