ADATA Launch New M.2 Gaming SSD

ADATA Technology, have launched their new M.2 SSD, the XPG SX8000. Featuring 3D MLC NAND Flash and an SMI 2260 controller, the SX8000 meets NVMe 1.2 specifications and connects directly to motherboards via PCI Express 3.0 x4 to deliver a claimed read speed of 2.4GB/s and 1GB/s write. The SX8000 is available in the UK in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB, with an SRP of £75, £112 and £225 respectively.

The SX8000 uses reliable 3D MLC NAND Flash, allowing ADATA to produce versions in capacities from 128GB to 1TB. With 3D NAND, reliability, performance, and efficiency all get a boost as more storage is fitted onto a smaller form factor without increasing power demands. The SX8000 features a 2 million hour MTBF (mean time between failures) rating, which equates to 25% longer than 2D NAND SSD (these average about 1.5 million hours).

ADATA are hoping to expand the range to include a 1TB version in the future, as well as a higher sped version with an included heatsink. More word to come on those when we hear about them.