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A registry hack allows Windows 11 users to enable a native NVMe driver from Windows Server 2025, potentially boosting SSD performance by up to 80%, though real-world gains are closer to 10-15%, and it may cause issues with device management software.
An updated Windows Server driver has enabled native NVMe SSD support on Windows 11, significantly boosting SSD performance—up to 85% in random write speeds—by reducing command conversion overhead, though this improvement currently requires workarounds rather than official updates.
Satechi has released a slim aluminum NVMe SSD enclosure designed for the latest Mac mini, allowing users to add up to 8TB of external storage with speeds up to 40 Gbps, offering a cost-effective alternative to internal upgrades, and compatible with various Apple devices.
Crucial has introduced the T705 PCIe 5.0 M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, the latest addition to its Gen5 consumer NVMe SSD lineup, featuring 2400 MT/s 232L 3D TLC NAND and Phison's E26 controller. The drive offers read speeds of over 14 GBps and is targeted at gamers, content creators, and professional users. It comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities with both heatsink and non-heatsink versions available. The T705 utilizes Micron LPDDR4 DRAM and Phison's 'I/O+ Technology', and is priced between 17.85¢/GB and 26¢/GB. With the rise in demand for high-performance SSDs, Crucial's T705 cements their leadership position in the high-performance consumer Gen5 SSD market.
Solidigm has announced the launch of its D5-P5336 122.88TB NVMe SSD, set to ship in Q1 2025. This high-capacity SSD offers significant storage density and power efficiency, making it ideal for data centers and AI clusters. The drive fits in a standard U.2 form factor, allowing for up to 3PB of storage in a 2U 24-bay server. Despite concerns about write endurance on QLC SSDs, Solidigm assures that the endurance is sufficient for typical use cases. The new SSD is expected to compete with traditional hard drives on both density and efficiency.
The August 2023 update for Windows 11 addresses performance issues with NVMe SSDs that began in March 2023, resulting in a decline in device speed of over 50%. The update rectifies the problem, with most users reporting notable improvements. The performance issues were unintentionally included in previous updates, and Microsoft did not officially acknowledge them at the time. The ultimate resolution was delivered in the August 2023 Patch Tuesday update (KB5029263), aligning with Microsoft's efforts to improve Windows 11 performance.
Blizzard has released Diablo 4 PC patch 1.0.2c, which fixes NVMe SSD freezes during start-up and various crashing issues. The patch notes do not provide details on the specific crashes fixed. The highly-anticipated sequel to Diablo 3 is set to launch globally on June 6 for multiple platforms, but those who pre-ordered the digital deluxe or Ultimate Edition can already play the game through early access.