ASUSTOR AS6702T 2nd Gen I am considering the ASUSTOR AS6702T 2nd Gen NAS. I want to use it for a PLex Server at home with little if any streaming outside my network. I have questions. 1. Will the 6702 work with just 4 M.2 drives installed, no SATA drives. 2. SATA III drives are supported […]
How to Install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD in 3.5-inch Bays in a NAS? NAS trays support both types of sizes. You can screw in a 2.5-inch SSD using 3.5-inch trays. Simply remove the side clip and keep it somewhere in a drawer just in case you need it for 3.5-inch drives. Or you can […]
Understanding the Heat Issue with Gen5 SSDs and Phison Controller As the demand for faster data access continues to escalate, manufacturers are pushing the boundaries of Solid State Drive (SSD) technology. However, this leap in speed has come with an unexpected trade-off: heat. Specifically, the latest generation of PCIe 5.0 SSDs using the Phison E26 […]
Looking for the Amazon Prime Day Deals Page for October 11th and 12th 2022? Visit this page HERE Prime Day Bargains on Synology, QNAP, Seagate, WD, Sabrent and More to Watch For That’s right, it is that time once again when the biggest e-retail company in the world hosts Its very own mega sale – […]
Gen5 SSDs – 4 Reasons to Switch to PCIe Gen 5 NOW (and 4 Reasons NOT TO!) There is no avoiding it, PCIe Gen 5 M.2 NVMe SSDs are the rage now! In the last 12 months, we have seen more than 20 different Gen 5 SSDs unveiled at various trade events in the tech […]
Review of the Nextorage NE5N Gen 5 SSD – An Official Phison Backed SSD? The reveal of so many Gen 5 M.2 NVMe SSDs in the first half of 2023 has been a far cry from the arguably more muted formal introduction of Gen 4 back in 2019, with more than 25 different SSDs being […]
Review of the Nextorage NE5N Gen 5 SSD – An Official Phison Backed SSD? The reveal of so many Gen 5 M.2 NVMe SSDs in the first half of 2023 has been a far cry from the arguably more muted formal introduction of Gen 4 back in 2019, with more than 25 different SSDs being […]
Seagate Firecuda 540 SSD – Their FIRST Gen5 5×4 SSD Released Updated 27/06/23 – The Seagate Firecuda 540 M.2 NVMe SSD Has Now Been Released. Here are the confirmed Specifications: Brand Seagate Firecuda 540 Seagate Firecuda 540 Model # ZP1000GM3A004 ZP2000GM3A004 Capacity 1TB / 1000GB 2TB / 2000GB Price $189 (Check Amazon) $299 (Check Amazon) […]
The hard drive market constantly evolves, and Western Digital is one of the most active players in the game. Recently, online retailers have begun listing the WD Blue SN580, the sequel to the widely popular SN570 SSD, known for its outstanding performance and affordability. The previous iteration, the SN570, has often been featured in SSD […]
I recently bought my first NAS, the Asustor Flashstor 6 and I’m wondering what SSD’s to put in. I would like to end with at least 2TB of storage after RAID 5 or 6 (still deciding which to use). I would like to keep my spending under €500 but can stretch the budget to €600 […]
Gigabyte Aorus 12000 Gen5 SSD: The Race to Stay Ahead in the SSD Revolution When it comes to blazing the trail for the newest generation of SSDs, Gigabyte has been one of the industry’s foremost pioneers. Their initial launch of the Aorus 10000 Gen5 SSD served as a clarion call to the world, boldly declaring […]
Computex 2023 Reveals: The ADATA Project Neonstorm and Legend 970 Gen 5 SSDs As the Computex 2023 unfolds in Taipei, Taiwan, ADATA has certainly made an eye-catching impression with the reveal of their unique ADATA XPG Project Neonstorm Prototype Gen 5 SSD. An SSD that not only steps up the game in terms of technical […]
Patriot Reveals Viper PV553 Gen 5 M.2 NVMe SSD and Teases Work-In-Progress DRAMless Gen 5 SSD at Computex 2023 The 2023 edition of Computex, held in Taipei, saw many hardware giants showcasing their latest and greatest tech innovations. Among them was Patriot, who took the chance to reveal two of their SSDs – the near-release […]
Teamgroup Makes Waves at Computex 2023 with the T-Force Cardea Z5 Gen 5 SSD and INSANE Heatsinks! At the epicenter of Computex 2023 was Teamgroup’s spectacular reveal of their new T-Force Cardea Z5 Gen 5 SSD. The Cardea Z5, making its debut with a live benchmark demonstration at the event, left a strong impression on […]
DSM 7.2 and 3rd Party RAM / NVME SSD – will it work after upgrade? The discussion about the compatibility of DSM 7.2 and 3rd party RAM in NAS devices like Synology’s DS918+ and DS920+ has been lively. The general consensus appears to be that 3rd party RAM works with DSM 7.2, with users reporting […]
Asustor Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro SSD NAS Review – Worth Your Data? Asustor has made its mark in the data storage sector with their recently launched Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro M.2 SSD NAS devices. These devices are packed with features and an attractive design that aims to cater to the needs […]
FLASHSTOR 6 FS6706T and FLASHSTOR 12 Pro FS6712X – ASUSTOR’s first all-M.2 SSD NAS ASUSTOR has launched its fastest NAS devices ever, the all-NVMe Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro. These are ASUSTOR’s first dedicated PCIe 3.0 M.2 NVMe SSD NAS, providing unmatched performance in a NAS device. Both devices are equipped with Intel’s newest […]
8TB gen3 NVME list BRAND Model Capacity Interface Controller Memory DRAM Max Read / Write Max IOPS Read / Write Endurance DWPD MTBF Warranty Buy Team Group MP34q 2TB, 4TB, 8TB M.2 3.0 x 4 Phison PS5012-E12S-32 3D QLC DRAM Buffer and SLC cache 3,400 / 3,00 MB/s 190,000 / 160,000 IOPS 380 […]
A Guide to Buying the Right USB Drive for Shucking Right – First Time If you are looking at making a significant saving on larger capacity HDDs or picking up much faster NVMe SSDs for a bargain price, then shucking will likely be one of the first methods that you have considered. For the uninitiated, […]
A Guide to Buying the Right USB Drive for Shucking Right – First Time If you are looking at making a significant saving on larger capacity HDDs or picking up much faster NVMe SSDs for a bargain price, then shucking will likely be one of the first methods that you have considered. For the uninitiated, […]