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Memory (DDR3|DDR4) and Storage (HDD|SSD) 
Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 3600 MHz (64GB) review
Posted by: on: 07/28/2020 01:20 PM [
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Today, we are looking at Patriot Viper Steel 3600 MHz CL18 memory in a 64 GB set consisting of two 32 GB modules. At the beginning of 2019, we had an opportunity to check a higher-clocked kit from that series (4000 MHz), but the capacity was 2 x 8 GB. Patriot’s Viper Steel Series is offered at speeds ranging from 3000 MHz up to 4400 MHz, with XMP 2.0 support.
Read articleKioxia Exceria 960 GB SATA3 SSD review
Posted by: on: 07/23/2020 12:48 PM [
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We test out the new mainstream Exceria 960 GB SATA3 SSD from Kioxia (formerly Toshiba memory). A quick and easy upgrade for your SATA3 based NAND flash storage SSD.
Read articleHP Portable P500 1TB Portable USB3 SSD review
Posted by: on: 07/21/2020 10:48 AM [
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We review the HP Portable P500 1TB Portable SSD. This portable storage USB3 based SSD is able to hit plenty fast enough read and write speeds, and the 1 TB model does that at a price offering of just 99 USD, sounds not bad, eh?
Read articleKioxia Exceria PLUS 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD review
Posted by: on: 07/13/2020 01:11 PM [
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We test out the new enthusiast NVMe M.2 SSD from Kioxia (formerly Toshiba memory). Enthusiast in the PCIe Gen 3.0 range though, meet the all-new Exceria PLUS NVMe SSD in a 2TB capacity that we'll review today.
Read articleCrucial P2 500 GB NVMe M2 SSD review
Posted by: on: 07/06/2020 06:58 PM [
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Powered by a Phison E13T controller and paired with Micron 96L 3D TLC NAND we check out the new P2 series NVMe M2 SSDs from Crucial. The series is not targeted at an enthusiast audience but rather is released as a value SSD with decent enough performance. But will that be enough?
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Kioxia Exceria 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD review
Posted by: on: 07/02/2020 11:40 AM [
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We test out the new mainstream NVMe M.2 SSD from Kioxia (formerly Toshiba memory). A very fast PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD might be hip and trendy, but for the vast majority of people a mainstream SSD at a good price with a proper warranty is plenty enough, so meet the Exceria NVMe 1TB SSD.
Read articleSamsung 870 QVO 2TB SSD review
Posted by: on: 06/30/2020 04:00 PM [
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Samsung Unleashes its 870 QVO series SATA 6 Gb/s SSDs. As the Q in the name indicates, this is all new QLC based NAND. Don't worry, we'll explain it all but the bottom line is that you will see a new value product series that offers more bang for your bucks and an increase in volume sizes.
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TeamGroup Cardea Zero Z340 M.2 NVMe review
Posted by: on: 06/22/2020 02:34 PM [
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TeamGroup recently might have released a very fast PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD, but do not rule out the new Z340 which promises to set a few records on the PCIe Gen 3.0 interface. Advertised at 3400 MBs and a 1665 TBW value it immediately draws our attention.
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AMD Ryzen RAM scaling - performance effect in games
Posted by: on: 06/19/2020 02:08 PM [
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The impact of memory timings and frequency on AMD Ryzen 3000 systems in games has been a topic of discussion. In this article we'll zoom in on specifically that. See, AMD made a change in 3rd generations Ryzen, aka "Zen 2" processors, splitting the memory controllers from the die that contains CPU cores. The DDR4 memory controller is located in the processor's 12 nm I/O controller die.
Read articleCrucial Ballistix Gaming DDR4 3200 MHz (4x 16GB) review
Posted by: on: 06/15/2020 02:59 PM [
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Today we are looking at Crucial Ballistix Gaming DDR4 3200 MHz CL16 memory in a 64 GB (4x 16 GB) set. It’s another offer from Micron, an American company, which brands its products Crucial and Ballistix, but you can still see some OEM solutions with the Micron name on them as well.
Read articleSabrent Rocket Q 1TB NVMe SSD M.2 review
Posted by: on: 06/09/2020 10:12 AM [
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We review the Sabrent Rocket Q 1TB, a fast M.2 SSD that you can purchase for 129 USD these days. Labeled with Reads and Writes in the 3200/2000 MB/s ranges there however is an oddity to be found with this series, as that Q in the naming implies a substantial difference. Wanna know what that is?
Read articleSabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 1TB NVMe SSD review
Posted by: on: 06/02/2020 02:37 PM [
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Priced at 20 cents per GB (199 USD/EUR) we review the Sabrent Rocket NVMe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD Will this Sabrent offer mostly selling on Amazon be fast enough to keep up with the PCIe Gen4 competition?
Read articleLexar SL100 Pro Portable SSD 500 GB review
Posted by: on: 05/25/2020 02:33 PM [
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We review Lexar SL100 Pro Portable SSD 500 GB. This portable storage USB3 based SSD is able to hit 950 MB/sec over USB 3.2 Gen2 for reads and 900 MB/sec on write performance, not bad for 99 USD eh?
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G.Skill TridentZ NEO DDR4 3600 MHz (2x32GB) review
Posted by: on: 05/15/2020 06:07 PM [
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We review what I find to be one of the better looking and properly fast DDR4 memory kits ever. G.Skill TridentZ NEO DDR4, now nicely dense up at 32GB per DIMM module. This TridentZ NEO 64GB (x2 32GB) memory is not just purring nicely at 3600 MHz, it has XMP 2.0 memory profiles compatible with both intel and Ryzen platforms as well. Hey, volume over frequency configured at CL18-25-25-45.
Read articleLexar NM610 NVMe M.2. SSD review
Posted by: on: 05/12/2020 03:24 PM [
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Lexar refreshed its NVMe lineup with the NM610 series M2 Solid State Drives. A value SSD proposition on the 8cm M2 form factor. The Lexar NM610 can read up to 2100 MB/s and write up to 1600MB/s. It does so with a trick though, as it uses a small slice of your RAM memory as buffer.
Read articleDRAM Calculator for Ryzen 1.7.2 – what is new?
Posted by: on: 05/09/2020 08:45 PM [
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DRAM Calculator for Ryzen 1.7.2 is now available for download, it is one of the few versions that has received a global memory retest on the newest AGESA. Over 900 hours were spent testing memory based on Samsung b-die, Micron e-die (062 and 055), and Hynix CJR(DJR) chips.
Read articleTeamGroup PD1000 Portable SSD review
Posted by: on: 05/06/2020 02:45 PM [
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We review the TeamGroup PD1000 Portable SSD (512GB). This is among the fastest portable storage to date as it is SSD based, combined with the DNA of NMVe it can reach 1000 MB/sec over USB 3.2 Gen2, not bad for 99 USD eh?
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WD Red SA500 M.2 1TB NAS SSD review
Posted by: on: 05/04/2020 12:55 PM [
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Populating NAS servers with an SSD is the next big trend for that storage solution. With prices coming down and storage volume sizes going up we just had to check out the 1 TB SA500 from Western Digital. Is this Western Digital product is fast enough for even a 10 Gbit/s NAS server?
Read articleWD Blue SN550 1TB NVMe SSD review
Posted by: on: 04/23/2020 08:43 AM [
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With a rather properly volume sized 1024 GB (1 TB) size, we check out the SN550 froM Western Digital. The all Sandisk based product is plenty fast for any modern age PC or laptop.
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HP EX950 1TB NVMe SSD review
Posted by: on: 04/14/2020 10:47 AM [
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HP has released an ultra-fast new M.2. SSD, the new EX950 series, the rather properly volume sized 1024 GB (1 TB) model which we will review is fast and furious with a rated sequential read and write speeds up to 3200MB/s. HP is entering the high-end and enthusiast class with their new SSDs.
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Sabrent Rocket 1TB NVMe SSD review
Posted by: on: 04/01/2020 01:39 PM [
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How good (or bad) is a 149 USD M2 SSD bought from Amazon? We received an email from Sabrent claiming they offer an 1TB NVMe PCIe3 x4 SSD that often is as fast as a Samsung EVO 970.
Read articleTeam Group T-Force XTREEM ARGB DDR4 review
Posted by: on: 03/06/2020 11:35 AM [
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We review what I deem to be one of the nicest looking and fastest DDR4 memory kits ever. Meet the all-new XTREEM ARGB CL14 kit from Team Group. This T-Force 16GB (x2 8GB) memory is magic to your eyes, runs a very fast 3600 MHz, and has XMP 2.0 memory profiles compatible with both intel and Ryzen platforms as well. Not only is the memory stunning to see, but it also runs configured at CL14-15-15-35.
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Team Group T-Force DarkZα 3600 MHz DDR4 review
Posted by: on: 02/17/2020 10:02 AM [
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We review a DarkZα 16GB kit from Team Group, (with the α for Alpha). The T-Force 3600 MHz 16GB (x2 8GB) memory is cool, fast and runs XMP 2.0 memory profiles on Ryzen platforms as well. Join us as we review some of the fastest clocked bars of memory your money can get you.
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GALAX HOF Pro PCIe 4.0 NVMe review
Posted by: on: 01/27/2020 10:44 AM [
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Fast, faster fastest? We review the GALAX HOF 1TB PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD. It reaches the fastest transfer rates we have seen thus far at 5 GB/sec. Of course, it is an SSD you can seat into any PCIe 3.0 compatible PC, however, if you place it into a Ryzen 3000 / X570 based PC, some magic happens as you are running 4000 to 5000 MB/s numbers and higher, thanks to the new PCIe 4.0 interface and a little TLC from Phison, well Toshiba strictly speaking.
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Team Group MP33 NVMe 512 GB SSD Review
Posted by: on: 01/14/2020 04:09 PM [
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On the 30th of September, Team Group announced its MP33 NVme SSD, boasting features like PCIe Gen3 x4 high-speed interface. We had the opportunity to test the 512 GB model. The MP33 is an SSD with a storage capacity of 128 GB/256 GB /512GB/1 TB, and also a 2 TB option.
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