Recent #WD news in the semiconductor industry

Get a 2TB SSD for 5 cents per gigabyte during Prime Day — lowest-ever prices on models from Samsung, WD, and more

➀ Amazon Prime Day offers unprecedented discounts on 2TB SSDs from brands like Samsung, WD, and Crucial, with prices as low as $0.05 per gigabyte.

➁ The Silicon Power UD90 and Crucial P310 stand out for their balance of affordability and high speeds (up to 7,100 MB/s), while Samsung's 990 EVO Plus hits a 36% discount, its lowest price ever.

➂ Buyers face a trade-off between speed (e.g., PCIe 5.0 drives like Crucial T705) and capacity, as 4TB options may cost similar to dual 2TB drives.

servethehome

9 months ago

WD Blue SN5000 1TB NVMe SSD Review

➀ The article reviews the WD Blue SN5000 1TB NVMe SSD, a mid-range drive aimed at the mainstream PCIe Gen4 market with a focus on cost-effectiveness. ➁ It highlights that the drive uses Kioxia 112-layer TLC NAND and an in-house controller without DRAM cache. ➂ The review covers the performance, endurance, and specifications of the drive, noting that it offers mid-range performance with a 5-year warranty.

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servethehome

9 months ago

WD Black SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD Review

➀ The WD Black SN7100 2TB NVMe SSD is reviewed, focusing on its performance and specifications. ➁ The drive is found to be a DRAM-less high-performance Gen4 SSD with speeds near interface limits for a Gen 4 SSD. ➂ The review discusses the drive's internal components, including the NAND flash and controller, and its endurance and warranty.

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tomshardware

about 1 year ago

WD Blue SN5000 4TB SSD review: Western Digital launches a 4TB mainstream drive

❶ The 4TB WD Blue SN5000, based on QLC technology, offers competitive performance with single-sided design suitable for various devices. ❷ It features BiCS6 QLC flash, promising efficiency and high data density, though it may lag slightly in write performance compared to TLC. ❸ Pricing and optimal utilization of its PCIe 4.0 interface remain concerns, but it presents a viable option for mainstream users if competitively priced.

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