Patriot Memory has introduced its latest high-performance storage solution for PC gamers and enthusiasts with the new Patriot Viper PV573 PCIe Gen5 x4 M.2 2280 SSD. This SSD is a powerhouse, offering read speeds of up to 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of up to 12,000 MB/s, thanks to its advanced 3D NAND vertical stacking technology.

Here's a breakdown of the key features:

• 3D NAND Technology: Enhances storage density, speed, and efficiency.
• Controller: Equipped with the latest Innogrit IG5666 PCIe Gen 5 x4 controller and 232-layer TLC NAND.
• Performance: Features 4K Aligned Random Read speeds of up to 2,000K IOPs and 4K Aligned Random Write speeds of up to 1,650K IOPs, fully compliant with the NVMe 2.0 specification.
• Cooling Solution: Includes a 16.5mm 'extra thin heatshield' with an active cooling system, requiring a small fan for optimal performance.
• Capacity: Available in 2TB and 4TB versions.

The Viper PV573 is designed to be a storage beast, with a focus on both speed and cooling efficiency. Its proprietary cooling technology, which includes a high-thermal-conductivity aluminum alloy heatsink, is said to improve cooling by over 40%. However, the exact specifications of this improvement are not detailed.

With a 5-year warranty and certifications including CE, FCC, UKCA, BSMI, and RoHS, the Viper PV573 is a solid choice for those looking for top-of-the-line SSD performance.