New Patriot Memory Pyro SATA III brings cutting-edge SandForce processor to the performance segment

FREMONT, CALIF., USA – August 3rd, 2011 – Memory, a global pioneer in high-performance memory, NAND flash, storage, and enthusiast computer products, today expanded their new line up of SATA III solid-state drives with the launch of its new Pyro line powered by SandForce’s® new SF-2281 SSD processor. The Patriot Memory Pyro series raises the bar on what’s expected from performance class SSD drives delivering enterprise-like performance to consumer desktops and notebooks.

The Pyro series utilizes the new SandForce® SF-2281 processor enabling it to eclipse previous mid-tier SSD performance scores with up to a blazingly-fast 550MB/s sequential read and up to 515MB/s sequential write speeds provided through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The Pyro series will feature a standard 2.5-inch form factor for compatibility with notebooks and select desktops and will ship with the latest 3.1.9 firmware.

 

The Memory Pyro will continue to aggressively expand on what consumers can expect out of performance class solid state drives.” Says William Lai, Memory’s Product Manager. “With near enterprise level performance by utilizing the new SandForce® SF-2281, coupled with Memory's reputation; Pyro will deliver unmatched price per performance."

General details

New Patriot Pyro series SSDs
60GB, 120GB, & 240GB capacities
SandForce® SF-2281 SSD processor
SATA 6.0 Gbps interface
Up to 550MB/s sequential read speeds
Up to 515MB/s sequential write speeds
Up to 85K 4K random write IOPS
TRIM Support

 

About Patriot Memory

Memory designs, manufactures and markets high performance, enthusiast memory modules, flash products, and computing technologies. products have become world renown for their extreme performance, reliability and innovation. Memory sells its products through original equipment manufacturers, retailers, e-tailers and distributors throughout the world with operations in North America, Asia and Europe. Memory LLC was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Fremont, California, USA.

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