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Intel Announces Optane Memory H10 Modules
Intel Announces Optane Memory H10 Intel released their first Optane products a while ago. First, we got the accelerator and then we got the SSDs. Now we get the combination which Intel calls the Optane Memory H10. The new Optane Memory H10 delivers the responsiveness of Optane Memory and capacity…
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Intel Optane 905P M.2 with EKWB Cooler Now Up for Pre-Order
New Compact M.2 Verison Intel‘s Optane 905P SSD began appearing in stores six months ago using an add-in card and 2.5″ form factor. However, a new M.2 form factor model featuring an EKWB heatsink is launching next month as well. This uses the M.2 22110 form factor, which is 110mm…
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Shuttle XPC Cube SZ270R9 Barebones PC Review
Shuttle XPC Cube We love barebones systems here at eTeknix, they take so much of the fuss out of system building, while still leaving plenty of customisation options. The latest XPC Cube from Shuttle looks set to be perfect for everything from LAN gaming, home gaming, the office, even HTPC…
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Intel Optane – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger?
Intel Optane This Feature Was Sponsored By Gigabyte When it comes to improving the performance of your system, there are lots of things you can do. The obvious ones are upgrading your CPU, GPU and RAM. These impact performance within applications, games and more. However, you shouldn’t forget your storage…
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Intel and PC OEMs Misleading RAM Capacity Claim via Optane
RAM+Optane Memory Confusion The prices of memory are currently through the roof with no reprieve in sight. It is therefore affecting the bottom line sales of many OEMs since users are holding back on purchasing a new PC. However, a new shady underhanded tactic seems to be employed now when…
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Intel Optane 905P SSD Shows Up on Online Retail Stores
New Intel Optane SSD Shows Up on Online The latest Intel Optane 905P SSD has begun appearing in online store listings recently, including NewEgg.com. This is the drive that is rumoured to be sporting Intel’s latest controller with 7-channels. Two versions are on the list. One is a half-height PCIe…
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Intel Optane SSD 800P M.2 PCIe SSD RAID Review
Introduction After having a look at the Intel Optane SSD 800p with 58GB and 118GB capacity individually, it is time to have a look at how well the series performs in a RAID setup. After all, Intel sent me two of their 118GB drives (product link) for just this purpose.…
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Intel Optane SSD 800P 118GB M.2 PCIe SSD Review
Introduction We have already had a look a the small Intel Optane SSD 800P with 58GB capacity and today it is time to test how well the larger 118GB (product link) version does. It has been a couple of weeks since the launch, and I’ve purposely held off writing this…
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Samsung Shows Off M.2 Form Factor Version of the Z-SSD
Samsung Z-SSD Now in M.2 The folks over at Anandtech recently saw a new form for the Samsung Z-SSD while at the Open Compute Project in San Jose. These Z-SSD SZ985 are the company’s answer to Intel’s 3D XPoint-based Optane SSDs. The SZ985 Z-SSD launched just two months ago after a…
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Intel Optane SSD 800P 58GB M.2 PCIe SSD Review
Introduction Intel is back with another drive based on their 3D XPoint NAND technology. We’ve previously seen the Optane caching module as well as the 900P PCIe add-in card for enthusiasts. Now, the company is ready with their first drive with this technology aimed purely at the ordinary consumer who…
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MSI GODLIKE Gaming Z370 Motherboard Review
MSI Godlike Gaming Z370 When it comes to picking a high-end motherboard, you’re not exactly short on options. Every big name brand has some part to play, with an extreme motherboard that can unlock the full potential of your new CPU, GPU and other components. However, few come with more…
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Samsung Reveals Z-NAND Specs – Optane Beware
Intel is attempting to revolutionise SSD storage with its new Optane technology, thanks to Intel/Micron’s NAND replacement, 3D XPoint. However, back in March, a new competitor threw its hat into the ring, promising to offer a brand new – and possibly faster – NAND alternative. That competitor is Samsung, and…
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Intel Expands 3D Xpoint Production
Intel is expanding its production of 3D XPoint products. The company announced that the expansion of its IM (Intel Micron) Flash foundry in Lehi, Utah is complete, meaning increased production of products like Intel’s impressive, “blazing fast” Optane 900P SSD (pictured). 3D XPoint, specifically, is a high-speed, low-latency, non-volatile memory…
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Intel Optane SSD 900p 280GB PCIe NVMe SSD Review
Introduction Intel launched their Optane caching modules earlier this year and now we get the Intel Optane SSD 900p as the next consumer product. The new 900p is an Optane SSD and not a caching module like we’ve seen launched earlier. It is a PCI-Express NVMe drive built with 3D…
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Intel Unveils “Blazing Fast” Optane 900P SSD
Intel is launching three new “blazing fast” Optane SSDs. Indeed, the Optane 900P trio – two PCIe and one U.2 – boast speeds of up to 550,000 IOPS read and write. In fact, Intel is able to achieve this impressive feat through 3D XPoint memory, rather than the traditional NAND.…
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