Intel releases first Optane SSD for desktops
Intel just released their Optane SSD 900P series solid state hard drive in 280GB and 480GB sizes. The new drives come in either U.2 or HHHL form factors and have read speeds up to 2500MB/s and write speeds of 2000MB/s. Intel's Optane technology is so fst that it can even be part of the system memory. Optane uses what Intel calls 3D XPoint technology which promises seven times the speed of regular SSDs.
The new drives have some drawbacks, they come with only a 5 year warranty opposed to 10 years for most other SSDs. They also require more power than other SSDs. They priced much than their regular SSD counterparts; $389 for 280GB and $599 for 480GB versions. Up to now, Optane has only been used as an accelerator since Intel was primarily focused on the data center market. Still gamers and other PC enthusiasts are eagarly awaiting their release to the desktop market.