Lexar has expanded its NM790 solid-state drive lineup with a new 8TB model, doubling the previous maximum capacity while maintaining impressive performance specs for demanding users.
The latest addition to the NM790 series leverages PCIe Gen 4x4 technology to deliver sequential read speeds up to 7,000 MB/s and write speeds reaching 6,200 MB/s. While slightly slower than its 4TB sibling, the drive still achieves exceptional random read speeds of 850,000 IOPs.
What sets this drive apart is its actual capacity of 8,192GB, slightly exceeding the typical 8,000GB found in competing 8TB SSDs. The expanded storage makes it particularly appealing for video editors, 3D artists, and gamers maintaining extensive game libraries. PlayStation 5 owners can also take advantage of the drive's compatibility with their console.
Rather than using traditional DRAM cache, the NM790 employs Dynamic SLC caching and Host Memory Buffer (HMB) 3.0 technology. This innovative approach allows the drive to utilize system RAM, resulting in up to 40% lower power consumption compared to DRAM-equipped Gen 4 SSDs.
Reliability remains a priority, with the drive backed by a 5-year limited warranty and rated for 6,000 TBW (Terabytes Written). The mean time between failures stands at an impressive 1.5 million hours.
While official pricing hasn't been announced, the drive has appeared at UK retailers priced at approximately £770 ($999). Given that UK prices include 20% VAT, U.S. consumers might expect prices closer to $800 when the drive hits American shelves.
The introduction of this high-capacity NM790 variant demonstrates Lexar's commitment to serving users with demanding storage needs while maintaining competitive performance and power efficiency.
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