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Detailed Breakdown of the Technology Used in Solid State Drives

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Solid-state drives, also known as SSD in short, are slowly replacing mechanical drives in computers. Mechanical drives are large and bulky, consume more power, and have a higher breakdown rate. SSDs are slimmer, have faster transfer speeds, and are long-lasting. HDDs will remain relevant for a few more years, as SSDs are still expensive and will take time to become affordable enough to completely replace HDDs.   ' Here is a detailed breakdown of components used in a solid-state drive: Connector: Serial ATA, also known as SATA, has been the standard for SSDs since its inception. They have already progressed to 3 generations, with SATA III being the latest standard. The connectors are still the same, with SATA I being compatible with SATA III connectors and vice versa. They only differ in terms of speed; SATA I supports speeds up to 1.5 Gb/s, SATA II up to 3 Gb/s and SATA III up to 6 Gb/s. Online PC adapters can be bought to connect SSDs and HDDs. SATA Express: SATA ex

5 Common Types of Online PC Adapters and Ports Explained

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When the very first computer was invented, it had just a display port for connecting the display. Today, modern computers carry a wide array of ports and adapters that allow them to be compatible with a large number of devices and accessories. Many older ports and adapters also evolved to accommodate modern media needs. Most of these ports and online PC adapters can be bought because of their standardized sizes and configurations.   Out of numerous ports, both custom and standard ones. These are the 5 most commonly used ports in computers: Ethernet Ports Internet connectivity is a must for any computer in today’s age, hence every computer comes with an Ethernet port. Wired internet is still unbeatable in terms of speed, stability, and reliability, so many businesses use wired internet connections that use the Ethernet port. One can even get an adapter if the computer lacks an Ethernet port, such as USB to Ethernet adapter. 3.5 MM Audio Jacks Audio is as impor

USB 3.1 Type C Products Explained

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You might have heard about USB Type C- after all, USB ports are pretty ubiquitous in the world of tech and electronics. But do you know why USB 3.1 Type C product is different and why it’s kind of awesome? We will briefly go through the features and dive deeper into USB 3.1 type C. USB C is the newest generation of USB port, and it’s been getting a lot of attention lately. Its default protocol is USB 3.1 and the max speed is 10 Gbps. You will find this newer port on everything from smartphones to laptops. USB 3.1 (aka USB 3.1/gen 1 and USB 3.1/ gen 2) is the successor to USB 3.0. Identifiable by its port, USB 3.1/gen 2 doubles the transfer speed of 3.0 to a whopping 10 Gbps. USB Power Delivery 2.0 makes a big step forward as well with up to 100W of power. And like previous versions of USB, it is fully backward compatible with its predecessors. When used with the Type-C connection, things get interesting for 3.1. The 100W of PD v2.0 is enough to power and char

PCIe vs NVMe: An Insight into Difference Between Commonly Used SSD Standards

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SATA had long been the king of storage device connection standards, which was dominant in early hard drives and solid-state drives about a decade ago. However, with the introduction of newer standards such as mini PCIe and NVMe which offer much faster speeds, SATA is slowly in the process of being phased out as the standard connector point, at least for solid-state drives which are the norm today. In its place, NVMe and PCIe are being heralded as the worthy successors, and while we agree on that, it is difficult to arrive at a conclusion on which standard is the faster or more convenient one. Today, we’ll be looking at the properties of PCIe and NVMe and what makes them different. PCIe Standard PCIe stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express. It is a highly diverse slot that not only allows for the connection of mass storage devices but also for other internal devices of a computer. Almost every motherboard manufacturer has at least one PCIe slot on their motherb

Most selling products 2020: the tech essentials you can buy right now

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It is hard to stay updated with the ever-changing, forever changing tech space. And when you insist on only having the best gadgets in your life, money is no object. From adapter to extension cables, you want to make sure that you are truly getting the finest gear in the market for your daily tech essentials. These are essential to the performance of your gadgets and there is a huge range of these to bring into your life, whether you are looking for a way to slob through 2020 or get those New Year resolutions off to a good start. To help you overcome the problem of researching your own superior essential to support your tech set up. So we did the hard work for you to find the most intriguing and most needed tech accessories, or say, tech essentials you will need all year round. Without further ado, here is the list of the most selling products in 2020: ●      M.2 M-Key Mini SAS HD SFF-8643 Adapter SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectors are essential for interconnecting sto