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Patriot Memory Shows New Viper SSDs, Including PV593 and DRAM-less PV563

In addition to the new high-end DDR5 memory kits, like the Viper Xtreme 5 CKD or the Xtreme 5 - 40th Anniversary Limited Edition, Patriot Memory also showcased a couple of new SSDs at the Computex 2025 show in Taipei, including the new Viper Gaming PV593, PV563 DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD, and the future PV573.

The stars of the showcase were the new Viper Gaming PV593 and the PV563 DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 SSD, with the PV563 being one of the first DRAM-less PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSDs and probably the world's first DRAM-less SSD that reaches read performance of up to 14,000 MB/s. According to Patriot, the PV563 reaches sequential performance of up to 14,000/11,500 MB/s. The Patriot PV563 will be available in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB and uses Maxiotek's MAP1806 controller. With such performance, and fact that it lacks DRAM cache, could make it one of the fastest yet affordable SSDs on the market when it launches. The Patriot PV593 is a higher-end version with DRAM cache. It uses a 6 nm SMI SM2508 controller, and will also be available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB versions. It has the same sequential read performance of up to 14,000 MB/s, but much higher write performance of up to 13,000 MB/s. The random 4K read performance is at up to 2,000K IOPS. Patriot also plans to release the PV573 SSD that should fit between these two versions in terms of performance, but the company was still not ready to share further details.

Silicon Power at Computex 2025: XPower Cyclone, Gen 5 SSDs, CSODIMMs

Silicon Power brought an extensive lineup of memory products to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the company's DDR5 CUDIMMs and CSODIMMs. The company's baseline DDR5 CKD lineup sees CUDIMMs and CSODIMMs tick at DDR5-6400, with 16 GB density, CL52, and 1.1 V. The XPower Storm RGB is a premium gaming PC memory series, which comes in 16 GB and 32 GB single modules, and 32 GB (2x 16 GB) and 64 GB (2x 32 GB) kits. Speeds range between DDR5-6000 to DDR5-8000. These support XMP and EXPO.

The XPower Zenith is a mid-range kit, which comes in the same kind of densities as the XPower Storm RGB, but with speeds of DDR5-5200, DDR5-5600, and DDR5-6000. The XPower Cyclone is the company's enthusiast-segment DDR5 OC memory series. The non-CKD (UDIMM) variant comes in speeds of up to DDR5-8000, with the CKD (CUDIMM) variants pushing further, up to DDR5-9200.

A Stroll Through the Team Group Computex 2025 Booth

Team Group brought a slick new lineup of storage and gaming PC cooling products to Computex 2025. We already previewed its T-Force AIO CPU and M.2 coolers, and we now have with us memory and storage products spanning the T-Force, T-Create, and Xtreem sub-brands. We begin our tour with the T-Create AI Expert DDR5 CAMM2 module. A CAMM2 module is a dual-channel memory form factor that's installed along the plane of the motherboard instead of perpendicular to it, to improve clearance around the CPU socket area and benefit from superior circuit topology. The T-Create AI Expert CAMM2 offers speeds of DDR5-8000 at CL42-50-50-84 timings, 32 GB of capacity (16 GB per channel), and 1.4 V module voltage. Its advertised speeds are enabled through XMP.

Next up, is the T-Create Classic C47, a M.2-2280 Gen 4 SSD targeting creators, offering capacities of up to 4 TB with transfer speeds of up to 7.4 GB/s reads, and 7 GB/s writes. While the C47 targets client PCs, the company has a few workstation/server grade products under the T-Create brand, too. First up is the T-Create Master AI I5U2, a 2.5-inch SSD with the U.2 Gen 5 x4 interface, capacities of 15.36 TB, 30.72 TB, and 61.44 TB; and transfer speeds of up to 14 GB/s sequential reads, with up to 10 GB/s of sequential writes. The T-Create Master AI I5E1 is a slender drive in the E1.S form-factor, with a PCIe Gen 5 x4 interface, capacities of 7.68 TB, 12.8 TB, and 15.36 TB, and the same 14 GB/s reads and up to 10 GB/s writes as its U.2 sibling. The T-Create Master AI I5E3 is basically the same drive component wise, but in the E3.S form-factor.

Patriot Unveils Viper Xtreme 5 CKD, and First DRAMless Gen 5 SSD to Hit 14GB/s

Patriot Memory brought an updated line of M.2 Gen 5 NVMe SSDs, and PC overclocking memory products that leverage CKD (client clock driver) technology to achieve high data rates. We begin our tour with the company's flagship OC memory, the Viper Xtreme 5 CKD. Patriot set up a demo build showing off a 48 GB (2x 24 GB) kit doing DDR5-9600 at 46-58-58-154; with the Core Ultra 9 285K running in Gear 4 mode. The memory OC is y-Cruncher stable, both for versions 0.8.5 and Pi-1b. It may come as a surprise, but Patriot Memory has been around for a while in the market. In 2025, the company is celebrating its 40th year in business. All memory products and packaging have a special "40 Years" logo. The Viper Xtreme 5 CKD comes in RGB and non-RGB variants.

Besides Viper Xtreme 5 series, the company unveiled other, more cost-effective CKDIMMs, such as the Signature series CKD. These are bare modules that lack heatspreaders. The CKD helps these modules offer speeds of up to DDR5-6400. Switching gears to non-volatile memory, and we have what is probably the most interesting SSD we've come across this CES—the Patriot Viper PV563. This drive lacks any heatsink or heat spreader, and looks like it belongs in the entry-mainstream market segment, but don't be fooled by its looks. It is the first M.2 NVMe Gen 5 SSD with a DRAMless controller to claim sequential speeds of up to 14 GB/s. Gen 5 drives with DRAMless controllers such as the Phison E31T tend to offer speeds of up to 12 GB/s, but the PV563 uses a Maxiotek MAP1806 the fastest market rival to the E31T.

KLEVV Announces CRAS C925 M.2 Gen 4 NVMe SSD

KLEVV today announced the CRAS C925 line of mid-range M.2 NVMe SSDs. Built in the M.2-2280 form-factor, these drives take advantage of the PCI-Express 4.0 x4 host interface, to provide sequential transfer speeds of up to 7400 MB/s reads, and up to 6500 MB/s sequential writes, depending on the model. There are three of these based on capacity—500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB. All three offer up to 7400 MB/s sequential reads, while the maximum write speeds are up to 6200 MB/s for the 500 GB model, up to 6300 MB/s for the 1 TB model, and up to 6500 MB/s for the 2 TB model. Both the 500 GB and 1 TB models offer up to 670,000 IOPS 4K random reads, and up to 980,000 IOPS random writes; while the 2 TB model does up to 700,000 IOPS random reads, with up to 1 million IOPS random writes.

The KLEVV CRAS C925 combines a MaxioTech MAP1602 DRAMless controller with an unspecified brand of 3D TLC NAND flash memory. The drive features a single-sided design, in that even the top 2 TB model has all its components on one side of the PCB. You can use the included aluminium heat-spreader that reduces temperatures by 12%, or the heatsink your motherboard includes. KLEVV rates the write endurance of these drives at 600 TBW for the 500 GB model, 1,200 TBW for the 1 TB model, and 2,400 TBW for the 2 TB model. The company is backing the drives with a 5-year warranty. The company didn't reveal pricing, but mentioned that the drives will be available from May 2024.

Patriot Memory at Computex 2023: First DRAMless Gen 5 SSD, Viper Elite and Viper Extreme DDR5

Patriot Memory introduced some truly unique memory and storage products at the 2023 Computex. The company showed us what is probably the world's first PCIe Gen 5 NVMe SSD with a DRAMless architecture. It also runs surprisingly cool for the kind of performance that's being claimed. The untitled Patriot Gen 5 SSD uses a Maxiotek MAP802A-F1C DRAMless controller that features a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 host interface. The drive comes in capacities of 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB. The performance on offer easily matches or beats some of the early Gen 5 SSDs based on Phison E26. You get sequential speeds of up to 12 GB/s, with up to 10.5 GB/s sequential writes.

The company also showcased the Viper PV553, a more traditional Gen 5 SSD that uses a DDR4-based DRAM cache that can be as large as 4 GB for the 2 TB model. At this point we don't know which controller is powering this drive, but it's confirmed that it uses a DRAM cache, and needs active cooling. The performance on offer is up to 12.4 GB/s sequential reads, with up to 11.8 GB/s sequential writes. A side-effect of Gen 5 SSDs picking up traction in the market is that Gen 4 SSDs with fairly powerful specs are taking up mainstream pricing. The Viper VP4300 Lite is one such drive, it is a revision of the VP4300 from 2021. This drive uses an InnoGrit-sourced controller paired with 3D TLC NAND flash, DDR4 DRAM cache, and sequential transfer speeds of up to 7.4 GB/s reads, with up to 6.8 GB/s writes. It comes in 500 GB thru 4 TB capacities, and unlike the original VP4300, lacks a heatsink.

Addlink Intros S20M SATA 2.5-inch SSD Series

Addlink today refreshed its S20 line of SATA SSDs with the new S20M series. The refreshed lineup uses 96-layer 3D TLC NAND flash memory, and a Maxiotek MAS080X controller replacing the Phison S11-series controller on the original S20. The 2.5-inch, SATA 6 Gbps drive comes in 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB capacities, which offer varying performance. There is no 120-128 GB variant in the series. The 1 TB variant offers sequential reads of up to 560 MB/s, and up to 500 MB/s sequential writes. The 512 GB variant offers up to 550 MB/s reads, with up to 500 MB/s writes. The 256 GB variant does up to 510 MB/s reads, and up to 400 MB/s writes. Addlink claims increased endurance and MTBF over the S20, although it didn't specify numbers. The company didn't mention pricing, although availability is expected by late-May.

Patriot Launches P200 Series SATA SSDs

PATRIOT, a global leader in performance memory, SSDs, gaming peripherals, and flash storage solutions, is proud to announce the launch of their P200 series 2.5" internal SATA III 6 Gbps solid state drive (SSD) today. The P200 series comes equipped with best-quality NAND and components that have passed a strict quality control process. This process ensures more storage capacities, faster Read and Write speeds, and better reliability. The P200 series is available in capacities ranging up to 2 TB meeting current market demands for more storage options. Featuring the latest SMI 2258XT series controller (256-1 TB with 2258XT, 2 TB with Maxio controller), Patriot's P200 achieves speedy transfer speeds of up to 530 MB/s Read, and 460 MB/s Write, improving your system's performance.

With its low profile and compact design, P200's 7 mm thickness will fit into any system seamlessly while reserving extra space on the motherboard trays for better air circulation and cable management. The P200 series is a win-win solution for system builders planning to build a mini PC or tower-style gaming system.

ADATA Releases the IMSS314 Industrial-Grade mSATA Solid State Drive

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of highperformance DRAM modules and NAND Flash products,today launched the industrial-grade IMSS314 3D NAND SSD. Available in 3D MLC (32GB/64GB) and 3D TLC (128GB/256GB/512GB), the new model uses the compact mSATA form factor and SATA 6Gps connectivity. It has been purpose-designed for onsite deployment with industrial, enterprise, and organizational users. It offers speeds up to 500MB/s read and 400MB/s write, and can easily tolerate a wide temperature range, extreme shocks, vibration, and humidity. The IMSS314 delivers highly reliable and durable embedded storage for applications where speed and responsiveness are important. The availability of more affordable 3D TLC versions caters to users that prioritize large capacities, and stays true to the ADATA pledge of providing more options.

ADATA Releases the Ultimate SU700 3D NAND SSD

ADATA Technology, a leading manufacturer of highperformance DRAM modules, NAND Flash products, and mobile accessories today launchedthe Ultimate SU700 2.5" SATA 6Gb/s SSD, which signals further expansion in 3D NAND Flash storage. The SU700 delivers high-grade 3D NAND and uses an all-new Maxiotek controller. Performance goes up to 560 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, with up to 960 GB capacity. Agile error correction, WriteBoost SLC caching, and virtual parity recovery are supported to bolster data integrity and sustained performance.

ADATA continues to move exclusively to stacked, 3D NAND. The SU700 employs 3D NAND Flash that is more reliable, efficient, and generally faster than previous planar NAND. The SU700 provides superb value considering the many features it supports, driven by a new Maxiotek controller plus ADATA-designed circuitry and firmware.

Maxiotek New SSD Controllers Detailed

A new entrant to the client SSD space, Maxiotek showed off its first controllers for SATA client drives. The first two controllers launched include the Maxiotek MK8113, designed for drives with DRAM caches, and the MK8115, designed for cost-effective DRAM-less NAND flash drives. The MK8113 support 2D and 3D (stacked) MLC, and 2D SLC NAND flash, with capacities of up to 2 TB. The MK8115, on the other hand, supports 3D (stacked) TLC NAND flash in addition to 2D SLC, 2D and 3D MLC, with capacities of up to 1 TB. Both controllers support the latest native encryption standards, including 256-bit AES, SM4, SED, and TCG-OPAL. Exclusive features include AgileECC (an efficient ECC method), WriteBooster (garbage collection and TRIM), Frequency Throttling (power management), and VPR (virtual parity recovery). ADATA is one of the launch partners, and already has an MK8115-based drive.

ADATA Launches Maxiotek Controller-based SU700 Value SSD

ADATA is a launch partner for Maxiotek MK8115 processor, a new entrant to the consumer SSD scene, with the new SU700 series. These drives will be ADATA's most affordable, and targeted at buyers upgrading from hard drives. The MK8115 is mated to synchronous Micron-made DRAM-less 3D TLC NAND flash memory, in capacities ranging up to 1 TB. ADATA put out CDM performance numbers for the drive, which clocks in at 554 MB/s sequential reads, and 529 MB/s sequential writes.
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