Leading Gamers Beyond the Limits

Our friends at TeamGroup have just announced that T-FORCE DELTA RGB 7600MHz DDR5 will be launched soon for Intel’s just released Raptor Lake and here is their press release:

October 20th, 2022, Taipei_ TEAMGROUP’s gaming label, T-FORCE, has announced today that the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 will be launching a 7,600MHz high clock rate OC memory, breaking the world record and delivering a high-performance gaming DDR5 OC memory to gamers pursuing the ultimate performance. The latest T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 has been tested with the Intel 13th-Gen Raptor Lake on Z790 motherboards from major motherboard manufacturers and has proven to be compatible. With outstanding R&D capabilities, T-FORCE continues to bring DDR5 performances to new heights for gamers.

T-FORCE LAB continues to push the limits of DDR5’s overclock speeds through research and development. The team also works closely with many motherboard manufacturers for testing to ensure that the high-performance T-FORCE gaming OC memory is fully compatible with most major motherboards on the market. The frequency specs from 4,800MHz to 7,200MHz have already been certified for Intel XMP3.0, gamers can launch the intel XMP3.0 OC function directly from their BIOS system. The compatible DDR5 OC memory module and process optimize the gaming experiences and delivers an incredibly powerful experience to consumers around the world.

TEAMGROUP’s gaming label, T-FORCE, will continue to meet gamers’ demands for high-frequency OC. In developing the new DDR5 platform, T-FORCE will also continue to pave the way for the industry and deliver cutting-edge DDR5 gaming OC memory to gamers, bringing them beyond the limits.

?Screenshots of burn-in testing with Z790 motherboards (ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI) when paired with the Intel 13th-Gen Core i9 CPU:

(ASUS)

(GIGABYTE)

(MSI)

?Screenshot of Intel XMP3.0 certification for all T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 specifications as mentioned herein above

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/extreme-memory-profile-xmp.html

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T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 DESKTOP MEMORY

https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product/delta-rgb-ddr5

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Introducing Industry’s First Dual Water Blocks for Maximum Cooling

Our friends at TeamGroup have just launched the T-FORCE SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU/SSD AIO liquid cooler:

October 19, 2022, Taipei _T-FORCE, the gaming sub-brand of TEAMGROUP, has added a new member to its SIREN series of all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers: the T-FORCE SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler, the world’s first AIO liquid cooling solution that cools both the CPU and SSD at the same time. The SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler features an original dual CPU and SSD ARGB water block design, a large 360mm radiator, and three 120mm ARGB hydraulic bearing fans. The new design fully meets the higher cooling requirements of Intel and AMD’s next-gen CPUs and PCIe Gen5 SSDs, allowing gamers around the world to enjoy unparalleled fast performance.

The SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler’s ingenious liquid channel design provides highly-efficient cooling, reducing the over 100? operating temperatures of powerful 12,000MB/s PCIe Gen5 SSDs by more than 50%. This prevents throttling and allows stable high-speed read and write performance for next-generation devices. The DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler also adopts the translucent ARGB body of the SIREN series and features a new separable magnetic lighting module, which can not only be tightly attached to the top of the SSD water block but also any internal metal location of the chassis. It’s certified to be compatible with the lighting software of motherboard manufacturers ASRock, ASUS, Biostar, GIGABYTE, and MSI[1], giving gamers with various motherboards the freedom to customize their ARGB setup while they enjoy the top performance of a high-end liquid cooler.

To take advantage of Intel and AMD CPUs’ ever-increasing performance and PCIe Gen5 SSDs’ high read and write speeds, the T-FORCE SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler is built to support up to the latest Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 CPU sockets and the popular M.2 SSD 2280 form factor. Gamers can enjoy the unprecedented dual cooling performance with its easy installation process. The T-FORCE SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler will first be available in North American Amazon stores this November. If you want to obtain the world’s first CPU & SSD dual cooling device and sales information, please stay tuned to the latest news on TEAMGROUP’s official website and social media channels.

Note[1]: The order of manufacturers is alphabetical. For detailed product test platform information, please head to TEAMGROUP’s official website.

?Learn More?

T-FORCE SIREN DUO360 ARGB CPU & SSD AIO Liquid Cooler

https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product/siren-duo360-all-in-one-argb-cpu-ssd-liquid-cooler

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Reach New Peaks and Experience the Thrill of High-Performance Gaming

Our friends at TeamGroup have just announced superfast 7,200MHz Delta RGB desktop DDR5 and here is their announcement:

Leading memory provider TEAMGROUP has reached a new level of DDR5 performance with its newest memory kit under the T-FORCE gaming sub-brand. Today, it has launched the DELTA RGB DDR5 DESKTOP MEMORY with an updated clock rate of up to 7,200MHz to go along with Intel’s recently released 13th generation CPUs and the new generation of 700 series motherboards from various motherboard manufacturers. Gamers around the world can reach new heights of DDR5 performance and experience the thrill of gaming with blazing fast clock speeds.

With T-FORCE LAB’s stellar R&D capabilities and the use of carefully selected high-quality ICs, TEAMGROUP has taken the lead in introducing high-speed DDR5 16GB dual-channel memory kits with clock rates of 6,800MHz, 7,000MHz, and 7,200MHz for its DELTA RGB DDR5 DESKTOP MEMORY. It uses a special thermal module that combines cooling silicone and an aluminum alloy heatsink, allowing it to dissipate heat extremely effectively while overlocked and performing under high loads. Furthermore, it is certified by motherboard manufacturers ASRock, ASUS, Biostar, GIGABYTE, and MSI^[1] to be compatible with their respective lighting software. The desktop memory not only provides outstanding stability and performance but also the ability to freely customize RGB effects, allowing gamers to create truly unique and striking PC builds.

TEAMGROUP’s gaming sub-brand T-FORCE continues to experiment and create new possibilities in storage solutions. Dedicated to providing top-notch and diverse DDR5 gaming memory products, TEAMGROUP will work together with global consumers to build a world of high-speed DDR5 and lead the revolutionary changes that come with it as newer and greater platforms push the industry forward.

[1]The order of manufacturers is alphabetical.

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Our friends at TeamGroup in a collaboration with Biostar have a new announcement of Valkyrie DDR5 desktop memory. Here is the press release:

The two gaming product leaders, TEAMGROUP and BIOSTAR, have joined forces to release the T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 VALKYRIE Edition DESKTOP MEMORY, the first collaboration of T-FORCE brand from TEAMGROUP and VALKYRIE series from BIOSTAR. The design is based on the popular DELTA RGB DDR5 DESKTOP MEMORY and its stealth fighter-influenced look, featuring the signature wide-angled heat spreader with dazzling RGB lightning. On top are the logos of T-FORCE’s iconic wing and the classic golden wings of the BIOSTAR VALKYRIE series, also integrating the concept of the warriors’ majestic wings in the form of a streamlined design spread across the heat spreader. Gamers can enjoy the memory’s striking visuals and legendary performance as T-FORCE and VALKYRIE carry them further in the gaming arena.

T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 VALKYRIE Edition DESKTOP MEMORY is equipped with a next-generation RGB smart control chip, allowing gamers to use BIOSTAR’s Advanced VIVID LED DJ software to create a unique RGB setup for their PC. With both outstanding hardware and software supports, users can control and synchronize lighting effects any way they like, making it easy to create a divine look all will admire. The VALKYRIE Edition DDR5 supports the latest Intel XMP3.0, allowing gamers to enjoy the thrill and performance of overclocking in just a few simple clicks. Furthermore, its special thermally conductive silicone and power management chip (PMIC) cooling design significantly reduce heat, providing stable performance while it runs at high speeds.

To meet the needs of a variety of gamers, T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 VALKYRIE Edition DESKTOP MEMORY is available in two specifications: clock speeds of 5,600MHz and 6,000MHz with the capacity of 2x16GB, and the first batch will be available on Amazon US in late October, 2022. Please stay tuned to TEAMGROUP’s official website and social media channels for the latest updates on the glorious T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 VALKYRIE Edition DESKTOP MEMORY and its sales information.

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T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 VALKYRIE Edition DESKTOP MEMORY

https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product/delta-rgb-valkyrie-ddr5

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Our friends at TeamGroup have just launched VULCAN? DDR5 Gaming Memory for the upcoming AMD AM5 Platform and here is their press release:

September 15, 2022, Taipei_ World gaming brand T-FORCE by TEAMGROUP, a global leader in the memory industry, launches VULCAN? DDR5 gaming memory designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 processors and X670E/X670 motherboards today. VULCAN? DDR5 gaming memory supports the latest AMD EXPO technology, allowing the memory to achieve enhanced performance with excellent compatibility. With one simple click, users can experience stunningly fast and stable overclocking. The incredible overclocking performance and platform compatibility perfectly unleash the potential performance of the next generation AMD AM5 platform.

The heatsink of T-FORCE VULCAN? DDR5 gaming memory is made of aluminum alloy through one-piece stamping process, with a durable snap structure designed at the top. The most important feature is that the memory is dedicated to AMD platform with carefully selected high-quality ICs, which have been tested for compatibility and stability, as well as possessing excellent overclocking and perfect compatibility. T-FORCE VULCAN? DDR5 gaming memory is also equipped with a power management IC (PMIC) for more efficient energy allocation, stable power supply to the memory, reduced noise interference, in addition to improved signal transmission quality and stability. Available in 5,600MHz and 6,000MHz frequencies, VULCAN? DDR5 is the ultimate gaming memory for AMD’s next generation platforms.

T-FORCE VULCAN? DDR5 gaming memory supports on-die ECC with IC error detecting and correcting features to enhance the correctness of data transmission while providing stable and reliable overclocking performance. The product also comes with a lifetime warranty and free replacement service for damage not caused by human factors. By going through a simple process, customers can enjoy considerate services.

?Learn More?

https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product/vulcan-alpha-ddr5

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Our friends at TeamGroup have a M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD that includes a graphene SSD label for heat dissipation and improved cooling. Here is their announcement.

August 16, 2022, Taipei _Global memory brand, TEAMGROUP, has created numerous innovative SSD products over the years with its cutting-edge research and development to offer the very best solutions in the storage market. Today it has announced MP44L M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD, featuring a unique breakthrough cooling technology: the industry’s first SSD label to incorporate graphene copper foil. This less than 1mm thick Heat Dissipating Graphene SSD Label has received Utility Patents ^[1] and is tightly adhered to the SSD to provide precise and greater cooling. The design of MP44L M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD’s heat dissipating graphene SSD label eliminates the possibility of installation interference. Moreover, it allows users to enjoy double the cooling performance and the increased stability of PCIe Gen4 without the need to install additional thermal equipment when it’s paired with an M.2 slot heatsink.

TEAMGROUP’s brand new MP44L M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD is a storage upgrade solution for Gen4x4 SSDs. It offers a read speed of 5,000MB/s and a write speed of 4,500MB/s and supports SLC Cache technology, which provides over double the operation efficiency of Gen3 SSDs. By solving the problem of computer lag, it allows users to multitask with ease and enjoy fast and smooth performance. The MP44L SSD provides excellent data transfer accuracy due to its LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check Code) technology. It supports Windows TRIM optimization commands and the latest NVMe 1.4 standard. With the allocation mechanism of NVM Sets, PLM (Predictable Latency Mode) and the latest RRL (Read Recovery Level) technology, the SSD’s latency is significantly reduced, and wear and tear at high read and write speeds is also diminished, extending the lifespan of the drive.

TEAMGROUP MP44L M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD is available in a wide range of capacity, from 250GB to 2TB, to meet the needs of all types of users, whether they are seeking for a PC upgrade or expanding capacity. The first batch of MP44L is expected be available for purchase on Amazon and Newegg in North America in late August, 2022. For more sales and technology information about MP44L M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD and its patented heat dissipating graphene SSD label, please stay tuned to TEAMGROUP’s official sales channels for the latest news.

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TEAMGROUP MP44L M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD

https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product/mp44l

[1] Heat Dissipating Graphene SSD Label Patent

Taiwan Utility Patent No.: M628748

China Patent No.: CN217135922 U

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Upgraded Heat Sink Design & Frequency Spec to Deliver the Ultimate User Experience

August 9, 2022, Taipei _As the world dives further into the high-speed DDR5 generation, DDR5 technologies are urged to meet the demands for more reliable and durable products. TEAMGROUP, a world-leading memory manufacturer, continues to pursue advancement and is dedicated to providing an upgraded DDR5 solution to offer higher frequencies to users around the world. Today, TEAMGROUP launches ELITE PLUS DDR5 Desktop Memory with a brand new heat sink design to effectively increase reliability. Furthermore, TEAMGROUP announces a new frequency of 6,000MHz for ELITE DDR5 to further increase operating performance and deliver an ultra-smooth user experience. The ELITE PLUS DDR5 and ELITE DDR5 6,000MHz Desktop Memory will be available to global users via Amazon and Newegg in North America soon.

ELITE PLUS DDR5 Desktop Memory is equipped with a sleek, simple, and asymmetric aluminum heat sink that has been specially designed to be non-conductive and to protect against scratches, acids, rusting and rotting to provide full protection for the DDR5 module. ELITE PLUS DDR5 Desktop Memory is also equipped with a 1.1V standard working voltage which further reduces energy consumption for each unit of bandwidth comparing to the 1.2V in DDR4, providing a more efficient power usage. The DDR5 module is equipped with PMICs for effective power distribution, reliable power supply, and minimal noise interference. The IC supports on-die ECC, a feature that self-corrects DRAM cells for enhanced stability and reliability by reducing risks of information errors.

Leading the DDR5 generation, ELITE PLUS DDR5 modules are designed to be perfectly compatible with Intel and AMD systems and comes with three frequencies: 4800MHz, 5600MHz, and 6000MHz, in single/dual channel options from 8GB to 32GB of storage capacity to satisfy a wide range of user demands. ELITE PLUS DDR5 is expected to be launched in September, 2022, while ELITE DDR5 Memory with its latest 6,000MHz frequency will hit the shelves in August, 2022, both on Amazon and Newegg in North America. Make sure to stay tuned for an opportunity to give your computers a total upgrade in operating performance.

【Learn More 】

TEAMGROUP ELITE PLUS U-DIMM DDR5

https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/product/elite-plus-u-dimm-ddr5

TEAMGROUP ELITE PLUS U-DIMM DDR5 (YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6HzAW46LbI

【 About TEAMGROUP 】

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Enhancing the Efficiency of Industrial Equipment with Exclusive Industrial-Grade Thermal Management Technology

Our friends at TeamGroup have developed a solution to cool M.2 SSDs using vapor chamber (VC) cooling technology. Here is their press release:

With the rise of high-performance computing (HPC), the demand for industrial product cooling has increased dramatically due to higher power requirements and heat generation in demanding industrial applications and platforms. In response, TEAMGROUP has adopted the VC (Vapor Chamber) liquid cooling technology, commonly for mobile devices, and introduced the industry’s first M.2 SSD VC liquid cooling technology. The VC liquid cooling tube was redesigned from the ground up for PCIe M.2 SSD applications based on the high-speed transfer rates and heat generation patterns of high-speed PCIe M.2 SSD. The result is a liquid-cooled PCIe M.2 SSD with outstanding thermal performance that can sustain high-speed operation in harsh and dynamic industrial environments.

TEAMGROUP’s N74V-M80 is an industrial grade VC Cooling M.2 SSD that utilizes proprietary liquid cooling technology (Taiwan Utility Model Patent: M626519). Through the specially designed VC liquid cooling tubes, cooling fluid is pumped to the heat zone of PCIe M.2 SSD controller. Heat is then transferred to the aluminum fin heat sink with a convective design via gas-liquid phase transition to enhance thermal performance. The N74V-M80 combines the functions of heat absorption, conduction, and dissipation to better transfer and regulate thermal energy. TEAMGROUP’s industrial control T.R.U.S.T. technology (“T” for Temperature) ensures that its PCIe M.2 SSD products maintain excellent transfer performance over a wide temperature range of -40°C (-40°F) to 85°C (185°F). In addition, the TEAMGROUP N74V-M80 uses TLC Flash and supports the PCIe Gen3x4 interface and NVMe1.3 standard, providing write and read speeds of up to 3,400 and 2,500MB/s, respectively, and is suitable for industrial-grade HPC devices with adequate installation space. It can fully meet the high-speed computing needs while keeping it cool and energy-saving.

Under temperature performance testing, the N74V-M80 SSD with its VC liquid thermal module was better at maintaining efficient data writing capability than SSDs without heat sinks at an ambient temperature of 85°C due to a delayed slowdown mechanism, reducing data write time by 75%. These features significantly improving data read/write efficiency and stability and extending product life, making it the perfect choice for a reliable and durable industrial-grade SSD upgrade. TEAMGROUP continuously strives for innovation in the development of diverse cooling technologies so that customers can easily overcome any heating issues in harsh operating environments and enjoy superior storage performance. The company will continue to create the most reliable industrial storage solutions in response to the changing landscape and needs of the industrial storage market.

TEAMGROUP Industrial Grade VC Cooling M.2 SSD N74V-M80 ?Official Web?

TEAMGROUP Industrial Grade VC Cooling M.2 SSD N74V-M80 ?YouTube?

T.R.U.S.T. – TEAMGROUP Industrial 5 Technologies

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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Unleash your creativity: New Cooling Structure Delivers Strong & Stable Performance

Our friends at TeamGroup have just launched new DDR5 memory for creators. Here is their press release:

World-leading memory manufacturer, TEAMGROUP is embracing the new DDR5 generation in full force by offering products that meet a wide range of user demands. In this case, T-CREATE, TEAMGROUP’s label targeting content creators, is launching the EXPERT DDR5 Desktop Memory and CLASSIC DDR5 SO-DIMM Laptop Memory to serve the booming digital content market and join hands with digital content creators around the world to usher in the next generation.

T-CREATE EXPERT DDR5 Desktop Memory, unlike its DDR4 iteration, uses a dedicated DDR5 cooling module and all-new heat sink design to strengthen cooling under high-intensity applications and ensure digital content creators can continue to experience high-speed performances at the ideal operating temperature. Digital content creators require strong performances and large capacities. The EXPERT DDR5 Memory has released the specs to achieve frequency up to 5600MHz and dual-channel options available in 16GBx2 or 32GBx2, which can fulfill any multi-tasking needs and drastically enhances the creative experience.

In addition to the desktop DDR5 Memory, T-CREATE has also launched the CLASSIC DDR5 SO-DIMM Laptop Memory for digital content creators working with laptops. The CLASSIC DDR5 SO-DIMM Laptop Memory is a single channel 16GB RAM that can deliver frequencies of up to 5600MHz. The high-speed and large-capacity spec enables creators to run wild with their imagination. The standard working voltage in the CLASSIC SO-DIMM DDR5 has been reduced from the DDR4 iteration’s 1.2V to 1.1V. The more energy-efficient specification drains less energy from the laptop and extends its battery life. The CLASSIC SO-DIMM DDR5 is made for creators that are always on the go and helps them build the perfect mobile workstation.

Founded in 2020 by TEAMGROUP, T-CREATE has one mission at its core: to provide reliable, powerful, and large storage solutions to creators of all domains. Whether it’s for a graphic designer working with visuals or a video content creator capturing memories, T-CREATE commits to providing products with three elements: reliability, performances, and aesthetics in this age of total digitalization. Allow T-CREATE to join hands with creators around the world to create outstanding digital content from their wildest imaginations.

?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/teamgroupinc

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamgroupinc

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BTR recently received a 2TB T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD from TeamGroup which is an older PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 drive that appears to be particularly useful for motherboards with integrated NVMe heatsinks because of its thin graphene foil cooling solution. SSD (Solid State Drive) technology is continually improving and its pricing remains reasonable as speed and capacities increase for gamers who need more storage as games grow larger. CARDEA ZERO Z440 is a fast 5,000MBps/4,400 MBps SSD that we put it through its paces against seven other SSDs. We especially want to see how it compares especially in PC gaming with our other three NVMe Gen 4 x4 SSDs – a 2TB 7,400MBps/7000MBps SSD, a 1TB 7,000MBps/6,000MBps SSD, and another 2TB 5,000 MBps/4,400 MBps SSD.

We will also focus on its performance besides comparing it with five NVMe/PCIe SSDs, a portable USB 3.2 SSD, and a fast SATA III SSD: (1) a 2TB CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series (7,400/7,000MBps Gen 4 x4), (2) a 1TB CARDEA A440 (7,000/6000MBps Gen 4 x4), (3) a 2TB CARDEA Ceramic C440 (5,000/4400MBps Gen 4 x4), (4) the 1TB CARDEA IOPS SSD (3,400/3000MBps, Gen 4 x3), (5) a now midrange TeamGroup 1TB MP33 (1,800/1,500MBps, Gen 3 x4 SSD), (6) a 4TB M200 portable USB 3.2 Type C SSD (2,000/2,000MBps), and (7) a fast 1TB Delta MAX White RGB (560MBps/510MBps) SATA III SSD.

The T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, priced at Amazon at $227.99 for the 2TB version (and at $119.99 for the 1TB version). The T-FORCE CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series SSD is priced at Newegg at $287.99 for the 2TB version. The T-FORCE CARDEA A440 (vanilla) SSD is at Amazon for $299.99 for 2TB, but it comes with two heatsinks, and the 2TB CARDEA Ceramic C440 is priced at $229.99. They are all in similar price ranges to other comparable fast PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 SSDs currently available.

For additional price comparisons, the TeamGroup 2TB MP33 NVMe SSD is $145.99, the T-FORCE NVMe CARDEA IOPS is $117.82 and only offered in a 1TB capacity as is the SATA III Delta MAX at Amazon for $109.99 but it offers RGB lighting. The 4TB M200 Portable USB 3.2 Gen2 x2 Type C SSD is $659.99 while the 2TB version is $267.99.

Features & Specifications

Here are the features and specifications of the T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD which are taken directly from TeamGroup’s website.

Features

• M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 solid state drive. Supports the latest platform AMD X570
• Excellent performance – Read speed is up to 5,000 MB/s^[1]. Enhances the speed and performance of the overall system
• Three heat dissipation elements – the combination of graphene and copper can provide excellent heat dissipation. 0.2mm ultra-thin and patented cooling module can avoid interference during installation
• Multiple protection, smart management technology – effectively monitors the status of solid state drive and maximizes its performance
• Product warranty – five-year product warranty with free technical support service
• Taiwan Invention Patent (number: I703921)
• China Utility Patent (number: CN 211019739 U)

Specifications

The specifications, based on CrystalDiskMark, boast up to 5,000 Read MB/s / 4,400 MB/s Write for the 2TB version and the same speeds for the 1TB version which are very good for an older Gen 4 x4 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Although it features a SLC cache that will degrade beyond its capacity threshold and isn’t capable of sustaining its write performance until full, it is exceptional for gaming and most applications. The 2TB model is rated for a solid lifespan of 3,600 terabytes written backed by a five year guarantee, and it features S.M.A.R.T and Trim support.

We were curious as to why TeamGroup picked the name, “Cardea“. In Greek and Roman mythology, Cardea was the ‘Goddess of the Hinge’, a family protector who kept evil spirits from entering their homes. Cardea comes from the Latin word ‘cardo’, which means hinge, pole, axis, or juncture with the same root as “cardiology”, which means connected to the heart/center. Cardo was also fundamental to Roman city planning. It appears that a SSD/storage is at the heart of a PC and essential to it.

Next we unbox the T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD and take a closer look at it.

Unboxing, Heatsink installation, and Temperatures Under Load

The T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 comes in a small box that advertises PCIe 4.0 and a copper graphine heatsink as pictured on the front. Here is the back of the box which warns the buyer that the up to 5,000 MB/s / 4,400 MB/s transfer speeds can vary according to hardware/software conditions and are only to be used for basic reference. It offers a 5-year warranty and demonstrates the heatsink – a thin copper-colored Graphene foil – that will allow the SSD to be placed behind a video card, under an integrated motherboard heatsink, or into the PS5. Here is a closer look at the CARDEA ZERO Z440 in its inner packaging with the heatsink on top of the NVMe SSD. The front of the CARDEA ZERO Z440 carries a sticker which warns that the warranty may be void if removed. It’s pretty meaningless as a restriction since there are modules on both sides of the PCB.

The ICs are on both sides of the PCB and the Z440 Pro uses a second-generation 96-layer 3D BiCS4 NAND manufacturing process. It uses Phison’s PS5016-E16 to achieve its rated speeds.

The CARDEA ZERO Z440 comes with just one heatsink unlike the regular A440 which comes with a second finned heatsink. The graphene heatsink is covered with a lot of unnecessary text, but it is designed to be thin and hidden behind a video card. It is also ideal for installation in a PlayStation 5.

The graphene heatsink is good-looking and easily attaches to the SSD. Installing the heatsink is simple; remove the plastic covering from the sticky thermal interface material and apply it to the heatsink taking care to cover all the modules. It is important to use a heatsink as temperatures will easily exceed 80C without one. But using the graphene heatsink behind a video card only drops temperatures by about 5C. Stressing the ZERO Z440 by copying 100GB over and over resulted in temps of 80C. The ZERO Z440 is as difficult to cool as CARDEA Ceramic C440 (5,000MBps/4400MBps) which also has ICs on both sides of its PCB and which also runs too hot to be cooled by its supplied graphene heatsink. A ceramic heatsink would have been a better choice.

We measured the temperatures using Crystal Disk Info and Hardware Info 64 which were in agreement, and the SSD became much too hot to touch. In fact, we saw significant loss of performance as the SSD throttled its speeds in an attempt to cool down. We also tested the CARDEA ZERO Z440 with the finned heatsink the A440 came with, and temperatures stayed well below 70C under the most demanding conditions without throttling.

Just as with the CARDEA A440 Special Series, we didn’t know why TeamGroup decided not to include an additional heatsink with the regular A440 but not with the ZERO Z440, so we let them know that we found the graphene heatsink inadequate. They replied (regarding the A440 Special Series which also applies to the Z440):

“We suggest that you use the NVMe heatsink that comes with ASUS ROG Maximus Apex motherboard, and also please suggest users do it this way also.

The CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series SSD is originally designed within the PS5 environment, so when it comes with higher data transfers, the temperature will go higher than expected.”

So the Z440 should be fine with a PS5 but not with a PC. If your motherboard has an integrated NVMe heatsink, you will want to use it. If not, buy an aftermarket NVMe heatsink if you are doing intensive SSD work. They should install easily over the ZERO Z440’s graphene heatsink to keep it cool and it will never throttle due to heat. Using the massive NVMe heatsink included with the ASUS ROG Maximus Apex motherboard (above), we never saw temperatures rise above 50C. After installing the CARDEA ZERO Z440, the user may need to format it before use. If you are planning to clone it, make sure both disks are GUID or convert one of them first. Lets look at our test configuration next.

Test Configuration – Hardware

• Intel Core i9-12900KF (HyperThreading and Turbo boost at stock settings)..
• ASUS ROG Maximus Z690 Apex LGA 1700 motherboard (Intel Z690 chipset, latest BIOS, PCIe 5.0, DDR5)
• T-FORCE DELTA RGB PC5-51200 6400MHz DDR5 CL40 2x16GB kit, supplied by TeamGroup
• GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, supplied by NVIDIA
• T-FORCE T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, supplied by TeamGroup
• T-FORCE CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, supplied by TeamGroup
• T-FORCE CARDEA A440 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD, supplied by TeamGroup
• T-FORCE CARDEA Ceramic C440 2TB PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
• T-FORCE CARDEA IOPS 1TB PCIe Gen 4 x3 NVMe SSD, supplied by TeamGroup
• TeamGroup MP33 1TB NVMe Gen 3 x4 PCIe SSD
• T-FORCE M200 4TB Portable Gen 2 x2 USB 3.2 Type C SSD, supplied by TeamGroup
• T-FORCE DELTA MAX White 1TB SATA III SSD, supplied by TeamGroup
• Super Flower LedEx, 1200W Platinum 80+ power supply unit
• MSI MAG Series CORELIQUID 360R (AIO) 360mm liquid CPU cooler
• Corsair 5000D ATX mid-tower (plus 1 x 140mm fan; 2 x 120mm Noctua fans)
• BenQ EW3270U 32? 4K HDR 60Hz FreeSync monitor

Test Configuration – Software

• Gaming results show loading time in seconds and lower is better
• Windows 11 Professional edition; latest updates/build
• Latest DirectX
• All benchmarking programs are updated to their latest versions
• IOmeter

PC Game & Level Loading Suite

• PCMark 8 (World of Warcraft & Battlefield 3)
• Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers Benchmark – loading times of five different levels
• Final Fantasy XIV: Endwalker Benchmark – loading times of five different levels
• 3DMark Storage Benchmark (Battlefield V, Call of Duty, Overwatch)

Synthetic Benching Tests & Suites

• SiSoft Sandra 2020/2021
• AIDA64
• PCMark 10 Pro version courtesy of UL (Full Storage Benchmark, Express, Extended)
• PCMark 8
• SPECworkstation3 (3.0.4) Benchmarks
• Anvil’s Storage Utilities
• CrystalDiskMark
• TxBENCH Basic
• HD Tune
• AS SSD
• HD Tach
• 100GB File Copy Timed Test

Let’s head to our benching results.

Benchmarking the CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD

Benchmarking SSDs is not an exact science as there is variability between runs, and different benchmarks may show different results depending on how they run their tests and how up-to-date the benchmarks are. However, by using enough real world and synthetic tests, it may be possible to get a good idea of the relative performance across all eight tested drives. For benchmark results, the drives are listed in the following order on the charts:

1. T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 SSD
2. T-FORCE CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 SSD
3. T-FORCE CARDEA A440 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 SSD
4. T-FORCE CARDEA Ceramic C440 1TB PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD
5. T-FORCE CARDEA IOPS 1TB PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe SSD
6. TeamGroup MP33 1TB NVMe Gen 3 x4 PCIe SSD
7. T-FORCE M200 4TB Portable Gen 2 x2 USB 3.2 Type C SSD
8. T-FORCE Delta MAX SATA III 1TB SSD

We did not set up Windows on the Delta MAX SSD, so not all of the benchmarks could be run on it. All of the drives will have their results summarized by multiple charts although we will only show the details for the PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 SSDs. Let’s start first with 3DMark’s storage benchmark.

3DMark Storage Benchmark

3DMark’s Professional version by UL includes a Storage Benchmark (optional in the Advanced version) which also measures the time it takes to load several popular games. We are only to show the Gen 4 x4 SSD detailed results but will summarize all of them.

First, the ZERO 440 results with 2606.Next, the A440 Pro Special Series results with 3229. Now, the CARDEA A440 results with 3844. Finally, the CARDEA Ceramic C440 scores 3009. Here’s the summary chart of all eight of our tested drives.

The ZERO Z440 is the slowest of the PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x5 SSDs. The CARDEA A440 is a standout as the fastest SSD using this benchmark, followed by the A440 Pro Special Series, the C440, the Z440, the IOPS, the MP33, the portable Type C SSD, and the SATA III DELTA MAX.

Next up, another important UL benchmark suite, PCMark 10 including the full benching suites – Express, Extended, and the Full System Drive Benchmark.

PCMark 10 Professional

UL (formerly Futuremark) has been a developer and publisher of PC benchmark applications for nearly two decades. Although PCMark benches are synthetic suites, they provide a good measure of system performance. PCMark 10 was primarily developed for Windows 10 and it builds upon the PCMark 8 suite for a package of vendor-neutral home and office benchmarks.

The regular version of PCMark 10 misses several key elements such as detailed storage testing, but the Professional version, which we use courtesy of UL, includes a storage benchmark and a full system drive benchmark. In addition, We use both PCMark 10’s Express and Extended suite. First up is the Full System Drive Benchmark.

Full System Drive Benchmark

The CARDEA ZERO Z440 scores 2162.

Here’s the summary chart of all of our tested drives. The CARDEA ZERO Z440 is the slowest of the PCIe 4.0 drives but well ahead of the PCIe 3.0 drives. On to PCMark 10.

PCMark 10 Express

First the CARDEA ZERO Z440 scores 7324.

Now the ZERO Z440 online validated score which gives more detailed results.

Next, the A440 Pro Special Series results with 7468. Below is the CARDEA A440 Express score with 7480. Finally, the CARDEA Ceramic C440 Express score is 7188. The summary chart is presented after the Extended scores.

PCMark 10 Extended

First up, the CARDEA ZERO Z440 Extended score is 13154.

Next, the ZERO Z440 online results.

The CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series Extended scores 13257. Next, the CARDEA A440 Extended score is 13452. The CARDEA Ceramic C440 Extended score is 13384. Here’s the summary chart.

The Delta MAX SATA III SSD could not be tested since Windows is not set up on it. In the Express suite, the A440’s score generally the fastest while the CARDEA ZERO Z440 scores above the CARDEA C440 but is behind the PCIe 3.0 Gen 3 x4 SSDs in the more demanding Extended suite.

Let’s check out the older PCMark 8 benchmark suite which also uses dedicated storage tests.

PCMARK 8

Now the CARDEA A440.

Finally, we test the CARDEA Ceramic C440 SSD, the last of our PCIe 4.0 SSDs.

Below is presented the summary chart.

Higher scores denote faster drives and as usual, both CARDEA A440 SSDs both standout, followed by the CARDEA ZERO Z440, the CARDEA Ceramic C440 SSD, and then followed in order by the CARDEA IOPS, the MP33 SSD, the Type C portable, and the SATA III Delta MAX in last place as usual.

TxBENCH

TxBENCH is similar to CrystalDiskMark but with additional features including secure erase. According to the website, “It not only measures the performance of storage easily but also performs detailed speed measurements based on specified access patterns and long-period speed measurements. It also allows you to see each drive’s supported features, enabled features, and S.M.A.R.T. information.”

First, the CARDEA ZERO Z440.

Next up, the A440 Pro Special Series SSD. The A440 results are below.

Finally, the CARDEA Ceramic C440 results.

The results are very similar to the CrystalDiskMark benchmarks but with the CARDEA ZERO Z440 edging out the C440.

Next up are the T-FORCE CARDEA A440 AS SSD results. Finally, the T-FORCE CARDEA Ceramic C440AS SSD results.

Although the CARDEA ZERO Z440 has the fastest game copy time, both of the CARDEA A440 SSDs are first in Read/Write with the CARDEA ZERO Z440 ahead of the CARDEA C440, followed by the IOPS, the MP33, the portable, and finally the Delta MAX.

HD Tach

HD Tach is a low level hardware benchmark for random access read/write storage devices that was developed by Simpli Software. HD Tach uses custom device drivers and low level Windows interfaces to determine the physical performance of the device. It is no longer supported and needs to be run in compatibility mode for Windows 10.

We present the benchmarks first with the Quick benchmark (8MB zones) on the left and the Long benchmark (32MB zones) on the Right.

The CARDEA ZERO Z440 gives an average read of 2332.5MB/s for the Quick bench and 2174.1MB/s for the Long bench.

Below are the HD Tach Disk benches summarized in a chart comparing our eight drives. For read speeds, higher is better but for access times, lower is better.

The CARDEA A440 Pro again generally scores the fastest in HD Tach ahead of the A440, although the CARDEA ZERO Z440 is ahead of the CARDEA C440 which trades blows with the vanilla A440, followed by the IOPS, then by the MP33 SSD, the portable SSD, and the SATA III Delta MAX takes last place as usual.

Next we look at game/level loading speeds.

The Game/Level Loading Timed Results – FFXIV

Game and game level loading time results are difficult to measure precisely but generally SSDs perform similarly with regard to game loading times and they all load significantly faster than any HDD. Even SSHDs require loading the same level or program over-and-over to get quicker. We tested 5 levels and overall loading times accurately by using the Final Fantasy XIV: Stormbringer & Endwalker benchmarks.

Shadowbringers Benchmark

The Shadowbringers Benchmark will not only give you accurate framerates averages, it precisely times how long it takes to load each of 5 different levels and the total loading time. We used maximum settings.

Let’s start with the Shadowbringer benchmark using the CARDEA ZERO Z440. Total Loading times are 9.5555 seconds. Here’s the Shadowbringer summary chart.

The CARDEA ZERO Z440 trades blows with the PCIe 3.0 IOPS and is slightly slower than the C440 which in turn are well behind the A440 SSDs.

We also use the newer Endwalker benchmark.

Endwalker Benchmark

The Endwalker benchmark is just as detailed as Shadowbringers and is a very accurate test of loading game and level times.

We test using the Endwalker benchmark with the CARDEA ZERO Z440. Total Loading times are 9.376 seconds. Here is the Endwalker summary chart..

For all 4 games and from multiple levels tested, both CARDEA A440s stand out, followed generally by the CARDEA ZERO Z440 and C440, the IOPS, the MP33, the Delta MAX, and then the USB 3.2 Type C portable SSD.

We see a 2-3 second difference between our fastest SSD and our slowest SATA III SSD with an additional second required to load from an external drive. It may make an immersion difference for getting right back into the game. However, until developers start to target SSDs for PC game storage, only then we may see SSDs fully achieve the game loading performance they are capable of on Windows. In the meantime, PS5 gamers can take full advantage of either A440’s fast loading speeds. No matter what, faster is better when a gamer wants to get right back into a game.

Lets look at file copy speeds next.

File Copy 104GB

File copy speeds are important to gamers especially when they want to quickly transfer their game files from one location to another. We copy a 104GB folder containing Horizon 5 from its Steam folder to a desktop folder which is something we do regularly when setting up Steam games on multiple PCs. Pay careful attention to the charts (in green) that show the consistency and speed of file copies. They tend to show the ups and downs where each SSD runs out of cache and how long it takes to empty and refill it.

104GB File Copy

CARDEA ZERO Z440 took 1 minutes and 39.0 seconds. to copy 104GB.

The A440 Pro Speciall Series SSD took 1 minutes and 17.0 seconds. to copy 104GB. The A440 took 1 minutes and 44.0 seconds to copy 104GB. The Ceramic C440 took 1 minutes and 59 seconds for the same copy.

The CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series SSD excels at copying well ahead of the three other Gen 4 x4 SSDs with the CARDEA ZERO Z440 beating the vanilla A440 and the C440. The IOPS comes in fourth place well ahead of the MP200 portable and MP33 SSDs which are in turn faster than the Delta MAX SATA III SSD.

Yet no matter how you look at it, even a SATA III SSD is much faster than any HDD or SSHD for copying large files. Consider taking a nap if you are going to copy 104GB using a hard drive.

Finally, let’s revisit game/level loading times plus all of our Summary charts and then reach our conclusion.

Summary Charts and Conclusion

Here are all of the gaming and summary charts again for easy reference followed by our conclusion.

The Game/Level Loading Time Results

Game and game level loading time results are difficult to measure precisely (such as by using a stopwatch) but our tests are far more consistent. Here are the World of Warcraft and Battlefield 3 loading times again as measured precisely by PCMark 8’s storage test and accurately by Final Fantasy XIV: Stormbringer/Endwalker’s benchmarks. Lower (quicker/faster) loading times (measured in seconds) are better.

PCMark’s Storage Benchmark also provides precise SSD bandwidth, loading times, game record, install, and save time comparisons.

All eight SSDs load games quickly but the Generation 4 x4 PCIe SSDs are generally faster than Generation 3 x4 and stand out from SATA III and external SSDs. When PC game developers start to target SSDs for game storage, only then may we see SSDs achieve the super-fast game loading performance they are capable of. Until then, PlayStation 5 gamers may take full advantage of the CARDEA ZERO Z440 and other PCIe 4.0 fast SSD loading speeds.

Non-Gaming Summary Charts

Here are all of the summary charts presented again in one place.

A gamer who wishes to have the very fastest PC will choose an internal PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 x4 NVMe SSD, and both CARDEA Ceramic A440 SSDs stand out as the fastest drives, and noticeably faster than the CARDEA C440 and CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSDs. The CARDEA IOPS slots into fifth place well ahead of the TeamGroup MP33 or M200 Portable SSDs, and finally the Delta MAX SATA III SSD is almost always in last place.

For gaming and for regular tasks on current Intel platforms, any SSD will provide decent game and level loading performance well above that of mechanical hard drives or even hybrid (SSHD)drives, but a PCIe 4.0 NVMe Gen 4 x4 will provide the highest performance. Let’s head for our conclusion.

The Conclusion & Verdict

We would suggest that 1TB has become the minimum storage capacity for a gamer that includes the operating system since PC games have grown very large although 512GB may be acceptable. It is not absolutely mandatory to have a SSD if you only use your PC for gaming and have a ton of patience. Games usually do not perform significantly better on SSDs since most PC developers still target HDDs for game performance optimization. However, games generally take significantly longer to load from a HDD or SSHD than they do from any internal SATA III drive or even from an external USB 3.0 SSD.

If a gamer wants to get right back into the game, any SSD will improve immersion and decrease frustration compared with using a HDD or SSHD. Windows 10/11 have become positively painful to use when installed on a mechanical or even on a hybrid solid state/hard disk drive. Indexing, Search, or Anti-malware Windows programs may saturate the bandwidth of a mechanical drive, and even downloading or updating Steam games will slow your PC to an irritating crawl. This will not happen using a SSD. And for maximum performance with the least frustration, using a PCIe NVMe SSD is the only way to fly.

Let’s recap pricing. The T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, priced at Amazon at $227.99 for the 2TB version (and at $119.99 for the 1TB version). The T-FORCE CARDEA A440 Pro Special Series SSD is priced at Newegg at $287.99 for the 2TB version. The T-FORCE CARDEA A440 (vanilla) SSD is at Amazon for $299.99 for 2TB, but it comes with two heatsinks, and the 2TB CARDEA Ceramic C440 is priced at $229.99.

We believe that spending the extra money is worth it for a fast 2TB NVMe CARDEA ZERO Z440 PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD over Gen 3 x4 as long as your motherboard supports PCIe 4.0. If not, the CARDEA IOPs is an excellent choice. The CARDEA ZERO Z440 is priced $60 less than the fastest tested 2TB SSD and is priced $2 less than the CARDEA Ceramic C440 which is in the same 5,000MBps/4,400MBps class but comes with a better heatsink. If you have an integrated NVMe motherboard heatsink, the CARDEA ZERO Z440 is a great choice.

Of course, gamers on a budget should also look for sales. Because of today’s close pricing and competition, choosing an SSD is easier than ever. Based on performance and price, we recommend the T-FORCE CARDEA ZERO Z440 SSD as a competitively-priced fast SSD. A five year warranty backed by TeamGroup insures that a player will enjoy fast performance for years to come.

Pros

• • 5-year warranty backed by TeamGroup support

• Fast game/level loading speeds and very fast large file copy speeds
• Fast Write and Read speeds
• The CARDEA ZERO Z440 is priced competitively $60 less than the fastest A440 SSDs, and not too much higher than slower Gen 4 x3 SSDs
• Thin foil copper-graphene heatsink fits under integrated motherboard NVMe heatsinks

Cons

• The included graphene heatsink is inadequate to prevent throttling under heavy load. Use an aftermarket or integrated MB heatsink
• No proprietary disk monitoring utilities. It is necessary to use third-party tools to monitor health and usage

Next up, a VR review of the RX 6650 XT and RX 6700 XT versus the RTX 3060 Ti. It will be followed up by a budget mini-PC (book sized) ECS LIVA A300 review.

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To win an exclusive DELTA RGB DDR5 6400MHz 16GBx2 memory kit, a SIREN GD360E All-in-One Liquid Cooler and other fabulous prizes

Our friends at aTeamGroup have just held their latest Digital Expo with an associated contest. Here is their press release.

June 8, 2022, Taipei _ TEAMGROUP, a leading global memory brand, is committed to excellence and reaching new heights. In 2022, the company will present its new product technology concept, “Evolving Invincibility.” Following the release of the “T.R.U.S.T. – TEAMGROUP Industrial 5 Technologies” video and the exciting “T-FORCE Gaming Spirit – Invincible TEAM (Official Music Video)”, today’s TEAMGROUP 2022 Keynote will convey the company’s product diversification this year and its new technology concept to global consumers. Additionally, TEAMGROUP has invited YouTuber Toasty Bros, an American hardware reviewer, to share his thoughts on its products in the “Why choose TEAMGROUP” video, giving global consumers a way to experience TEAMGROUP’s cross-generational technology event online.

The official TEAMGROUP 2022 Keynote released today will not only showcase TEAMGROUP’s 25 years of outstanding R&D and manufacturing capabilities but also demonstrate the bleeding-edge performance of TEAMGROUP’s next-generation DDR5 memory products with its GEN5 SSD, a breakthrough technology that takes SSDs to a new era, and the evolution of its classic all-in-one dual liquid cooler product, and more. TEAMGROUP will once again present unbeatable, cross-generation technology, reasserting its leading position in the industry. In the video “Why choose TEAMGROUP“ by hardware reviewer Toasty Bros, he shares his own hardware-use habits and experience with T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 Memory, giving gamers an in-depth look at the blistering speeds of T-FORCE products.

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Our friends at TeamGroup have just released a new 360mm AIO ARGB CPU cooler expected by the end of May. Here is the press release:

April 29, 2022, Taipei _TEAMGROUP not only continues to deliver classic products but also brings completely new designs. After last year’s launch of the classic SIREN GD240/GD240E All-in-One ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler, which generated buzz worldwide, TEAMGROUP today is releasing the T-FORCE SIREN GD360E All-in-One ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler, with the ARGB water block and radiator both having an elegant dual-tone mirror finish.

The cooler comes with three high-speed ARGB fans and supports various lighting control software, allowing consumers to create unique and dazzling ARGB systems however they desire. In addition, the thermal performance has been significantly upgraded to provide the best cooling possible.

The T-FORCE SIREN GD360E ARGB is a 360mm all-in-one liquid cooler that excels in both appearance and function. Its eye-catching and classy black and white mirror finish water block is coupled with three powerful, high-RPM fans. The cooler is also compatible with lighting software such as ASUS Aura Sync, ASROCK-Polychrome Sync, BIOSTAR Advanced VIVID LED DJ, GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0, MSI Mystic Light Sync, and more, giving players the freedom to create their own striking, multi-colored ARGB system.

It also features an aluminum water block with a copper base, a high-density jet fin heatsink, and pumps that run at a high speed of 4000RPM. The fans also support PWM (Pulse Width Modulation), an intelligent fan control method that can adjust the rotation speed according to the temperature to achieve the best cooling results. A departure from older water block designs is the placement of the water pump inside the radiator, which reduces CPU wear and noise.

T-FORCE SIREN GD360E ARGB Cooler is equipped with ultra-powerful pumps that run at a fast 4000RPM, which provides outstanding cooling efficiency as well as low noise levels. The pump is combined with fluid dynamic bearing fans, allowing the cooler to be able to maintain low noise even at high speeds, for players to enjoy the beautiful ARGB lighting as well as great performance without distractions. In addition to having perfect compatibility with the many existing Intel and AMD sockets, the new liquid cooler also supports the latest Intel LGA 1700 and AMD AM5 sockets. The intelligently engineered and meticulously crafted T-FORCE SIREN GD360E All-in-One ARGB CPU Liquid Cooler provides consumers with absolute flexibility to create their own personalized setups.

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?About TEAMGROUP?

As a leading provider of memory storage products and mobile applications to the consumer market, TeamGroup Inc. is committed to providing the best storage, multimedia and data sharing solutions. All TEAMGROUP’s memory module products come with a lifetime warranty, repair and replacement services. TeamGroup Inc., also listed company at stock exchange market in January, 2019. In 2016, TEAMGROUP established T-FORCE gaming series which includes all the gaming memory module. In 2020, TEAMGROUP established T-CREATE brand for creative users. For more information, please visit the TEAMGROUP website at https://www.teamgroupinc.com/en/ or follow our social media including.

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