Recent #PCIe 5.0 news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Samsung 9100 Pro is Samsung's answer to the high-end PCIe 5.0 storage market, offering good performance and power efficiency.
➁ The drive is available in capacities up to 8TB and uses Samsung's 236-Layer V8 TLC flash memory.
➂ While not the fastest on the market, the 9100 Pro provides a solid and refined option for those seeking high-end storage.
➀ The ASRock B860I Lightning is a budget-friendly Mini-ITX motherboard offering robust power delivery and a variety of features for around $220.
➁ It boasts a PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket, integrated Thunderbolt 4, and improved audio, while still offering Wi-Fi 6E.
➂ Performance was average, but gaming performance was competent with default settings.
➀ Mini-PC manufacturer Minisforum has launched a new gaming motherboard, the BD790i X3D, featuring a mobile X3D chip.
➁ The board supports DDR5-5200 RAM up to 96GB and two M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD for up to 4TB of storage.
➂ The BD790i X3D includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for powerful desktop graphics cards and has an integrated Radeon 610M GPU for basic gaming needs.
➀ The MSI B850 Tomahawk MAX Wifi offers a great value at $229.99 with dual PCIe 5.0 x4 sockets and 5 GbE, although it lacks a rear 20 Gbps port and integrated RGB.
➁ It features Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE, and ample USB ports, including three Type-C ports.
➂ The board performs well in gaming and productivity apps, with a solid power delivery and a neutral design.
➀ Micron has released its first Gen5 client SSD, targeting OEM system builders;
➁ The 4600 PCIe 5.0 SSD offers up to 14.5GB/s sequential speeds;
➂ Micron emphasizes the use of its 9th generation TLC NAND flash memory for performance.