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Testing DirectStorage with GPU decompression — do Blackwell GPUs have the upper hand?
Premium We tested DirectStorage with GPU decompression on Blackwell GPUs to see if they perform better than prior generations.
Exceptional fake SSD clone of Samsung 990 Pro is almost impossible to spot
Japanese news outlet Akiba PC Hotline! examines a fake Samsung 990 Pro SSD that's starting to show up in the Japanese market.
Kioxia announces new Super High IOPS SSD that helps accelerate AI workloads on Nvidia GPUs
This new drive will boast over 10 million IOPS
Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages
Most RAM and SSD manufacturers still offer in-warranty replacements as Silicon Power U.S. hedges policy against shortages
Chinese SSD maker YMTC lists its first commercial PCIe 5.0 SSD as worldwide shortage intensifies
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.
Portable USB DVD writer with 2.5-inch SATA and SD card dock slashed by 30% to $21 — optical drive can read and write CDs at 24X, and DVDs at 8X
Deals Optical drives can still be handy in 2026, though desktop and PC laptop makers very rarely offer them. Here's a USB-attached device that is also a SATA dock, and more, for under $21.
The best Presidents’ Day 2026 gaming PC, laptops, and component deals
Treat yourself to a tech upgrade during this year's Presidents' Day weekend sales event.
PC vendor warns of upcoming price hikes due to SSD and memory volatility
PowerGPU said on X that "SSD and other part prices have gone up again," warning its customers that it will raise prices again by next week.
