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CORSAIR has unveiled the MP700 PRO, its latest PCIe Gen5 M.2 SSD with exceptional performance, including sequential read speeds of 12,400MB/sec and write speeds of 11,800MB/sec. It also offers high random read and write performance, backward compatibility with PCIe 4.0 motherboards, and native support for Microsoft DirectStorage. The SSD comes in capacities up to 4TB and offers advanced cooling options, including a pre-assembled air cooler or a water block for custom cooling loops. It is supported by the CORSAIR SSD Toolbox software and comes with a five-year warranty. The 1TB and 2TB versions are currently available, with the 4TB version coming later this winter.
ASUS has unveiled its Hyper M.2 PCIe expansion card, which can support up to four Gen5 SSDs and offers up to 512 Gb/s (64 GB/s) of bandwidth in RAID0 mode. However, compatibility may be limited to newer platforms due to the introduction of the PCI Gen5 standard. The card features a versatile design, supporting various form factors and both Gen4 and Gen5 standards. It includes an active cooling system, a Q-Latch system for easy installation, and an option to disable the fan. The expansion card requires a 6-pin PCIe external power connection and is priced at $79.
ASUS has unveiled the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Dual graphics card, which features a built-in M.2 SSD slot. The design utilizes the unused PCIe lanes of the graphics card to accommodate the SSD, with the back plate doubling as a heatsink. The integration simplifies drive swapping, although thermal concerns are addressed by altering the GPU's PCB to allow the cooler to manage the SSD's cooling needs. The performance of the SSD, when attached to the GPU, is comparable to when connected to a Gen 4 motherboard.
ASUS has showcased a concept of integrating an M.2 SSD slot into a GeForce RTX 4060 Ti graphics card, utilizing the unused PCIe lanes inside the GPU. The M.2 slot allows for easy SSD swapping and is cooled by the GPU's heatsink. Initial testing showed a drop in SSD temperature and similar performance to a Gen 4 motherboard. This concept design could save costs compared to buying PCIe extension cards, but ASUS has not announced plans for consumer market release.
ASUS has showcased a concept graphics card, the RTX 4060 Ti Dual, that features an M.2 SSD slot on the backside. By utilizing unused PCIe lanes, ASUS has found a way to incorporate high-speed SSD storage directly onto the graphics card, providing users with easier access and eliminating the need to remove other components. The card's PCB has been modified to allow airflow from the GPU cooler to reach the SSD, resulting in minimal performance loss and improved cooling efficiency. While not the first graphics card to feature on-board SSDs, this concept could potentially be adopted by the mid-range GPU segment in the future.