Storage

XPG GAMMIX S10 512GB Review

Posted by: Matthew Hodgson on: 13-08-2017 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We have ADATA's latest NVMe drive in for testing, claiming 1800MB/s read and 850MB/s write speeds and boasting a whole host of built-in technologies.

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Corsair Force Series MP500 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 23-02-2017 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Based on the Phison PS5007-E7 controller, Corsair release their very first M.2 NVMe SSD - the MP500, more specifically the 480GB model.

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Samsung 960 EVO Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 15-11-2016 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Armed with Samsung's new Polaris Controller, the 960 EVO follows in the footsteps of the 960 PRO by offering up some blazing fast SSD performance via NVMe.

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Crucial MX300 2TB Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 07-11-2016 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Bearing Micron 3D NAND technology, the MX300 strikes the ideal balance of performance, reliability and affordability. Looking for big SSD storage? Check out this 2TB model!

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Samsung 960 PRO RAID Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 19-10-2016 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In our midst is the new Samsung 960 PRO bearing the new Polaris Controller and 3rd generation V-NAND. Can this M.2 NVMe SSD take the top spot?

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Crucial MX300 Review

Posted by: Tim Harmer on: 16-06-2016 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Crucial's latest SSD is their first consumer drive to feature Micron's 3D TLC NAND, a development designed to improve durability and drive capacities.

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ASUSTOR AS1002T Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 13-04-2016 [ 0 comment(s) ]

An entry-level two-bay NAS designed for home user networks; AS1002T offers excellent value for users looking to maximise their network attached storage.

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Synology DS216 (with DSM 6.0) Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-04-2016 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Synology are back with their next installment to the popular two-bay NAS; the DS216. With take an indepth look at it with the new DSM 6.0.

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Samsung 950 PRO 256GB RAID Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 06-11-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

950 PRO is V-NAND based NVMe SSD that supports PCI Express 3.0 x4. We test two 256GB drives in RAID 0 to determine the maximum storage bandwidth.

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Crucial BX200 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 03-11-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Destined to supersede the BX100, BX200 is Micron’s first TLC-based solid state drive using the SM2256 Controller. Looking for an affordable SSD? This is it!

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QNAP TS-231 and TS-451 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 20-10-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

A two-bay and four-bay NAS designed for Home and SOHO users; TS-231 and TS-451 seek to enhance the network with the help of a dual-core CPUs and DDR3 memory.

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OCZ Vector 180 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 17-07-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

OCZ's latest solid state drive featuring Barefoot 3, Toshiba NAND Flash, Power Failure Management Plus and a whopping 5-years warranty. Is this the best SATA-SSD money can buy?

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HyperX Savage SSD 240GB Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 17-06-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Backed by a Phison S10 controller, the Savage SSD from HyperX promises to be one of their fastest SATA-based solid state solutions.

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Crucial MX200 SSD Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 25-05-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

With Dynamic Write Acceleration technology, the new MX200 promises to be an improvement over the already impressive MX100. See how it holds up against other popular drives on the market in our latest review...

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LEXAR JumpDrive M10 & M20 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 14-05-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

We test the 64GB LEXAR JumpDrive M10 and M20 flash-based USB 3.0 drives and see what they have to offer.

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Intel 750 Series PCIe SSD Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 08-05-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Heard of NVMe? No? You should do as it is the new standard that is setting the PCIe SSD world alight with blistering speed. Read on as we test the new king of SSD performance: The Intel 750 Series PCIe SSD.

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Thecus N4310 Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 26-04-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The Thecus N4310 appears to offer extraordinary value for many with a 4-bay NAS solution for £200 but have corners been cut to offer this device at such a low price? We find out inside...

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Crucial BX100 SSD Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 08-03-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The new Crucial BX100 SSD offers large storage space at tremendous value. Is this truly a replacement for the ageing mechanical hard drive?

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Plextor M6e PCI Express SSD Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 28-02-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Optimised for professional gamers, the Plextor M6e PCI express SSD bypasses SATA 3.0 bottlenecks to boast some serious performance.

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Samsung Portable SSD T1 Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 20-01-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Stylish and compact, the T1 is a portable SSD storage device which uses the USB 3.0 interface and Samsung's 3D V-NAND technology.

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Lexar Workflow DD512 Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 11-01-2015 [ 0 comment(s) ]

If you're looking for a USB external hard drive with the speeds of Solid State then the Lexar Workflow DD512 may suit your needs.

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Samsung 850 EVO Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 08-12-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

The latest SSD from Samsung has just hit the market which promises speed, bang per buck and one of the longest warranties available. Presenting the Samsung 850 EVO.

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Synology DS215j Review

Posted by: David Mitchelson on: 28-11-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

In the spotlight, a 2-bay NAS solution which comes equipped for Synology DSM 5.1. Are you looking for an affordable network device for sharing and protecting data?

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Crucial MX100 Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 15-11-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

At a low cost per GB, the Crucial MX100 Solid State Drive offers good value for money without compromising on speed or features. Time to retire your old mechanical drive?

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SanDisk Extreme Pro 480GB Review

Posted by: Richard Weatherstone on: 24-07-2014 [ 0 comment(s) ]

Aimed at the high-performance gamer, SanDisk look to lay the smackdown on the competition with it's Extreme Pro Solid State Drive - capable of up to 550MB/s.

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