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Framework's Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition now costs less than before, but a CPU price hike might be coming — Cheaper PCIe 5.0 drives from Adata upgrade customers from 500GB to 1TB for free

Framework has secured cheaper PCIe 5.0 SSDs for the DIY Edition of its Laptop 13 Pro, upgrading existing customers from 500GB to 1TB drives for free. Unfortunately, it seems like CPU prices are about to rise soon, which will make the laptop more expensive overall anyways.

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Framework Laptop's price decrease comes with a jab at Apple and an ominous warning

Framework lowered Laptop 13 Pro pricing with new SSDs and free preorder upgrades, but warns looming CPU hikes will drive costs back up.

Windows Central

256GB of dual-channel RAM hits mass market thanks to Origin Code — quad-rank CUDIMM packs 128GB of DDR5-8000 into a single module

Origin Code reveals the brand's Vortex 4R DDR5-8000 256GB (2x128GB) CUDIMM memory kits at Computex 2025.

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Record-high pricing pushes SSD and memory makers to borrow $880 million just to afford buying chips — Adata, TeamGroup, and others take on substantial debt to survive shortages

Adata is the largest single borrower in the group, having completed a NT$2 billion convertible bond issuance and secured NT$12 billion in bank loans.

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Seagate FireCuda X Vault review

Big on size, big on capacity, not that big on price.

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Yes, Chinese DRAM is fine for gaming but don't think for one moment that any of it is a bargain

But if you can find something that's reasonably priced, by all means grab it while you can.

PC Gamer

Intel XeSS 3 MFG mod triples Arc A380 triples performance in Cyberpunk 2077 — supercharged 6GB GPU pumps out 140 FPS at 1080p on low preset

Intel XeSS 3 Frame Generation is shown to work effectively, even on entry-level GPUs. Cyberpunk 2077 increased from 55 to 60 FPS to as high as 140 FPS with MFG enabled.

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Watch out – RAM rip-offs are now in vogue, so here's how to avoid falling for high-end memory scams

Forget 'rock in a box' GPUs, high-end RAM scams are now being reported – here's how to avoid getting stung.

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Going ham with RAM: Adata and MSI max out DIMM capacities thanks to clock drivers and SK Hynix stacks flash with DRAM for the ultimate memory chips

Like we'll be able to afford any of it, the way things are going right now.

PC Gamer

Samsung and other memory manufacturers reportedly leave DDR5 buyers hanging as prices expected to surge 30–50% every quarter from the end of 2025 through the first half of 2026

The biggest rise in recent memory.

PC Gamer

Uh oh, it's happening: ADATA chairman says the perfect storm of simultaneous DRAM, SSD and HDD shortages is already upon us and it looks like prices are only going in one direction

All in the name of AI slop.

PC Gamer

Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up hard drives, SSDs, and DRAM alike — insatiable upstream demand could soon lead to consumer shortages

Adata chairman says AI datacenters are gobbling up all memory and storage.

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I tested this rugged SSD in water, dirt and a backpack – and it still works perfectly

The Adata SD810 has been designed for anyone needing large capacity storage that can withstand more than just a few knocks and exposure to the elements. It features a compact size, IP68 certification, and speed and capacity to meet the needs of photographers and other professionals working outdoors.

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I got excited for the idea of sub-$1,000 gaming laptops with integrated graphics — but there are more than a few reasons why that's probably not happening

The prices of gaming laptops have been going up. Is it possible for laptops with integrated graphics to bridge the gap? It sounds like a good idea until you look into market realities.

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Adata's latest SSDs highlight a growing trend in mobile storage but can't hide a rather sobering reality

Adata unveils SD820 and SC735 portable SSDs designed for creators and travelers who need fast external storage.

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Bug in Windows 11 update reportedly breaks some SSDs - and Microsoft says it's now 'investigating'

The latest Windows 11 update could spell trouble for SSDs, but let's not get carried away yet.

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Samsung 9100 Pro 4TB review: “A feat of engineering, but one you probably don’t need”

Samsung has finally delivered a new flagship SSD, and the 9100 Pro Gen 5 drive is one of the fastest ever made. Is it worth its high price tag, though?

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This company wants to build the fastest SSD ever and one that can even connect to an 8K monitor

Adata’s Project Titan SSD could blend extreme transfer speeds with direct 8K monitor support.

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Adata launches 'Trusta' enterprise line at Computex — SSDs and RAM for Edge AI and Enterprise users

Adata's booth at Computex 2025 includes the launch of the company's new Trusta brand, aimed at the enterprise and AI fields, as well as an array of other new SSD toys.

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Cheap(er) 15.36TB PCIe Gen 5 SSDs on the way as Adata launches new enterprise brand, but don't expect these to fit your PC case

Adata’s new Trusta SSDs, led by the 15.36TB T7P5, promise insane speeds for AI workloads but won’t fit your average desktop system.

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Adata unleashes the fastest memory card ever - but you will need a special card reader to make the most of it

Adata’s Premier Extreme SD 8.0 Express card delivers up to 1,600MB/s speeds, surpassing most microSDs and rivalling SSDs.

Windows Central

The "industry's first" SD Express 8.0 card is here, and it's coming for your SSD

SD Express 8.0 is the next standard for removable storage that you should keep an eye on, and ADATA just announced a new card with up to 1.6GB/s transfer speeds.

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First SD Express 8.0 memory card from Adata hits 1.6 GB/s read speeds — 512GB capacity, and U3/V30 compliant

Adata is launching the first SD Express 8.0 memory card, advertised to reach 1.6 GB/s and 1.2 GB/s read and write speeds.

PC Gamer

Adata SE880 1 TB external SSD review

A reasonably performant and extra-small USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 drive that faces tough competition.

TechRadar

Adata quietly rolls out the smallest USB 4 external SSD to date, and its fastest portable SSD ever

The Adata XPG SE940 is the smallest USB 4 portable SSD, delivering up to 4,000 MB/s read and write speeds.

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