Patriot Viper PV573 Gen5 SSD is here: 14,000 MB/s read speeds, high capacity, active cooling

Patriot Memory has launched its latest blisteringly fast storage solution for PC gamers and enthusiasts with the new Patriot Viper PV573 PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD. With advanced 3D NAND vertical stacking technology that enhances storage density, speed, and efficiency, the Viper PV573 boasts impressive read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s.

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Hardware-wise, it's built with the latest Innogrit IG5666 PCIe Gen 5 x4 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND. Other notable specs include 4K Aligned Random Read speeds of up to 2,000K IOPs and 4K Aligned Random Write speeds of up to 1,650K IOPs, fully compliant with the NVMe 2.0 specification.

It's a bit of a storage beast with a 16.5mm "extra thin heatshield" that includes an active cooling solution to accelerate heat dissipation. Yes, you'll need a tiny fan to maintain peak performance - speeds up to 2.8 times faster than the previous Gen 4 SSD standard.

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Of course, Patriot's proprietary cooling technology is more than a fan; it's part of a system that includes a high-thermal-conductivity aluminum alloy heatsink. Patriot notes that its design improves cooling by over 40%; however, the company doesn't specify over what exactly. The only real downside is that it needs

Available in 2TB and 4TB capacities, here's a look at the specifications.

Patriot Viper PV573 PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

• Capacity: 2TB / 4TB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4
• Controller: Innogrit IG5666 PCIe Gen 5 x4
• Model: PV573P2TBM28H / PV573P4TBM28H
• Sequential Read(CDM): Up to 14,000MB/s
• Sequential Write(CDM): Up to 12,000MB/s
• Total Bytes Written (4TB): Up to 3,000TB
• Operating System: Windows 7/8.0/8.1/10/11
• Features: Embedded thermal sensor for thermal throttling, Operating Temperature: 0 ~ 70°C
• Certifications/Safety: CE/FCC/UKCA/BSMI/RoHS
• Dimensions: 2.45 cm (L) x 8 cm (W) x 1.65 cm (H)
• Warranty: 5-year warranty