Tag Archives: Corsair

When it comes to SSD controllers, up until recent times LSI/SandForce and Marvell have pretty much “ruled the roost”.    Other than a few instances of utilizing proprietary controllers (such as Samsung does in most of their SSDs), and a smaller player in Indilinx (acquired by OCZ),  there were no other options for manufacturers to engineer a new SSD with.  That has …

One of our favorite activities is the inevitability of a new PC build when a new SSD form factor is introduced.  It’s the reason to dig in and try to build a system that’s unique and, if the enjoyment we had with this MPCIe Test Bench is any indication of success, we have succeeded in our goal.  InWin, Corsair, Crucial, …

Corsair, a global producer of high-performance PC hardware components, is annoucning the release of their new Force Series LS solid-state drives (SSDs).  The Force Series LS line of SSDs offer consumers and users a more economical means to upgrade a desktop PC or notebook to the proven speed and reliability of an SSD. The Force Series LS SSDs utilize a …

Corsair, global designer and provider of high performance computing components, is announcing availability of two new products for their SSD line.  First is the SSD Hard Disk Drive Cloning Kit, which allows users to migrate their data easily from one drive to another.  The second is the Corsair SSD Toolbox, which is a free software utility that enables Corsair SSDs …

Well it seems that Week 2 of our Grand Birthday SSD Giveaway Celebration may be as big as the first…and then some. This week, TSSDR has teamed up with Corsair to draw, not one but, two newly released Corsair Neutron 240GB SSDs as part of our SSD Giveaway event and it gets even better as one is the GTX release!  …

It is always an exciting time when a new controller makes it’s way on to the SSD scene.  It is like seeing a new contender in any sporting event and predicting their success, or lack of, based on the balance of strength and inexperience. Our analysis today examines the new Link A Media (LAMD) 6Gbps controller found within the Corsair …

Our report today examines the newly released Corsair Force GS 240GB SSD. The Force GS enters the SSD market as Corsair’s entry model Toggle Mode NAND SSD candidate and it is one of the few to use SanDisk’s Toggle Mode NAND flash memory. By relying on Toggle Mode memory, Corsair is willing to bet that the Force GS Series will …

A little over a month ago, we here at The SSD Review took Corsairs new Accelerator line of SSDs to the test, focusing specifically on the 60GB model and how drive-caching technology affected system performance. Astounded by the results, we were curious as to how the Accelerator performed at opposite ends of the capacity spectrum. Hence, those of you looking for …

Originally unveiled as the exclusive of Corsair, Link A Media issued a Press Release today opening up business to other potential SSD companies.  First seen in the Corsair Neutron SSD at Computex, the LM87800 6Gbps SATA controller just may be seen upcoming SSDs. Touting features designed to help get new LAMD powered drives to market quickly, the LM87800 could help …

It has been some time in the making but there is a new kid on the block in the SSD controller world. This controller is the LM87800 6Gb/s SSD controller from Link A Media Devices (LAMD) and, judging by initial performance specs, Corsair made a very smart move grabbing the exclusive on its introduction to the consumer SSD market. The …