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                            <title><![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Hardware in Ssds ]]></title>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New Silicon Motion SM2524XT chip brings 14 GB/s to mainstream SSDs — 6nm DRAMless controller boasts heavy AI PC optimization and slashes KV cache latency ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Silicon Motion announces its SM2524XT mainstream SSD controller that promises 14 GB/s read speed, up to 2.5 million random IOPS, and sustained random performance. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anton Shilov ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TU9EDG87KkSbJVcVsxuFmU-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sandisk brings back affordable storage to rescue buyers from the SSD crisis — new 320 and 520 SATA SSDs are ready to launch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sandisk prepares to launch 520 and 320 SATA SSDs with capacities up to 4TB. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FennNg4SC6E5iyesCdPBJG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Huawei develops 122TB SSD with new packaging tech to sidestep US sanctions on 3D NAND chips — Chinese firm develops proprietary tech to cram more NAND dies in a smaller footprint ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Huawei developed a new die-on-board packaging, which directly mounted NAND dies on the SSD PCB, to get around the sanctions that prevented it from acquiring high-layer-count 3D NAND chips that used American tech. This allowed the company to pile in more 3D NAND on its storage devices without the limitations of traditional NAND packaging to deliver higher capacity using less dense 3D NAND dies. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 11:40:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KqsTkijmXtNepKSEWE4XDE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Fake Samsung SSD spotting comes to CrystalDiskInfo as AI crunch drives sophisticated counterfeit market — free open-source software can flag clones by checking firmware, PCI Vendor ID ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ CrystalDiskInfo's new feature will tell you whether your Samsung SSD is the real deal or not. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 10:05:15 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ $1,149 for this 1440p gaming rig is an absolute steal in this Limited-time Woot sale — get an RTX 5060 Ti GPU inside Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i, now $410 off ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An RTX 5060 Ti-powered gaming rig for only $1149 from Lenovo. The Legion Tower 5i is discounted by $410 in today's limited-time Woot sale. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:25:30 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stewart Bendle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N4aA9bs7qUk2oWA2A9gTCa-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ $1,260 off a Sandisk 8TB external SSD is a deal you can't ignore at 11 cents per gigabyte — pro storage at blistering 1GB/s speeds for $739 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Sandisk Desk Drive 8TB normally retails for $1,999.99, but you can have it today for just $739.99, saving $1,260. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:36:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[External SSDs]]></category>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SSD prices skyrocket by 300% in Japan, bringing 8TB Samsung 9100 drive to an eye-watering $3,500 — industry continues to reckon with the ongoing AI storage crunch ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Samsung SSDs saw massive price hikes across multiple Japanese PC retailers, with prices going up to $3,500 for 8TB drives. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TBbBbSWYxdYUUdzvM3UE3H-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Blazing-fast 1TB WD Black SN8100 SSD with integrated heatsink plummets to an all-time low price of $209 — act fast before this deal disappears ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ At an all-time low price of $209, this WD Black SN8100 PCIe 5 x4 M.2 SSD with integrated heatsink deal isn't going to hang around long. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Stewart Bendle ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HLdDPb9WvRXMkvqcnesK9E-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Nextorage NEM-PAC 2TB SSD Review: A solid, PS5-ready workhorse ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Nextorage NEM-PAC is a quiet contender with good performance and a PS5-compliant heatsink. It’s a competent Gen 4 SSD but is otherwise unexciting. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 13:37:47 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7xU8eBvXyv5MqvrYVrExfN-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Inland QN450 1TB SSD Review: Maximum efficiency, minimum spend ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Inland QN450 is a surprisingly capable Gen 4 drive with strong all-around performance and exceptional power efficiency. It outshines the NV3 but has hardware uncertainty and low TBW. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Crushing shortages have pushed long-term supply agreements for SSDs and HDDs to record five years — large customers are signing large contracts ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Demand for storage devices is so high that large customers are willing to sign up to five-year long-term supply agreements, according to Sandisk, Seagate, and Western Digital. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anton Shilov ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bcsFWLTDVtHVgtDn4K27hi-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biwin M350 2TB SSD Review: A Better Budget Alternative? ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Biwin M350 is a budget PCIe 4.0 SSD done right. It has good performance where it matters and good power efficiency, too. But it still has the weaknesses of QLC flash, like poor sustained performance. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wDDopynAHHxfECGbScBazb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Pirate RPG game is secretly looting your SSD lifespan — new Windrose patch promises smoother sailing and addresses excessive disk writing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Gamers have reported that Windrose is consuming abnormally high disk I/O while playing, with up to 30 MB/s of constant read/write activity to the drive across most areas of the game world. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w4qwGwHUf2nk8v9qP9h9ZB-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New flat M.2 SSD adapter doesn't stick out from the motherboard, unlocking PCIe slots hidden under massive GPUs — JEYI's new 'ArcherX' AIC lays completely flush and supports PCIe 4.0 speeds ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ JEYI's new PCIe to M.2 adapter is flat and sits flush with the motherboard when installed in a PCIe slot. It basically takes up no perpendicular space, allowing an SSD to be installed even in tight spaces where the GPU is often blocking the area. The adapter features PCIe 4.0 speeds and is backwards compatible with PCIe 3.0 as well. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hea3TQbfdAq74xcXHpwc48-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Xbox Series X|S storage expansion cards can be used on PC with an inexpensive CFexpress adapter — Speeds top out at 1,560 MB/s in Redditor's testing ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ You can use Xbox Expansion Cards on PC with a CFexpress adapter since these cards use a standard CFexpress Type-B connector. There are various options available such as PCIe to CFexpress or M.2 to CFexpress, and all of them are inexpensive. You just need to format the Expansion Card before it's useable, but don't expect blazing-fast speeds afterward. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/erYet5V9Ycv2DVSW8PDP6S-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Non-functioning counterfeit Samsung 990 Pro SSDs are circulating in Europe — Despite convincing packaging, blue PCB easily gives away the dupe ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ In Austria, a buyer has received two Samsung 990 Pro clones that don't function. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:20:00 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CKWohzazwjpkL5j9bxg8hb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ $27 platypus PCIe adapter converts half-height GPUs into full-height while adding two M.2 slots for SSDs — enthusiast demos low-profile RTX 4060 with two SSDs thanks to PCIe bifurcation ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Redditor got his hands on this PCIe adapter that does the job of two different ones at the same time. It converts half-height GPUs into full height while adding M.2 slots for storage expansion. All this is possible thanks to PCIe bifurcation, splitting an x16 slot into x8 for the GPU, and two x4 lanes for the SSDs. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/webp" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/abxzoGqhPMmiNcmsxmBS8c-1280-80.webp">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Vdura hikes its enterprise SSD pricing, now costs 22.6x more than hard drives — the price of a 30TB SSD has climbed 472% ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Vdura has materially revised the enterprise SSD pricing figures in its Flash Volatility Index, telling customers in an April 8 update that the cost of a 30TB TLC enterprise drive climbed 472%. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PDFZofKWARwgT6q8WvYk4P-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sharge Disk Pro 2TB review: Great sustained writes, active cooling, and a built-in hub ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sharge's Disk Pro pairs a snappy 10 Gbps SSD with a handy port hub and active cooling, all in a compact, eye-catching shell with a magnetic back. It's an impressive package for gamers and road warriors, but you'll pay a high price for all these features. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wa5nqredGwDPFXqpfQizpP-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ GameStop NVMe SSD 2TB SSD Review: A surprisingly capable budget drive for the PS5 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The GameStop NVMe SSD is a decent gamer-oriented drive with good performance and a nice heatsink at a reasonable price. SMI and Samsung hardware come together for a compelling package. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MV5Fh7dbxFX8h9qSvq5CDR-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kioxia discontinues 2D NAND products, last shipments to be made in 2028 — 1980s planar NAND memory reaches end of life ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ After nearly four decades in production, Kioxia is set to discontinue its final 2D NAND devices by late 2028. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Anton Shilov ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jgrPBDyZM4cBztnYG8QA33-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Samsung preps PCIe 5.0 QLC SSD with a controller based on open-source RISC-V architecture — BM9K1 delivers speeds up to 11.4 GB/s for 'personal AI workloads' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The BM9K1 reportedly delivers sequential read speeds of up to 11.4 GB/s, which Samsung said is 1.6 times faster than its predecessor, the PCIe 4.0 BM9C1. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ge2otvzgXqNJSZkyWNoSgF-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Exceptional fake SSD clone of Samsung 990 Pro is almost impossible to spot — near-identical performance blurs the line between real and fake as AI crunch drives knock-off market ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Japanese news outlet Akiba PC Hotline! examines a fake Samsung 990 Pro SSD that's starting to show up in the Japanese market. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xPKf9q8Ru2DraGe3RpjsxL-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Samsung’s 870 EVO SATA SSD quietly gets 8TB variant despite storage shortage and skyrocketing pricing — new model spotted in Europe for €1,300 with higher cache and endurance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Samsung’s unlisted 870 EVO 8TB model appears at European retailers with pricing starting at €1,300. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6c9HuRUDT4sJjRL9QZrwsh-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seagate FireCuda 530R 2TB SSD Review: A stealthy workstation powerhouse ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Seagate FireCuda 530R is a specialized workstation SSD that prioritizes reliability and performance consistency. With high write endurance and bundled data recovery services, it provides extra peace of mind. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KpNKK7KGvDGLuUR6MGxQfX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Kioxia announces new Super High IOPS SSD that helps accelerate AI workloads on Nvidia GPUs — 25.6TB drive provides more GPU-accessible memory for faster data access ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Kioxia has developed a new AI SSD that is designed to provide a secondary cache for Nvidia AI GPUs. The new drive comes with the manufacturer's XL-Flash that is SLC based and performs at over 10 million IOPS. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:05:20 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:42:37 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vs5sJGR2kGeJjY45JJgYn8-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ 16TB M.2 SSD hits retail if you’re ready to drop $16,000 for the ultimate storage upgrade — price tag explodes 4X in just four months ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Exascend PE4 16TB, one of the first 16TB M.2 SSDs, has gone up for purchase on Amazon for a jaw-dropping $15,935. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/djF8fkBFtoLUVBx2NQnGdE-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seagate FireCuda X1070 2TB SSD review: Entry-level hardware meets premium support ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Seagate FireCuda X1070 is a budget-minded SSD done mostly right. It performs well enough and has excellent support, but initial pricing is high. A Gen 4 SSD that you can just throw into any system and get the job done. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ESWXo3qoo96ngf7zxPK4Sb-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to protect yourself from bad external SSDs during the PC hardware apocalypse – newer drives will definitely cost more, and some may offer up shockingly poor performance ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ If you’re shopping for a new external SSD, you might want to buy a drive soon, and something that was released before the AI demand seemingly gobbled up all the good flash. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7NFu7ez6x9YnhHa2AXeMu9-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Phison CEO says that NAND prices hiked by around 50% overnight, highlighting severe shortage in the industry — warns 'our current concern is that both money and inventory are insufficient' ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ SSD controller manufacturer Phison said that NAND chip prices increased by around 50% overnight, and that it's increasing its inventory to ensure that it will have sufficient supply as it pivots towards enterprise customers. ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:05:53 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                <updated>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:16:28 +0000</updated>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Jowi Morales ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cCYw82YhYnDymQ34J7Zkvc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Grab this speedy 4TB Crucial P310 SSD, the cheapest on sale right now, for just £299.99 — nearly £90 price drop is as good as it gets for high-capacity PC storage as the AI crunch continues to bite ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Another big sale day means you can grab a 4TB Crucial P310 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 speeds for just £299.99, nearly £90 less than it cost a few weeks ago, and pushing back a little against the AI price hikes. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Ben Stockton ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5EmTkSAWndbUiVanJPdBRQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                            <![CDATA[ StorageReview evaluated the performance benefits of Microsoft's native NVMe driver on Windows Server 2025 and found substantial performance increases, particularly in random reads. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7xs2N7hYZjayec7iGYPd3K-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Chinese SSD maker YMTC lists its first commercial PCIe 5.0 SSD as worldwide shortage intensifies — Xtacking 4.0 NAND powers speeds of up to 10,500 MB/s ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The newly listed PC550 SSD targets AI PCs and commercial systems and features PCIe 5.0 x4 connectivity, NVMe 2.0 support, and a four-channel design. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PPUqXVSJc9KeXgZY5g653Q-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Seagate FireCuda X1070 SSD spotted at retailers — listed at $829.99 before any official announcement ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Seagate's unannounced FireCuda X1070 NVMe SSD appeared on Amazon and Best Buy listings this week before its product page went offline. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke James ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cm8fWj5U2eTMGBHa7PSejG-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Orico IG740-Pro 1TB SSD Review: A small budget sleeper ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Orico IG740-Pro is a competent, no-frills SSD that hits the right performance and power efficiency marks. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i5hgomPzDhhXCEEaAiEZqQ-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro SSD Review: An 8TB unobtanium monster ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Biwin Black Opal X570 Pro is a monster of a drive and a compelling alternative to the 8TB Samsung 9100 Pro. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines — NAND squeeze affecting everyone in the SSD supply chain ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Phison is now demanding customers pre-pay with shorter timelines ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fxKybUmixbpeP4kGvLNczT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Transcend 260S 2TB SSD Review: A Dependable Alternative PCIe 5.0 Contender ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The Transcend 260S is not a record-setter but it does deliver consistent performance in what should be a reliable package. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Orico BookDrive P10Plus (512GB) review: Magnetic back and 100W passthrough charging ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Orico's BookDrive P10Plus feels solid and has a magnetic back for snapping onto smartphones, as well as a 100w passthrough charging port. But its performance is lacking in one key area – especially for professional users. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Matt Safford ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hqpu2JYdDNUuwGbuNY6XZ5-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SK hynix and SanDisk announce new High Bandwidth Flash — speedy HBF standard is targeted at inference AI servers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ SK hynix and SanDisk announce speedy HBF flash chip standard ]]>
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                                                                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:36:07 +0000</pubDate>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <category><![CDATA[SSDs]]></category>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Bruno Ferreira ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6kuRPwVMDWqiu6Y8yiMoHG-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ New report shows RAM prices are continuing to fall in Germany, US trends less certain — SSDs and HDDs are more expensive than ever in the States ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Memory prices have stabilized in Germany, with some kits even experiencing price cuts over the past month, showing decent progress towards normalization. They're still over 300% more expensive than they were five months ago, though. In contrast, HDDs and SSDs have become more expensive, and their prices continue to rise. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Hassam Nasir ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/png" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vk8BfxCDSfYyn8U8FaG4qD-1280-80.png">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ SATA SSD cheated death from failed attempt at data destruction with a drill — drive emerges victorious in face-off against IT worker ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ An IT employee reportedly attempted to destroy sensitive company data by drilling a hole through a SATA SSD before disposing of it. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AuhkPacWvTXaoCmfTZQWQT-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ $50 junk second-hand motherboard turns into a SSD treasure trove worth $1,500 — 12 terabytes of blazing-fast storage finds a new owner amid crushing shortages ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Redditor buys a damaged Z690 motherboard for $50 but discovers up to $1,500 worth of SSDs beneath the heatsinks. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Zhiye Liu ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VsNpKoc6kQr5GxhDxNpzej-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ First PCIe 6.0 SSD enters mass production with 28GB/s speeds, 5.5 million IOPS, and liquid cooling — Micron 9650 Series SSDs support air and liquid cooling ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Micron is the first SSD maker to introduce the world's first mass-produced PCIe 6.0 datacenter SSD. The Micron 9650 series is capable of speeds of up to 28 GB/s. ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Aaron Klotz ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WTvZgSjoaa4tWDcMHV5ZQD-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ WD Green SN3000 1TB SSD Review: A diamond in the rough ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The WD Green SN3000 repudiates the reputation of its drive line by delivering surprisingly good performance. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L4NL5BznuzMMJEJSK9MMVc-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Snag this premium WD Black SN850 2TB for a mere $199 while it lasts — 2TB SSD hits lowest price in months ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ This rare price drop brings one of WD’s most popular PCIe 4.0 SSDs below $200, even as memory and storage prices trend upward ]]>
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                                                                                                <author><![CDATA[ editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) ]]></author>                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Kunal Khullar ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aWvhs8zgoHuNGdNoYy55WF-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Sandisk's rebranded Optimus SSDs now available at eye-watering $999 for 2TB, $1,799 for 4TB — Optimus brings a 5% MSRP over previous models, but WD Black predecessors can still be found for less ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Sandisk Optimus SSDs are finally available for purchase, but they come with a hefty premium over already hiked-up prices. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Lucky scavenger finds $1,300 worth of SSDs for just $210 in Walmart's clearance aisle — haul includes two 2TB WD SN770, a 2TB Samsung T5 Evo, and a 1 TB PNY CS2241 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ A Redditor was able to get a 1 TB PNY CS2241, a 2 TB Samsung T5 Evo, and two WD Black SN770 SSDs for a total of just $210 at their local Walmart. These items have a combined retail value of around $1,327 currently, so our lucky scavenger saved over a grand by looking through the clearance aisle. ]]>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ PNY CS2342 2TB SSD Review: High-Capacity TLC Performance In M.2 2230 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ The PNY CS2342 is an excellent M.2 2230 SSD with good performance and reasonable power efficiency at 2TB in a single-sided package. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Shane Downing ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                                                                                <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gXAwWpDtyQCtpw3YXHACjX-1280-80.jpg">
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Modern NVMe SSD meets vintage PCI slot in quirky experiment — M.2 drive shows storage speeds worth dying for back in the '90s ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Redditor shows what it would have felt like to use a high-speed NVMe SSD with a PCI slot. ]]>
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