Samsung launches 990 EVO SSD
Samsung has officially launched the 990 EVO solid state drive. This SSD stands out for its versatility, ensuring compatibility with both PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 5.0 x2 interfaces. This feature guarantees optimal performance in a wide array of systems, catering to both current and future computing demands.
Compared to its predecessor, the 970 EVO Plus SSD, the 990 EVO offers a significant performance improvement of up to 43 percent. This enhancement means users can access data in nearly half the time, leading to reduced loading times and more efficient computing. The drive boasts sequential read speeds of up to 5,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 4,200 MB/s. Its random read and write speeds have also seen an upgrade, reaching up to 700K and 800K IOPS, respectively.
Micron launches Crucial T500 PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD for PC and PlayStation 5
Today, Micron launches the Crucial T500 Gen4 NVMe solid state drive. At the heart of the T500 SSD is Micron’s advanced 232-layer 3D NAND technology, propelling the drive to industry-leading NAND I/O speeds of 2.4 gigabytes per second (GB/s).
The Crucial T500 SSD comes in two distinct variants catering to different user needs. The heatsink version is tailored for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC gaming rigs, ensuring optimal thermal management, while the non-heatsink version is a snug fit for laptops, desktops, and workstations, offering a balance of performance and portability.