Articles about PCIe Gen5

ADATA unveils XPG MARS 980 SSD series with insane 14000MBs speeds

XPG, the gaming division of ADATA, has annnounced its newest PCIe Gen5 solid state drives. The MARS 980 series features read speeds up to 14,000MB/s and write speeds reaching 13,000MB/s. These SSDs are aimed at gamers, content creators, and professionals working with artificial intelligence or other high-performance computing needs.

The real attention-grabber here is the beautifully engineered MARS 980 STORM. It introduces the industry’s first hybrid liquid-and-air cooling setup for an SSD. That’s right, folks -- this drive has both copper heat pipes and dual fans working together to cool things down. XPG claims this design cuts temperatures by about 20 percent compared to passive heatsinks. Despite the complex cooling, everything is powered through the M.2 slot -- no extra cables required. It’s available in up to 4TB capacity, making it a top-tier option for anyone needing serious speed and stability.

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ADATA LEGEND 970 PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD is actively cooled

ADATA Technology today launched the LEGEND 970 solid state drive. With a maximum sequential read/write speed of 10,000/10,000MB per second, the SSD is impressively fast.

Equipped with a PCIe Gen5 x4 transmission interface and NVMe 2.0 standard, the LEGEND 970 offers exceptional read/write speeds; twice the speed of its PCIe Gen4 counterparts, and six times faster than Gen3 SSDs. Its compatibility with the latest Intel and AMD platforms, SLC cache algorithm, and DRAM Cache Buffer, ensures high-level performance.

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Seagate launches speedy FireCuda 540 PCIe Gen5 SSD for gaming and content creation

Today, Seagate launches its newest solid-state drive. Called "FireCuda 540," this PCIe Gen5 SSD is designed for both professional gamers and content creators. The new M.2 2280 SSD offers sequential read speeds of up to a staggering 10,000 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to the same blazing-fast 10,000 MB/s. As you can imagine, the the FireCuda 540 is Seagate's fastest and highest-performing SSD to date.

The FireCuda 540 is equipped with the latest 3D TLC NAND technology and features a Seagate-validated E26 controller. This combination ensures unrivaled speed and durability, allowing users to push their limits when it comes to gaming and content creation. Whether you're engaged in intense gaming sessions or working on resource-intensive projects, the FireCuda 540 should not disappoint.

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