Samsung 990 Pro SSD
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Lexar has unveiled its new Thor Ultra Gen 5 drives with lightning-fast 11,000 MB/s read speeds are coming to the US
Lexar has unveiled its new Thor Ultra M.2 2280 Gen 5 SSDs, boasting sequential read speeds of up to 11,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 10,000 MB/s. These drives will be available in capacities from 512GB to 4TB and come with a 5-year warranty. While already available in the UK, US pricing and availability are yet to be announced, and the article notes that Gen 4 SSDs may still be sufficient for most gaming needs.
Samsung Launches New 990 SSD with Faster Speeds and Improved Power Efficiency | Invision Game Community
Samsung Electronics has launched the new Samsung 990 SSD, available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, featuring PCIe 4.0 support, improved power efficiency, and sequential read speeds up to 7,250 MB/s. The drive is designed for gamers and content creators, offering faster loading times and improved workflow responsiveness, with the 2TB model capable of storing approximately 30 large-scale games.
Consumer rights champion and tech-whizz Louis Rossman is taking Samsung to court over a failed 990 Pro SSD it says it can't replace, even though Amazon has plenty of them in stock
Consumer rights advocate Louis Rossmann is suing Samsung over its warranty policy for a faulty 4 TB Samsung 990 Pro SSD. Rossmann claims Samsung refused to replace the drive, stating a shortage of replacement parts, despite the model being readily available for purchase on Amazon. The lawsuit aims to highlight issues with the company's warranty service and consumer protection.
Buyers beware, fake Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are afoot in Europe but they're easier to spot than you think
Counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are being sold in Europe, with one reader receiving fake drives that had blue PCBs instead of black and reported incorrect storage capacities. Buyers are advised to purchase from trusted retailers, buy directly from the brand's store, and benchmark new drives using software like Samsung Magician to verify authenticity.
