Patriot Memory Spark 2.5-Inch TLC SSD With Phison S11 Controller

Patriot Memory, LLC announced its latest budget SSD, the Spark, aimed at offering consumers reliable performance at a price that won’t break the bank.

It will be available in capacities of 128, 256 and 512GB to fulfill the needs of serious PC gamers storing large capacity games, content creators and everyday computer users. Utilizing the Phison S11 controller and TLC NAND, for a more budget friendly price, the Spark delivers on performance. The Spark will reach sequential speeds of up to 555MB/s read and 500MB/s write to meet the standards of consumers looking to optimize screen time.

“The Spark is a perfect entry level drive for those users looking to add a boost to their system,” said Les Henry, VP, engineering, Patriot. “As many companies are just now coming out with their first generation TLC SSDs, the Spark is Patriot’s second generation TLC SSD Line.“

The SSD is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, 7,  8/ 8.1, 10, Mac OS X, and Linux systems. Backed by firm’s build quality and three-year warranty; the Ignite will deliver one of the most reliable choices in SSDs.

The Spark SSD will be available for purchase, worldwide, starting in the third quarter of 2016 for a starting MSRP of $34.99 for the 128GB, $56.99 for the 256GB and $104.99 for the 512GB.