Crucial stories
3D printing enabling PC customisation
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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gaming
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3d printing
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technology gifts
"If you want your PC build to be truly unique, 3D printing your parts is a fun and cost-effective way to do so."
Five signs it may be time for a memory upgrade
Thu, 21st Mar 2019
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pc hardware
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crucial
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memory
Back it the day, a couple of gigabytes of memory would have done you. In fact, a couple of gigs would’ve been all you PC could actually use. With modern 64-bit operating systems like Windows 10, sky’s the limit.
Hands-on review: Crucial 1GB P1 NVMe PCIe 2280 M.2 solid-state drive
Tue, 15th Jan 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Not all solid-state drives are built equal, and not all M.2 solid state drives are built equal, either.
Crucial launches P1 NVMe Solid State Drive
Thu, 18th Oct 2018
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crucial
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pcie
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ssd storage
The SSD uses a PCIe port to provide a faster and more reliable read/write.
Crucial launches the BX500 SSD
Wed, 5th Sep 2018
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crucial
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ssd storage
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thermal monitoring
Crucial has launched its new BX500 SSD, a next-generation drive designed to provide everyday computing users with a fast and reliable storage.
Hands-on review: Crucial MX500 2.5” SSD
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
At CES 2018, Crucial launched their MX500 SSD range. For the last week, FutureFive has been putting one of these hard drives through its paces.
CES 2018 - Crucial launches MX500 SDD
Thu, 11th Jan 2018
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crucial
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ces
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ssd storage
At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, memory gurus, Crucial, have launched their MX500 solid-state drive.
Hands-on review: Ballistix Elite DDR4-3200 32GB
Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Darren Price has been upgrading the FutureFive gaming review rig. The finishing touch is 32GB of Crucial Ballistix Elite DDR4-3200.
SSDo’s and Don’ts: How to install your SSD drive
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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crucial
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ssd storage
If you’re a first-time SSD installer, there’s no need to fear, Crucial NZ has published a three-part process to installation...
Crucial expands with its highest density server memory to date
Wed, 31st May 2017
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cloud
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microsoft
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virtualisation
The modules support a range computing applications including Microsoft SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Azure, VMware VDI, Cloudera, Hortonworks and SAP HANA.
Crucial ANZ compares servers to find most cost efficient
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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storage
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servers
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dell
What is the impact of adding hardware to an OEM server? This is the question that motivated Crucial’s comparison.
Improving existing school computers beneficial for teachers and students
Wed, 1st Mar 2017
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crucial
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technology in the classroom
"Computers are essential parts of education and students are not only expected to use them but to use them well."
Focus on quality over quantity with server deployment, says exec
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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servers
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crucial
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dc
"In the case of servers, more isn’t always better, especially when they can be maxed-out with memory."
Crucial launches new modules to boost system performance in the data center
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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storage
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it infrastructure
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crucial
“Improving system performance in the data centre is one of many priorities organisations are looking to address."
IT professionals need to upgrade to keep up with virtualisation demands
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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servers
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crucial
“As virtualised workloads grow it will only become more difficult for IT professionals to keep up with the demands placed on server infrastructure."
The big IT question: Upgrade or replace?
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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crucial
“Tight budgets can lead to underperforming or old systems, which, in turn, lead to frustrated employees who use them."
Crucial NZ evaluates exactly how much SSD storage you need
Wed, 14th Sep 2016
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crucial
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ssd storage
Just like storing physical items in your house or apartment, you need enough digital space to account for what you currently have.
Hands-on review: Crucial MX300 750GB Limited Edition SSD
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
Crucial’s new MX300 750GB solid state drive finally gives hardcore PC users the fast hard drive space they’ve been asking for.
Crucial launches MX300 to give more to its customers
Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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micron technology
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crucial
"The MX300 is designed to put power back into the hands of users so they can get more out of their system for years to come,"
Leader Computers scoops Crucial ANZ distributor award
Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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micron technology
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crucial
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leader computers
Leader Computers has taken out Crucial's ANZ Distributor of the Year with Micron heaping praise on the distie which 'barely put a foot wrong' in 2015.
Hands-on review: Crucial BX200 2.5-inch SSD 480GB
Wed, 2nd Dec 2015
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gaming
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reviews
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technology gifts
NetGuide’s Darren Price takes a look at Crucial’s 480GB BX200 2.5-inch SDD.
Game Consoles top PC gaming gear for Christmas
Tue, 17th Dec 2013
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gaming
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technology gifts
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asus
Welcome to the first of many Christmas lists were Game Console will guide you through some of the best tech we have tested throughout 2013.
Crucial move as PB Technologies secure NZ channel deal
Tue, 29th Oct 2013
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pb technologies
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crucial
PB Technologies appointed to distribute Crucial DRAM and solid state drives (SSDs) to its channel of value-added resellers and e-tailers across New Zealand.