Azure has introduced a private preview of Azure Site Recovery on Azure VMs using Premium SSD v2 in select Azure regions. This new offering is designed to meet the needs of I/O-intensive enterprise production workloads that require high disk latencies, high I/Os per second, and throughput at a low cost. It is ideal for workloads … Read more
GEEKOM is running a promotion for Prime Day, offering a $60 discount on their Mini IT12 mini PC. This mini PC features an Alder Lake 10-core Intel Core i7-12650H processor, 32GB of DDR4 memory, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and an Intel AX211 WiFI 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 module. US customers can use the $60 discount … Read more
Intel is gearing up to release its Arrow Lake-S processors in Q3 2024, with a series of events planned to showcase new Arrow Lake-S compatible 800 series motherboards. The chipmaker will be introducing the upcoming LGA-1851 platform to distributors and motherboard partners, with a focus on the 800 series motherboards, including the Z890. A leaked … Read more
The Notebookcheck.net review of the Geekom GT13 Pro mini PC praises its stylish design and powerful hardware features. The mini PC is presented as an alternative to Intel’s NUC with impressive specifications, including an Intel Core i9-13900H processor, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 2TB SSD. The review highlights the compact size of the Geekom … Read more
Intel’s Optane SSDs offered high endurance ratings and low latency, thanks to their use of 3DXPoint technology instead of NAND storage. However, the main drawback was their high price, with the 1.5TB model initially selling for $2,199.99. Despite this, Optane SSDs like the 905p still outperform the best PCI-e 4 and PCI-e 5 SSDs on … Read more
Intel’s Optane SSDs stand out for using 3DXPoint technology instead of traditional NAND for storage. These SSDs offer high endurance ratings and low latency, making them faster than even the latest PCI-e 4 and PCI-e 5 SSDs. However, the high price of Optane SSDs, such as the 905p model, initially deterred enthusiasts. When first released, … Read more
We are excited to announce that Azure Backup is now available for Azure virtual machines using Premium SSD v2. This offering provides a high-performance block storage solution for I/O-intensive enterprise workloads with low disk latencies, high IOPS, and throughput at a cost-effective price. It is ideal for production workloads like SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB, SAP, … Read more
Minisforum has expanded its line of Mini PCs by introducing new versions of the Intel-powered MS-01 and AMD-powered MS-A1 with advanced features like dual 10GbE support. The MS-01 now offers more affordable options with Intel CPUs, while the MS-A1 Mini PC now supports Ryzen 7000/8000 CPUs with up to 24TB of SSD capacity. The Mini … Read more