HyperX launches new Savage SATA-based SSD

Mumbai: HyperX, a division of Kingston Technology announced HyperX Savage, its next-generation SATA Rev. 3 (6Gb/s) SSD. HyperX Savage is powered by the Phison S10 quad-core, eight-channel controller delivering incredible read/write speeds for both compressible and incompressible data, as well as high IOPS. It replaces the highly successful HyperX 3K SSD.

HyperX Savage is the fastest SATA-based SSD in the HyperX family. With sequential speeds of up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, and IOPS of up to 100,000 read and 89,000 write, HyperX Savage offers higher performance, ultra-responsive multitasking and an overall faster system.

It features an eye-catching red steel and aluminum case with a low profile to fit most notebooks, desktops and small-form factor PC builds. This new design continues the HyperX trend as a leader in stylish gaming products.

“We are proud to introduce the HyperX Savage as our latest and fastest SATA-based SSD,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The HyperX 3K drive has been a core part of our SSD offerings since 2012, and now with Savage, we are unleashing even higher performance and capacities to satisfy the most demanding consumers, enthusiasts and gamers.”

HyperX Savage will soon be available in India with 120GB, 240GB, 480GB and 960GB capacities. It will be sold as a stand-alone SSD or with an upgrade bundle kit that includes a 2.5” USB 3.0 enclosure, 3.5” bracket and mounting screws, SATA data cable, hard drive cloning software5, multi-bit screwdriver and a 7mm to 9.5mm adapter.

HyperX is the high-performance product division of Kingston Technology encompassing high-speed DDR4 and DDR3 memory, SSDs, USB Flash drives, and gaming accessories. Targeted at gamers, overclockers and enthusiasts, HyperX is known throughout the world for quality, performance and innovation. HyperX is committed to eSports as it sponsors over 20 teams globally and is the main sponsor of Intel Extreme Masters. HyperX can be found at many shows including China Joy, PAX, Davao Cyber Expo, and TGS & Big Fest.

HyperX Savage SSD features and benefits:

Performance: incredible speeds for enhanced productivity

Unique design: stunning red casing to give an edge to the latest PC hardware

Slim: 7mm thickness to fit in most desktops and notebooks

Fast and easy migration: all-in-one kit available with premium HyperX accessories, including a handy multi-kit screwdriver and USB 3.0 enclosure for easy installation

Guaranteed: three-year warranty and free technical support

Form factor: 2.5-inch

Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0 (3Gb/s)

Capacities1: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB

Controller: Phison PS3110-S10

Baseline Performance2:

Compressible Data Transfer (ATTO):

120GB: 560MB/s Read and 360MB/s Write

240GB, 480GB, 960GB: 560MB/s Read and 530MB/s Write

Incompressible Data Transfer (AS-SSD and CrystalDiskMark):

120GB: 520MB/s Read and 350MB/s Write

240GB: 520MB/s Read and 510MB/s Write

480GB: 520MB/s Read and 500MB/s Write

960GB: 520MB/s Read and 490MB/s Write

IOMETER Maximum Random 4k Read/Write:

120GB: up to 100,000/ up to 84,000 IOPS

240GB: up to 100,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

480GB: up to 100,000/ up to 88,000 IOPS

960GB: up to 99,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

Random 4k Read/Write:

120GB: up to 93,000/ up to 83,000 IOPS

240GB: up to 93,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

480GB: up to 92,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

960GB: up to 97,000/ up to 89,000 IOPS

PCMARK Vantage HDD Suite Score:

120GB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB: 84,000

PCMARK 8 Storage Bandwidth:

120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 223MB/s

960GB: 260MB/s

PCMARK 8 Storage Score:

120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 4,940

960GB: 4,970

Anvil Total Score (Incompressible Workload):

120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 4,700

960GB: 5,000

Power Consumption: 0.39W Idle / 0.5W Avg. / 1.4W (MAX) Read / 4.35W (MAX) Write

Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C

Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C

Dimensions: 100.0mm x 69.9mm x 7.0mm

Weight: 120GB, 240GB, 480GB: 96g

        960GB: 92g

Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz)

Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)

Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF

Warranty/support: 3-year warranty with free technical support

Total Bytes Written (TBW)3:

120GB: 113TB 0.89 DWPD4

240GB: 306TB 1.19 DWPD4

480GB: 416TB 0.81 DWPD4

960GB: 681TB 0.66 DWPD4