Seagate is broadening its selection of solid-state drives for PC gamers with the FireCuda SSD and BarraCuda SSD. Both hard drives are crafted to deliver a rapid and smooth gaming experience in a small package. If you’re gaming at a competitive level, or just with friends, check out the new releases below.
Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSD ():
FireCuda Gaming SSD Key Features:
- NVMe 510 SSD
- USB 3.2 Gen 2×2
- Read speeds up to 2000 MB/s
- 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacity
- Customizable RGB LED lights
- Lightweight and industrial
- Five-year limited warranty
Seagate BarraCuda Fast SSD ( – )
BarraCuda Fast SSD Key Features:
- USB 3.0 type-A compatible
- Read/write up to 540 MB/s
- 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacity
- Green LED accent light
- Portable and minimal
- Best for SATA performance
- Complimentary two-month Adobe Photoshop subscription
- Three-year limited warranty
Portable, lightning-fast gaming:
Seagate is taking gaming to the next level with the release of this pair of gaming solid-state drives. The FireCuda Gaming SSD and the BarraCuda Fast SSD are slightly different, but both bring an edge to agile gaming.
First, the FireCuda pairs Seagate’s NVMe 510 SSD with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 interface. The result is stunningly fast read speeds of 2000 MB/s. For perspective, the latest USB 3.1 technology reads data at 1000 MB/s — half the speed. With data transfers this fast, gamers will notice improvements in everything from installing times, loading times, lagging, and rendering. The FireCuda comes in capacities of 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB, so you have enough storage for your extensive gaming library and the patch updates that always come. For aesthetic flare, Seagate included a customizable RGB LED light to the SSD. Users can hop in the Seagate Toolkit software suit to program their LEDs to match create their preferred gaming environment. The release comes on the heels of the FireCuda Gaming Dock and acts as a perfect complement.
Second, the BarraCuda SSD offers a solution more driven towards mobile gamers. The BarraCuda uses SATA technology to provide quick and reliable data transfers, while optimizing gameplay. This SSD uses USB 3.0 type-A technology and offers a read/write speed of up to 540 MB/s. The BarraCuda gives users up to 2 TB of space in a sleek, minimalist design, perfect for on-the-go gaming. And to sweeten the pot, Seagate is including a free, two-month Photoshop subscription for the creatives out there.
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