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KIOXIA has launched a new line of data center NVMe SSDs, the first EDSFF drives (Enterprise and Datacenter Standard Form Factor), using PCIe Gen5 technology for improved speed and performance. The new KIOXIA CD7 E3.S SSDs are shipping on select Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Systems.

KIOXIA CD7 E3.S SSDs on select Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Systems, image credit: KIOXIA

The new CD7 SSDs present cutting-edge flash storage optimized for server and rack configuration and power efficiency.

The EDSFF E3.S NVMe SSDs are the next evolution of the standard 2.5-inch form factor, providing more densely layered deployment (1.5 to 2X) in the same rack unit compared to more conventional 2.5-inch drives. KIOXIA notes that the smaller size also improves the cooling and thermal characteristics of the storage setup.

Patriot Group is teasing an upcoming reveal for a new super-fast PCIe Gen5 SSD it plans to showcase at Computex, the Patriot Viper PV553. Based on the specs seen so far, it could end up being one of the fastest PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 SSDs on the market, with a sequential read speed of 12.4GB/s and a sequential write speed of 11.8GB/s.

Patriot Viper PV553 Gen5 SSD and Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory to be showcased at Computex 2023, image credit: Patriot Group.

Computex 2023 kicks off in a few weeks and will see tech companies from across the globe get together to showcase new products, announce partnerships, and lift the lid on a few surprises. The Patriot Viper PV553 will be on hand at the California-based company's booth alongside new memory kits with Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 extreme performance and mainstream performance memory.

Outside of the reported speed, there's not a lot of other information currently available for the new Patriot Viper PV553 SSDs. We don't have info on what controller or NAND technology will be used.

Calling all Steam Deck and Microsoft Surface owners, Sabrent is offering a sizable $50 off its Rocket 2230 1TB NVMe SSD - currently listed at USD 109.99 on Sabret's official site and storefront.

Sabrent Rocket 2230 1TB NVMe SSD, image credit: Sabrent.

Thanks to the popularity of portable devices like Vavles Steam Deck, we've noticed more smaller form factor 2230 Gen4 NVMe SSDs appear on the market - but this one from Sabrent stands out among the pack. As per our review of the Sabrent Rocket 2230 1TB NVMe SSD earlier this year, it's safe to say that this is a perfect choice if you're considering upgrading your Steam Deck's internal storage.

"Exceptional gaming performance sets the Rocket 4 2230 apart from the rest of its kind," Jon Coulter wrote, adding that the smaller size makes it an ideal choice for portable systems because performance is on par with many drives three times its size. CrystalDiskMark benchmarks from our review showcased impressive sequential read and write speeds for Sabrent's 2230 SSD of 4813.44 and 4853.33 MB/s, respectively.

With all of the talk lately around the rise of new high-speed PCIe Gen5 SSDs, here's MSI with a friendly reminder that PCIe Gen4 can still deliver the goods. The new flagship PCIe 4.0 SSD from MSI, the SPATIUM M480 PRO series, can provide incredible Gen4 performance of up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read and 7,000 MB/s sequential write.

MSI's new SPATIUM M480 PRO, image credit: MSI.

Available in three storage capacities, 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB, the new SPATIUM M480 PRO series arrives with a stylish bronze-colored aluminum fin-stacked heatsink that MSI notes reduces SSD temperatures by around 20 degrees Celcius under load.

The only thing missing, it seems, is PlayStation 5 compatibility due to the larger heatsink size and shape, though, for that, there's still the impressive SPATIUM M480 PRO PLAY. We reviewed that heatsink-powered model last year, dubbing it "PS5 perfection."

Corsair has launched its first high-speed PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD, with the new MP700 pushing 10 GB/s sequential read and write performance.

Corsair MP700 PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD, image credit: Corsair.

It's the fastest Corsair M.2 SSD by a huge margin, with the company noting that it can deliver speeds up to 40% faster than the PCIe 4.0 SSDs on the market.

As the images show, this MP700 isn't shipping with a heatsink, something that most new high-speed PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSDs have featured to keep operating temperatures down. Corsair does note that for optimal performance, the MP700 "requires additional cooling."

Nextorage Japan started as a provider of PCIe Gen 4 SSDs for the PlayStation 5, with the company known for working closely with Sony. Its new range of PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs are set to launch in June and will launch in a 'not compatible with PS5' state thanks to the chunky heatsinks.

Nextorage Japan's new NE5N PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSDs, image credit: Nextorage Japan.

The new NE5N range from Nextorage boasts read and write speeds of up to 10,000 MB/s (or 10 GB/s), with store listings for the 1TB and 2TB models already up on US retailer Newegg with price points of USD 249.99 and USD 499.99, respectively.

Based on Phison's E26 PCIe Gen 5 controller, these are the latest Gen 5 SSDs to push speeds into the 10 GB/s region and ship with overly large heatsinks to keep operating temperatures down. Adequate cooling is a real concern as we move into the Gen 5 era, and the NE5N drives from Nextorage Japan feature a double-story cooling structure and heat pipe setup.

Crucial is preparing to launch its new range of ultra-fast Crucial T700 1TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDs available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. How fast? Well, its sequential read speed of 12,445 MB/s (as per our testing) will make it the fastest Gen5 option when it launches on May 30, 2023.

Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSDs, image credit: Crucial.

Pre-orders for the new storage are open now via Crucial, with pricing for the 1TB variants starting at USD 179.99 for the non-heatsink model and USD 209.00 for the heatsink model.

We went hands-on with the new Crucial T700 2TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD with heatsink, and our in-depth testing backed up Crucial's claims of sequential reads and writes speeds of up to 12,400/11,800 MB/s. Also, the passive cooler proved effective in keeping the SSD from running into throttling issues.

The release of Valve's Stream Deck has been something of a disruption in the PC gaming space. Even though it wasn't the first gaming handheld PC in the style of something like the Nintendo Switch, the ease of use, affordability, and console-like design have made it a runaway success.

Corsair's new MP600 MINI 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD

And there's no better way to gauge the platform's success than by looking at the sheer number of peripherals and secondary devices designed for Valve's handheld. From docking stations to carry cases to new SSD drives. And now we can add Corsair's new MP600 MINI 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD to the list, a new storage solution that is "ideal for the Steam Deck and Microsoft Surface."

The 1TB capacity is aimed at Steam Deck owners, offering the best price-to-performance option for upgrading the internal NVMe SSD to house more game installs. As a PCIe Gen4 SSD, it provides up to 4,800 MB/s sequential read and writes performance - which would be an improvement even for the 512GB Steam Deck models.

The US Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a pretty hefty fine (defined as a "civic penalty") on Seagate for selling over 7.4 million HDDs to Chinese' tech company Huawei during 2020 and 2021.

The BIS puts the value of the HDDs at over 1.1 billion dollars, with the penalty being a whopping USD 300 million that Seagate will need to pay over the course of the next five years - to the tune of USD 15 million per quarter.

The BIS's Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement, Matthew S. Axelrod, calls the order "the largest standalone administrative resolution in our agency's history" adding that this settlement calls for all companies to comply with BIS export rules.

In the market for some NAS storage? If the answer is yes, then Seagate's new Seagate IronWolf Pro 22TB might sound tempting, as it represents the company's highest-capacity conventional magnetic recording (CMR) HDD.

The 22TB of storage is market-leading capacity, and Seagate notes that it has been built for multi-user workloads and enterprise RAID solutions. Or even a local NAS used to house countless media files as part of an all-out Plex setup.

Regarding workloads, the Seagate IronWolf Pro 22TB has been designed with workload rates of 550TB/year, making it an excellent option for file sharing, storage, and collaboration over a network. It also offers a sustained data rate (SDR) of up to 285MB/s for multiple users of NAS, DAS, and RAID environments.