Solid State Drives
PulseAugur coverage of Solid State Drives — every cluster mentioning Solid State Drives across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Use low-speed USB ports for keyboards and mice to save bandwidth
When connecting a computer keyboard and mouse, it is generally best to use the lowest-speed USB ports available, such as USB 2.0. These input devices require minimal bandwidth, freeing up higher-speed USB 3.x and USB4 p…
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PostgreSQL committer examines random_page_cost for SSDs
PostgreSQL committer Tomas Vondra, affiliated with Microsoft, explored the `random_page_cost` parameter in PostgreSQL. He investigated whether this parameter, which has remained at 4.0 since 2002, should be adjusted for…
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OpenAI's Codex causes costly SSD wear due to logging flaws · 1 source tracked
OpenAI's Codex model has been found to cause excessive write operations on Solid State Drives (SSDs) due to a "clumsy logging implementation." This inefficiency is reportedly costing users millions of dollars in prematu…
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Motherboard market slump drives flagship prices down to entry-level levels
The PC motherboard market is experiencing a significant downturn, leading to steep discounts on high-end models. Flagship motherboards, such as the ASRock Z890 Taichi, are now available at prices comparable to entry-lev…
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Amazon Prime Day 2026: Deep discounts on gaming PCs, laptops, SSDs, and RAM
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is offering significant discounts on a wide range of PC hardware, including gaming laptops, pre-built gaming PCs, SSDs, and RAM. Deals are available from major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and …
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China's DRAM and SSD makers gain edge via state support, says SMI exec · 2 sources tracked
Chinese manufacturers of DRAM modules and SSDs possess a significant advantage over their American and Taiwanese competitors due to government guidance. Silicon Motion's SVP Nelson Duann stated that China's domestic mem…
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Biwin Secures $1.86 Billion in 3D NAND for SSDs Amid Shortages
Biwin has entered into a two-year, $1.86 billion agreement to secure 3D NAND memory for its Solid State Drives. This deal, announced at Computex 2026 and filed with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, aims to lock in fixed pri…
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Amazon Slashes SSD Prices Ahead of Prime Day
Amazon has significantly reduced prices on Solid State Drives (SSDs) in anticipation of Prime Day. These deals include substantial markdowns from major brands such as Western Digital and Samsung. The sale offers a prime…
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Samsung develops 900-layer flash memory, hints at cheaper SSDs
Samsung has reportedly developed 900-layer flash memory chips by bonding two 450-layer chips together. This advancement could lead to significantly cheaper SSDs, especially if the current AI market bubble deflates.
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Amazon, Best Buy slash SSD prices for Memorial Day sales
Major retailers Amazon and Best Buy have significantly reduced prices on high-capacity Solid State Drives (SSDs) in anticipation of the Memorial Day holiday. This move offers consumers substantial savings on storage sol…
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Meme humorously frames AI war with hardware components
This cluster consists of two identical Mastodon posts discussing a meme titled "Big E offering advice in the WAR AGAINST ABOMINABLE INTELLIGENCE." The meme appears to be a humorous take on AI, with the posts noting that…
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AI demand paralyzes PC gamer market, delaying new builds
A recent survey indicates that 60% of PC gamers are delaying building new computers for at least two years due to inflated component prices. This trend is attributed to the ongoing demand for RAM and other parts for AI …