Lexar PLAY 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD offers up to 8TB capacity for PC and PlayStation 5 gamers
Lexar has introduced its newest storage solution for gaming enthusiasts: the PLAY 2280 PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD. Engineered to deliver outstanding performance, this SSD boasts read speeds up to 7400MB/s and write speeds up to 6500MB/s, catering to the demands of hardcore gamers who require reduced load times and seamless gameplay experiences.
The PLAY 2280 SSD is designed to enhance the PlayStation 5 (PS5) experience. It has been rigorously tested and approved for the console, providing gamers with additional storage space that allows them to play directly from the drive without needing to transfer or delete files. The included heatsink, optimized specifically for the PS5, ensures that the console can maintain its peak performance and power efficiency, even during intense gaming sessions.
KIOXIA unveils BG6 PCIe 4.0 SSD
KIOXIA has announced the the latest addition to its PCIe 4.0 solid state drive lineup. Called "BG6," this SSD showcases the company's 6th generation BiCS FLASH 3D flash memory, delivering nearly 1.7 times the performance of its predecessor. With a focus on unleashing the full potential of PCIe 4.0 for PC users, the compact and powerful KIOXIA BG6 Series client SSDs come in a discrete M.2 2230 form factor, offering higher capacities and improved power efficiency. Additionally, M.2 2280 single-sided form factor versions will be available.
The KIOXIA BG6 Series SSD delivers exceptional performance while expanding capacity. This makes them an appealing choice for both commercial and consumer notebooks and desktops. Notably, the KIOXIA BG6 drives support the fully matured Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which effectively utilizes a portion of the host memory (DRAM) to function as its own, resulting in a high-performance SSD without the need for additional DRAM.