SSD (Solid State Drive)
pcA solid-state drive is a storage device that uses non-volatile NAND flash memory to store data, replacing traditional spinning hard disks.
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Solid-state drives (SSDs) offer faster data access speeds than traditional hard disk drives (HDDs) because they have no moving parts, leading to quicker boot times and file transfers. They are commonly used in computers for improving the performance of high-speed applications and operating systems. SSDs significantly enhance durability and energy efficiency in various settings, from personal laptops to enterprise data centers.
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A Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD with a 1 TB capacity reads data at up to 3,500 MB/s and writes at up to 3,300 MB/s.
This SSD is commonly used in gaming PCs and professional graphic workstations to ensure fast retrieval and storage of large files.
WD_Black SN850 NVMe SSD providing read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds up to 5,300 MB/s.
This high-speed storage device is often installed in gaming setups to enhance performance and reduce load times.