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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.
The AI storage squeeze has made the humble USB stick relevant again
The surge in demand for AI-related storage has dramatically increased Solid State Drive (SSD) prices, making traditional USB flash drives relevant again for tasks like installing operating systems or carrying essential utilities. While SSDs offer higher capacities and faster speeds, their current inflated cost makes them impractical for certain uses, shifting the balance back towards the more affordable and accessible USB stick.
The world's smallest USB drive has more storage than an iPhone 17
SanDisk's Extreme Fit USB drive is highlighted for offering significant storage capacity in a compact form factor. The article suggests its value proposition in a market where storage space is a key consideration.
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.
Xbox Console Prices Raising By $100+, 2TB Model Sunsetting
Microsoft is increasing the prices of its Xbox Series X and Series S consoles by up to $150, with the 2TB model being retired. These price hikes, effective August 1, are attributed to rising component costs, particularly for SSDs, and are the third increase in 13 months. The company also mentioned the impact of AI data centers on component prices and is offering financing options and encouraging trade-ins.
If you're wondering where all the storage is going, it's landed in this 245 TB data center SSD from Micron
Micron has released the 6600 ION SSD, a 245 TB solid-state drive designed for data centers to support AI, cloud, and enterprise workloads. This drive offers significantly higher storage capacity and requires fewer racks compared to traditional HDD deployments, potentially reducing power and floor space requirements. The article also touches on the current memory crisis driven by AI data centers consuming vast amounts of storage modules.
A gargantuan 16TB M.2 SSD has been discovered, and its price tag is bigger than my house deposit
Exascend has released a new enterprise-grade 16TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 SSD priced at $15,935.00. While its read and write speeds are not competitive with consumer drives, it offers exceptional endurance and a massive storage capacity in a single M.2 form factor. The article also briefly mentions the high cost of current SSDs due to market conditions and compares it to consumer gaming SSDs like the Samsung 990 Pro.
