Computex: Corsair AMD X570 and PCIe 4.0 Ready Force Series MP600 M.2 SSD

Corsair unveiled the Force Series MP600 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD, one the first PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs compatible with the AMD X570 chipset, also revealed.

Unleashed by the PCIe 4.0 ready AMD X570 chipset, the MP600 reaches heights of single-drive storage performance, delivering up to 4,950MB/s sequential read – 10 times the performance of many SATA SSDs, and 50 times faster than some HDD drives.

The MP600’s performance stems from the increased bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 (PCI-Express Generation 4), a feature that will be made available to customers for the first time as part of the AMD X570 chipset and 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen desktop processors. Fitting into a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot, the MP600’s NVMe interface and 3D TLC NAND combine with a Phison Electronics Corp.‘s PS5016-E16 controller to enable a new level of single-drive SSD performance. Boasting up to 4,950MB/s sequential read and 4,250MB/s sequential write speeds, the MP600 is ready to become the storage center of a new 3rd gen AMD Ryzen desktop processor and AMD X570 chipset-based system.

Alongside unveiling of the MP600 and the AMD X570 chipset, the company announces wide-ranging compatibility across its lineup of products for both the AMD X570 chipset and the upcoming range of 3rd gen AMD Ryzen desktop processors. From efficiency power supplies, performance all-in-one liquid CPU coolers and enthusiast cases to high-speed SSDs and performance DDR4 memory, the firm’s components ensure that users will get the most from AMD’s new platform and range of processors.

“AMD is making huge strides in bringing new, high-performance features to the PC enthusiast market, and we’re delighted to be able to partner with them in doing so,” said Andy Paul, founder and CEO, Corsair. “With the MP600, AMD X570 motherboard owners will be able to experience the benefits of PCIe 4.0 immediately, with the fastest Corsair SSD yet at the center of their system.“

“Corsair has long been a key AMD partner, supporting AMD processers and boards with its wide-range of performance DDR memory and PC components” said Chris Kilburn, corporate VP and GM, client channel, AMD (Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.). “The MP600 is the ideal continuation of that partnership, bringing amazing new high-performance storage to platforms built on our revolutionary new PCIe 4.0 ready AMD X570 chipset.“

The Force Series MP600 NVMe PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 SSD will be available alongside the full launch of AMD X570 chipset motherboards and 3rd gen AMD Ryzen Desktop processors later this summer. The MP600 will be available from the company’s network of retailers and distributors.