The official Spigen Amazon storefront is now offering the best price yet on its new OneTap Pro (MagFit) 3-in-1 Qi2 15W Wireless Charging Stand at $59.99 shipped. Spigen is known for delivering notable value for your money, but this has to be one of the...
Welcome to 9to5toys Battlestation Weekly – your go-to spot for the weekly roundup of the hottest deals and latest releases in PC gaming at a glance every Saturday morning. This week, we’re spotlighting massive discounts on a bunch of Razer gaming gear ...
It may be Saturday, but it’s possible your week’s work has just begun. Sure, Fortnite dropped its Week 3 quests for Absolute Doom days ago, but you got a little busy, and now you’ve got some catching up to do. If Robert Downey Jr. has taught us anythin...
EVERSPACE 2 developer ROCKFISH Games, being headquartered in Hamburg, couldn't very well pass up on the Cologne-based Gamescom, especially since they've got the Titans DLC coming up soon. Due to launch on September 16 across all platforms (PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S|X) for a price tag of $15, this is the first story DLC for the space combat game that was fully released in 2023. I caught up with ROCKFISH Games CEO and Co-Founder Michael Schade and Communications Manager Lee Guille to learn more about EVERSPACE 2: Titans and to discuss various aspects of the industry, from their […]
Intel's Optane SSDs were one of a kind, using 3DXPoint instead of NAND for storage. They had many advantages over traditional SSDs, amongst which include unusually high endurance ratings and extremely low latency. Even today, Optane SSDs like the 905p provide faster loading times than the best PCI-e 4 and PCI-e 5 SSDs on the market. One of the biggest reasons that Optane failed to catch on with enthusiasts was the price. When the 905p was initially released, the 1.5tb model sold for a jaw-dropping $2,199.99 - a price higher than the fastest consumer GPUs on the market! I recently […]
Gigabyte has unveiled its latest AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD which offers some insane speeds of up to 14 GB/s in up to 4 TB capacities. Gigabyte Unleashes Over 14 GB/s Transfer Rates With Its Latest AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD Solution Gigabyte has continually pushed its Gen5 SSD offerings with higher speeds. The company kicked off its entry in the Gen5 SSD segment with the AORUS Gen5 10000 series, followed by the AORUS Gen5 12000 series, and now, the company is introducing its fastest model yet, the Gigabyte AORUS Gen5 14000. Some of the highlights include: Form Factor: M.2 2280 Interface: […]
SK hynix displayed its high-end consumer storage product, the Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD, which boasts up to 14 GB/s speeds. SK hynix Silently Upgrades Consumer-Grade Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD, Now Rocks An Impressive 14 GB/s Speed A few months ago, SK hynix showed its brand-new Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD which was a high-end consumer storage product based around a 238-Layer 3D TCL NAND flash design. At Computex, it looks like SK hynix silently upgraded this product to hit even higher transfer rates along with specs that are made to impress. According to SK hynix, its Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD now […]
KLEVV demoed some extreme overclocking with its latest DDR5 memory while showcasing new CRAS V & URBANE modules plus a fast Gen5 SSD. KLEVV Shows 10 GT/s DDR5 Memory Speeds With CRAS V RGB Modules, URABNE DDR5 & GENUINE M.2 Solutions Unveiled KLEVV's CRAS V DDR5 memory is some of the best on the market when it comes to specs and looks. We have tested the modules previously & KLEVV showcased their vast potential by overclocking them to 10,000 MT/s (CL60-62-62-127-204) on the AMD Ryzen 8000G APU platform on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E GENE motherboard. The KLEVV CRAS V […]
When NVMe heat sinks first hit the market, many of the units included with certain motherboards were gimmicks and actually resulted in higher SSD temperatures. Cooling m.2 drives wasn't really a concern back then, but today's PCI-e Gen 5 SSDs aren't able to sustain their peak performance without some form of cooling. The controller found in many PCI-e 5 SSDs currently on the market is Phison's E26, which has a TJ Max (maximum temperature) of 125C - much hotter than previous generation products. With temperatures up on modern SSDs, the need to keep modern Gen 5 SSDs cool has resulted […]
Samsung provided an update on its data center portfolio in its latest earnings, confirming that next-gen HBM3E, DDR5 & V-NAND are coming in Q2. Samsung Has Multiple Next-Gen Data Center Products Coming This Year: 12-Hi HBM3E, 128 GB DDR5, 9th Gen V-NAND & More The South Korean giant reported that it was witnessing record growth in the AI domain and will be pushing forward with multiple new product lines in this segment. First up, Samsung has started the mass production of its HBM3E "Shinebolt" memory, which will first ship in 8-Hi stacks this month & will be followed by the […]
SSD & HDD prices are expected to skyrocket, with two big manufacturers, Western Digital, and Seagate, anticipating increased demand. SSD & HDD Prices To Only Go Higher From Here Now's The Best Time To Get One Before You Buy At The Top We have consistently reported on the uptrend in SSD prices in the past, which is associated with simply how the markets are trying to recover their lost profits due to adverse financial growth for the past consecutive quarters. With COVID-19 coming into effect, followed by weakened consumer demand, companies saw massive inventory levels, and corrections required selling at […]
Maxio has unveiled three brand-new PCIe Gen5 SSD controllers offering speeds of up to 14.8 GB/s and up to 64 TB capacities. Maxio Technology Unveils New Enterprise & Consumer PCIe Gen5 SSD Controller: Up To 14.8 GB/s Speeds, 64 TB Capacities, 4800 MT/s Flash Memory Support Maxio Technology, a brand relatively not that much known in the DRAM segment, has unveiled a trio of its next-gen PCIe Gen5 SSD controllers. These include the MAP1802 / MAP1806 Consumer-grade and the MAP1803 Enterprise controllers. All these are based on the latest technologies that offer over 14 GB/s speeds. Starting with the flagship […]
With the SSD markets picking up the pace in consumer demand, manufacturers are all set to implement large-scale price bumps, expected to be up to a 25% increase. The SSD Markets Are Finally Breaking Out Of Their Macro Downtrend, Large-Scale Price Hikes Necessary For Firms To Get Up & Running With firms like Samsung and Western Digital continuously witnessing an economic downturn over the past consecutive quarters due to low demand, it seems like they are now all set to recover their profits through aggressive price increase strategies, as TrendForce reports that consumer SSDs are expected to witness a 10 […]
While PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are setting new storage performance benchmarks, the real-life and application benefits of getting those drives are still not worth the price you are paying for them. It's mostly an early adopters product for now and while we appreciate the speed-up, we would love to see the performance transition from synthetic benchmarks to actual use cases. And you know what's still considered to be quite fast without breaking your wallet? The current-gen PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs. Gen 4 SSDs are now available at very affordable price rates and offer great performance. Back in 2022, […]
Microsoft has proposed a new method to make ray tracing in games faster with future DXR API updates by leveraging SSDs to limit VRAM usage. Ray Tracing Has Become The Gaming Standard & Microsoft Aims To Make It Efficient & Faster By Investing In New Techniques Such as Utilizing SSD To Limit VRAM Usage In DXR API Updates More and more games are now utilizing ray tracing or path tracing techniques to deliver immersive and realistic visuals to gamers but all of this comes at a cost. In the paper "Systems and methods for ray tracing acceleration structure level of […]
Samsung is all set to participate at NVIDIA's GTC, where the Korean giant is expected to showcase a new server SSD "subscription" model. Samsung Looks To Showcase Its "AI Plans" At GTC 2024, Including New Subscription-Model SSDs, Memory & HBM Solutions NVIDIA's GTC 2024 holds immense importance among tech firms and individuals involved in the AI bandwagon, and Samsung Electronics is one of the key faces that would showcase its AI plans for the future. The firm is expected to unveil its latest memory solutions for AI applications and debut the 12-layer HBM3e memory recently unveiled by SK hynix. Samsung looks […]
Samsung has been reported on multiple occasions to introduce a design change with the Galaxy S25 Ultra launch, with the flagship said to feature rounded corners instead of sharp ones, resembling the company’s Galaxy Note 7. However, it is one thing to check out an artist’s impression of the smartphone and another to view an actual render, and we are happy to mention that an official image has come out, but there is a catch. The notable leakster responsible for showcasing the Galaxy S25 Ultra to his fans has blurred it out unless his financial target is met. Donation goal from […]
This week saw the release of Astro Bot, a delightful game that pays tribute to the rich history of PlayStation. It also, inadvertently, highlights the dearth of new games and franchises really worth celebrating from the PS5 era. Also, Star Wars Outlaws...
Intel's Optane SSDs were one of a kind, using 3DXPoint instead of NAND for storage. They had many advantages over traditional SSDs, amongst which include unusually high endurance ratings and extremely low latency. Even today, Optane SSDs like the 905p provide faster loading times than the best PCI-e 4 and PCI-e 5 SSDs on the market. One of the biggest reasons that Optane failed to catch on with enthusiasts was the price. When the 905p was initially released, the 1.5tb model sold for a jaw-dropping $2,199.99 - a price higher than the fastest consumer GPUs on the market! I recently […]
Gigabyte has unveiled its latest AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD which offers some insane speeds of up to 14 GB/s in up to 4 TB capacities. Gigabyte Unleashes Over 14 GB/s Transfer Rates With Its Latest AORUS Gen5 14000 SSD Solution Gigabyte has continually pushed its Gen5 SSD offerings with higher speeds. The company kicked off its entry in the Gen5 SSD segment with the AORUS Gen5 10000 series, followed by the AORUS Gen5 12000 series, and now, the company is introducing its fastest model yet, the Gigabyte AORUS Gen5 14000. Some of the highlights include: Form Factor: M.2 2280 Interface: […]
SK hynix displayed its high-end consumer storage product, the Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD, which boasts up to 14 GB/s speeds. SK hynix Silently Upgrades Consumer-Grade Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD, Now Rocks An Impressive 14 GB/s Speed A few months ago, SK hynix showed its brand-new Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD which was a high-end consumer storage product based around a 238-Layer 3D TCL NAND flash design. At Computex, it looks like SK hynix silently upgraded this product to hit even higher transfer rates along with specs that are made to impress. According to SK hynix, its Platinum P51 Gen5 SSD now […]
KLEVV demoed some extreme overclocking with its latest DDR5 memory while showcasing new CRAS V & URBANE modules plus a fast Gen5 SSD. KLEVV Shows 10 GT/s DDR5 Memory Speeds With CRAS V RGB Modules, URABNE DDR5 & GENUINE M.2 Solutions Unveiled KLEVV's CRAS V DDR5 memory is some of the best on the market when it comes to specs and looks. We have tested the modules previously & KLEVV showcased their vast potential by overclocking them to 10,000 MT/s (CL60-62-62-127-204) on the AMD Ryzen 8000G APU platform on an ASUS ROG Crosshair X670E GENE motherboard. The KLEVV CRAS V […]
When NVMe heat sinks first hit the market, many of the units included with certain motherboards were gimmicks and actually resulted in higher SSD temperatures. Cooling m.2 drives wasn't really a concern back then, but today's PCI-e Gen 5 SSDs aren't able to sustain their peak performance without some form of cooling. The controller found in many PCI-e 5 SSDs currently on the market is Phison's E26, which has a TJ Max (maximum temperature) of 125C - much hotter than previous generation products. With temperatures up on modern SSDs, the need to keep modern Gen 5 SSDs cool has resulted […]
Samsung provided an update on its data center portfolio in its latest earnings, confirming that next-gen HBM3E, DDR5 & V-NAND are coming in Q2. Samsung Has Multiple Next-Gen Data Center Products Coming This Year: 12-Hi HBM3E, 128 GB DDR5, 9th Gen V-NAND & More The South Korean giant reported that it was witnessing record growth in the AI domain and will be pushing forward with multiple new product lines in this segment. First up, Samsung has started the mass production of its HBM3E "Shinebolt" memory, which will first ship in 8-Hi stacks this month & will be followed by the […]
SSD & HDD prices are expected to skyrocket, with two big manufacturers, Western Digital, and Seagate, anticipating increased demand. SSD & HDD Prices To Only Go Higher From Here Now's The Best Time To Get One Before You Buy At The Top We have consistently reported on the uptrend in SSD prices in the past, which is associated with simply how the markets are trying to recover their lost profits due to adverse financial growth for the past consecutive quarters. With COVID-19 coming into effect, followed by weakened consumer demand, companies saw massive inventory levels, and corrections required selling at […]
Maxio has unveiled three brand-new PCIe Gen5 SSD controllers offering speeds of up to 14.8 GB/s and up to 64 TB capacities. Maxio Technology Unveils New Enterprise & Consumer PCIe Gen5 SSD Controller: Up To 14.8 GB/s Speeds, 64 TB Capacities, 4800 MT/s Flash Memory Support Maxio Technology, a brand relatively not that much known in the DRAM segment, has unveiled a trio of its next-gen PCIe Gen5 SSD controllers. These include the MAP1802 / MAP1806 Consumer-grade and the MAP1803 Enterprise controllers. All these are based on the latest technologies that offer over 14 GB/s speeds. Starting with the flagship […]
With the SSD markets picking up the pace in consumer demand, manufacturers are all set to implement large-scale price bumps, expected to be up to a 25% increase. The SSD Markets Are Finally Breaking Out Of Their Macro Downtrend, Large-Scale Price Hikes Necessary For Firms To Get Up & Running With firms like Samsung and Western Digital continuously witnessing an economic downturn over the past consecutive quarters due to low demand, it seems like they are now all set to recover their profits through aggressive price increase strategies, as TrendForce reports that consumer SSDs are expected to witness a 10 […]
While PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are setting new storage performance benchmarks, the real-life and application benefits of getting those drives are still not worth the price you are paying for them. It's mostly an early adopters product for now and while we appreciate the speed-up, we would love to see the performance transition from synthetic benchmarks to actual use cases. And you know what's still considered to be quite fast without breaking your wallet? The current-gen PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs. Gen 4 SSDs are now available at very affordable price rates and offer great performance. Back in 2022, […]
Microsoft has proposed a new method to make ray tracing in games faster with future DXR API updates by leveraging SSDs to limit VRAM usage. Ray Tracing Has Become The Gaming Standard & Microsoft Aims To Make It Efficient & Faster By Investing In New Techniques Such as Utilizing SSD To Limit VRAM Usage In DXR API Updates More and more games are now utilizing ray tracing or path tracing techniques to deliver immersive and realistic visuals to gamers but all of this comes at a cost. In the paper "Systems and methods for ray tracing acceleration structure level of […]
Samsung is all set to participate at NVIDIA's GTC, where the Korean giant is expected to showcase a new server SSD "subscription" model. Samsung Looks To Showcase Its "AI Plans" At GTC 2024, Including New Subscription-Model SSDs, Memory & HBM Solutions NVIDIA's GTC 2024 holds immense importance among tech firms and individuals involved in the AI bandwagon, and Samsung Electronics is one of the key faces that would showcase its AI plans for the future. The firm is expected to unveil its latest memory solutions for AI applications and debut the 12-layer HBM3e memory recently unveiled by SK hynix. Samsung looks […]