Kingston Digital unveils First SandForce-based SSD
Kingston Technology has announced that it has teamed up with SandForce Inc. to launch its first SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb/s) based SSD targeted at enthusiasts, gamers, and performance users. The Kingston HyperX SSD feature the fastest and most reliable SandForce controller to date, and is also available as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation.
Shipping in 120GB and 240GB capacities, the HyperX SSD is based on SandForce SF-2281 controllers featuring SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb/s). It allows for incredible sequential read/write throughputs of 525/480MB/s, 4KB random read/write speeds of up to 95,000/70,000 IOPS, and SandForce DuraClass Technology to provide best in class endurance.
"This launch is very exciting for us at Kingston. The SandForce controller allows us to deliver the high-end performance that is needed for power users, gamers, and enthusiasts," said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. "Achieving a final production quality controller and firmware has been an exacting process, but well worth the wait. By pairing SandForce's latest controller with Intel 25nm compute NAND (P/E 5K), we have built an SSD that meets the requirements set by true enthusiasts."
The Kingston HyperX name has long been synonymous with high-performance DRAM solutions for enthusiasts looking to achieve maximum system performance. Kingston's new HyperX SSD is powered by the latest SandForce controller and Intel 25nm compute NAND (P/E 5K) to provide the performance and endurance that the most demanding users require.
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