Adata Releases XPG SX950 SSD and EX500 Enclosure

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd. launched the XPG SX950 SSD and its accompanying gaming-styled EX500 drive enclosure.

Loaded with up to 960GB of 3D MLC NAND and driven by a SMI controller, the SX950 utilizes a custom ADATA PCB and is backed by an extra-strict chip sorting process to ensure an SSD that can handle prolonged high demand.

Performance reaches 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write.

Bearing the signature XPG look, the EX500 is aimed at gamers, boasting a textured enclosure and a vibrant feel. It arrives with a spacer and bracket for install on desktops and notebooks. For users that would like to use the SX950 as external storage, the EX500 offers a durable enclosure that pairs with desktops, notebooks, and game consoles via USB 3.1.

Gamers enjoy the benefits of 3D NAND
ADATA is completing its transition to stacked memory, or 3D NAND. This allows for SSDs with bigger capacities without a correlating increase in prices paid by end users. The SX950 uses durable 3D MLC NAND flash and SMI controller. Consumers can choose from 240GB, 480B, and 960GB versions of the SX950. Not only denser (higher capacity), 3D NAND is also roughly 10% faster than 2D NAND and so the SX950 outpaces its predecessor, the SX930 – reaching 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write.

Optimized for gaming applications
The SMI controller and ADATA-designed firmware have been tested with some of the most demanding PC and console titles available. The SX950 features SLC Cache and DRAM cache buffer to maintain speeds and withstand high demand periods such as during asset streaming in open world games, texture streaming, and even loading times for large levels. To prolong SSD lifespan, ADATA includes data shaping and wear leveling algorithms in the firmware. RAID engine is supported for integration in drive arrays.

Complete package for easy install
Contrary to bare SSDs, the SX950 lives up to XPG standards by arriving loaded. In the box users can find a 2.5mm spacer/riser so the SX950 can slide into 7mm and 9.5mm bays on ultrabooks and notebooks. Desktop users can opt to use the included 3.5″ bracket and install kit. Either way, the SX950 delivers neat and quick installation on gaming desktops and notebooks. It also provides a 6-year warranty.

EX500: the drive enclosure for gamers
Fitting any 2.5″ SSD/HDD, the EX500 offers an enclosure aimed at passionate gamers looking for storage expansion. Tool-free installation, secure locking, and impact-resistant construction make it for gamers at home and on the go, as it delivers speed via USB 3.1. The EX500 is plug and game compatible with PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

SX950 SSD and EX500 Enclosure series will be available at Amazon.com and Newegg.com.

MSRP:
SX950 SSD 240GB: $139.99
SX950 SSD 480GB: $249.99
SX950 SSD 960GB: $449.99
EX 500 Enclosure: $24.99