The European brand IRDM has announced that it is expanding its portfolio of PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD drives in M.2 format. One of them is a model dedicated to the PS5 console. It is the IRDM PRO SLIM, which is presented as an ideal format for players, professionals and enthusiasts.
The IRDM PRO SLIM is a twin model of the IRDM PRO M.2 SSD. It differs in that the new unit offered without heatsink, so it is 100% compliant with Sony's requirements for PlayStation 5 console units.
IRDM launches a new PRO SLIM M.2 SSD so you can use it on your PS5 and more computers
The maximum read and write speeds of this model are 7000 MB/s and 6850 MB/s respectively. The NVMe PCIe 4 x4 interface offers twice the speed of older 3 x4 solutions. The memory speed is also influenced by the DRAM buffer memory of up to 2 GB, thanks to which the unit works stably even with heavy use.
The controller used is a high-tech eight-channel Phison PS5018-E18. It is compatible with version 1.4 of the NVMe protocol. The IRDM PRO SLIM is available in three capacities: 1 TB, 2 TB and 4 TB, all of which multiply the memory of the PS5 console and allow it to better adapt to the growing market for digital games and updates.
The IRDM PRO SLIM also makes great storage for desktops and laptops, for both home and professional use. In these cases, it will be appreciated by professionals who highly value the responsiveness of their system and the speed of applications. PCs and laptops equipped with a drive with a 4 x4 PCIe interface perform better in tasks such as creating 3D animations, modeling, photo processing, video editing, rendering, or working with huge data sets. This unit comes with a 5-year manufacturer's warranty, but limited by the TBW limit.
