The third generation of PCI Express lanes is just about ready to be replaced, now that Intel will also begin to provide support for the newer fourth generation PCIe interface; something that AMD has done with since the launch of their Zen 2 Ryzen 3000 Series processors. Because this transition is taking place, we see […]
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Crucial P2 vs Crucial P5: What Are The Key Differences?
If you have ever owned a Crucial SSD, you know that this Micron brand creates reliable, durable, and relatively high-performance storage drives at a reasonable price. Their SATA III MX500, which came in both M.2 and 2.5” form factors, was widely hailed as one of the best SSDs for its price; as it provided excellent […]
Kingston A2000 vs Western Digital Blue SN550: Which is Best Value?
Thanks to the transition into the new generation of PCI express lanes, as well as the oversaturation of the SSD market, buying an NVMe drive to house your data has never been cheaper. Even some of the best PCIe Gen 3 M.2 SSDs can now be found at around the $100 mark; providing quick transfer […]
Western Digital Black SN850 vs Samsung 980 Pro: Which is Best?
Third generation PCIe lanes are all but obsolete, as Intel is finally including PCIe 4.0 support with their new 11th generation Rocket Lake-S processors, and their accompanying Z590 motherboards. Now, fourth generation PCI express compatible SSDs may be overkill for the majority of builds, but they are soon to become the new norm as their […]
Western Digital Black SN750 vs Black SN850: What are the Differences?
Western Digital is a respected and reliable storage-drive manufacturer that has been operating for nearly 50 years now; and their commitment to quality has been consistent to this today, as seen with their newer generation NVMe SSDs, the latest of which being the Black SN850. This SSD has been receiving praise from both users and […]