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Patriot Memory Unveils the Viper PV553 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD Series

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Patriot Memory, a leading manufacturer of high-performance enthusiast memory modules, SSDs, flash storage, and gaming peripherals, proudly introduces the Viper PV553 M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD. This groundbreaking SSD is designed with the core idea of delivering next-gen performance, featuring an innovative active cooling system.

The PV553 introduces a revolutionary cooling solution as Patriot's first SSD with a blower fan design. Patriot Memory's cutting-edge advancements ensure active thermal dissipation, providing consistent cooling even during extended usage for intense gaming sessions. Crafted with premium materials and a slim 16.5 mm aluminium heat shield, the PV553 incorporates an embedded thermal sensor, guaranteeing unwavering high performance. With a 5-year warranty, this SSD exemplifies quality and reliability.



Engineered with innovation, the PV553 boasts a PCIe Gen 5 x4 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND, fully compliant with NVMe 2.0 specs. Equipped with an efficient cooling heat shield, the PV553 stands out for its exceptional performance, achieving read/write speeds of up to 12,400 MB/s and 11,800 MB/s, ensuring an unparalleled gaming and content creation experience.

Addressing overheating challenges, the PV553 employs a groundbreaking cooling solution—an integrated fan tailored for Gen 5 SSDs. Initiating a heat exchange process, the fan pulls in cool air, directing it toward aluminium fins, resulting in an impressive 40% reduction in heat. Beyond mere cooling, the PV553 stands as a triumphant achievement, setting it apart in the SSD landscape.

Elevate your performance with the Viper PV553 Gen 5 x4 SSD. Featuring a dual-side high-conductivity thermal pad, it ensures efficient heat transfer to stacked fins, delivering the thrill of next-gen storage performance by seamlessly combining PCIe Gen 5 controller technology with cutting-edge 3D NAND flash.

The Viper PV553 Gen 55 x4 SSD guarantees built-in data security and error-correction capabilities, extending NAND flash storage endurance. With advanced wear-leveling and automatic error correction functions, it ensures consistent performance, even with prolonged use.

Backed by a comprehensive five-year global warranty, the PV553 provides a worry-free experience, ideal for gaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and demanding content creation. The PV553 is your assurance of unparalleled performance, reliability, and peace of mind for enthusiasts.

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…at a glance, I genuinely thought that those cutouts in the heatsink were USB ports and I instantly had a lot of questions. Unfortunately, they are not. Boring.
 
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12,400 MB/s and 11,800 MB/s
m.E.h.... those speeds are sooooo 2023-ish........

Gimme 15K+, or gimme death, hehehe :)

But OTOH, the overall cooling system design is nice IMO....
 
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Bet these fans die within 6 months and you can't replace them.
 
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Heat Shield?

What heat source is this "shield" supposed to protect this SSD from? the sun?

Appropriate term would be heatsink.
 
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