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MSI shows off its first PCIe 5 SSDs, but some benchmarks don’t impress
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MSI is one of the first brands to ready a tried and true consumer PCIe 5 SSD based on Phison’s new controller and showcase it to the world, but it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. While the new generation has an upper limit that’s double the sequential speeds of PCIe 4, tests of these early models show that some figures fall flat even compared to what’s already on the shelves.
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MSI’s new laptops among the first to feature PCIe 5 SSDs
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Among the new laptops that several manufacturers unveiled at CES 2023 this week are a few from MSI that introduce PCIe 5.0 SSDs to notebooks. The company has several models, but only the top-end variants support the cutting-edge storage standard. These include the new flagship Titan GT77 HX and two…
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The Best Black Friday Deals on SSDs, Keyboards, and More
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Get your fill of turkey and pumpkin pie while you can, because the biggest shopping event of the year is here. With all of the Black Friday festivities in full swing, we’re giving you wall-to-wall coverage of all the best tech deals, which you can find in our Black Friday Deals roundup (coming tomorrow), as well as in our free Deals Newsletter, which we’re sending your way today, tomorrow, and Cyber Monday. Let’s get to it!
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Samsung SSDs are up to 67 percent off at Amazon
If you’re looking to buy additional storage for your PC or PlayStation 5, you don’t have to wait until Black Friday to score a deal on some of the best solid-state drives on the market. Ahead of Thanksgiving, Amazon is holding a sale on Samsung storage gear, including the company’s excellent NVMe models. PS5 owners will want to turn their attention to the Samsung 980 Pro. After a 53 percent discount, the 2TB model with heatsink is $190, down from $400. It’s the perfect plug-and-play upgrade for Sony’s latest console, meeting all the compatibility and cooling requirements set out by the company.
Buy Samsung 980 Pro at Amazon – $119 and up
Amazon has also discounted the non-heatsink versions of the 980 Pro and 970 Evo. The latter is the highlight here. At the moment, you can grab the 2TB model for $160, rather than $500. The 500GB is also discounted by 54 percent, making it $60 at the moment. Both the 980 Pro and 970 Evo are great options if you want to add a fast Gen4 NVMe to your PC – just make sure you have a compatible motherboard and processor. If you want to give life to an older PC, Samsung’s excellent SATA SSDs are included in the sale.
Those looking for portable storage are also in luck. The 1TB and 2TB versions of the T7 Shield are currently 44 and 48 percent off, respectively. That means you can get the more expensive model for $150, and the 1TB variant for a record low of $90. Best of all, all three colorways – blue, black and biege – are included in the sale. The T7 Shield is an Engadget favorite. The combination of USB 3.2 Gen 2 support and IP65-certified protection make it a great option for anyone who wants a fast and reliable backup solution.
Buy Samsung T7 Shield at Amazon – $90 and up
One last product worth highlighting is the Samsung EVO Select microSD. Amazon has discounted all four models, with the 512GB variant receiving the largest price cut. After a 47 percent discount, you can get that version for $45. It typically retails for $85. The EVO Select microSD is a great option for those looking to beef up their Nintendo Switch with fast storage. Make sure to check out the rest of the sale to see if there’s something else that might fit your needs.
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