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Consumer  ◇  Workstation

AMD Ryzen Threadripper 7980X & 7970X CPU Review

We don’t often dip into the traditional desktop systems or CPU space, we usually stop at workstations, that may or may not be equipped with server CPUs. But AMD has the desktop prosumer world abuzz with a new set of non-PRO Ryzen Threadripper High-End Desktop (HEDT) chips that range from 24 to 64 cores. For

HP Z6 G5 A Workstation - Interior
Consumer  ◇  Workstation

HP Z6 G5 A Workstation Review

The HP Z6 G5 A is a desktop tower workstation with an AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO CPU and room for three high-end GPUs. It can be configured with up to a 96-core CPU and 1TB of DDR5. The system is designed to be an absolute animal for modern professional workloads like rendering and AI.

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Consumer  ◇  Portable Storage

Samsung T5 EVO 8TB Portable SSD Review

The Samsung T5 EVO is the latest addition to Samsung’s portable SSD offerings and is the first update to the Samsung T5 family since 2017. The T5 EVO also ranks as the highest-capacity portable SSD offered by Samsung, with an impressive 8TB capacity. Additionally, the T5 EVO serves as Samsung’s first EVO-branded portable SSD.

Solidigm P5810
Enterprise  ◇  SSD

Solidigm P5810 SSD Review

The Solidigm P5810 is an enterprise SSD that incorporates 144-layer SLC 3D NAND and Client Storage Abstraction Layer (CSAL) to deliver an extreme endurance drive that’s rated for up to 65 drive writes per day (DWPD). The P5810 is available in a capacity of 800GB (with a 1.6TB model to be available shortly) and is

Enterprise  ◇  Enterprise Storage

Graid SupremeRAID QLC Performance Review

In 2021, Graid unveiled what they called the NVMe “RAID card,” though it was more than just that—it was a unique fusion of an NVIDIA GPU and Graid’s software. We’ve been big fans of SupremeRAID ever since, the performance is simply astounding and the integration is dead simple.

Dell PowerEdge T560 Tower - Interior
Enterprise  ◇  Server

Dell PowerEdge T560 Tower Server Review

The Dell PowerEdge T560 Tower Server is purpose-built for on-premise IT, virtualization, database management, AI inferencing, private cloud, and more. It’s powered by fourth-generation Intel Xeon Scalable CPUs and supports 24 storage drives.

Enterprise  ◇  SSD

Dense Storage Enables More Responsive Content Delivery Networks

When thinking about Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), it’s easy to go straight to the big brands we know, like Netflix, Hulu, etc. That makes sense; it’s intuitive to think about the latest episode of your favorite show being distributed to your phone or living room TV. Of course, it’s much more complicated than that, and

Enterprise  ◇  Server

Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635: Revisiting the Workhorse Server

Three years ago, the Lenovo ThinkSystem SR635 was introduced into our StorageReview testing lab as a high-performing, feature-rich server equipped to handle a wide variety of tasks. With a robust build and packed specifications, the SR635 had an immediate impact, quickly becoming one of the cornerstones of our testing environment. We recently decided to revisit

Consumer  ◇  Desktop Storage (External)

Solving Steam Deck Shader Storage with a 61.44TB SSD

The toys in the StorageReview lab are extensive. In this piece, we look at an actual toy, our Valve Steam Deck, and a metaphorical storage toy, the Solidigm P5336 61.44TB enterprise SSD. The biggest problem with the Steam Deck is its limited storage, with support for just a single 2230 M.2 SSD, which caps at