Lexar Unveils 8TB Gen5 AI SSDs at COMPUTEX 2026 as ASUS Partnership Expands

9 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 2

Lexar used COMPUTEX 2026 to present its AI Storage Core lineup, led by an NM1090 PRO PCIe Gen5 SSD with up to 8TB and speeds of 14,400 MB/s read and 13,400 MB/s write.
The push targets AI workloads moving onto local devices, with Lexar saying its 5nm DRAM-less Gen5 controller and Intelligent Scheduling software can cut DRAM capacity needs by about 40% for edge AI inference.
New concepts also include an AI-grade Gen5 SSD and Storage Stick offering up to 11GB/s bandwidth for compact AI devices that need faster model loading, switching and low-latency access.
With ASUS, Lexar is showing AI PC, handheld gaming and memory use cases, including an AI-grade Gen4 SSD in the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Mini PC and the PLAY X SSD with the ROG XBOX ALLY.
The showcase underscores Lexar's broader shift from conventional storage toward AI-aware systems for edge computing, with the company seeking more platform partners and future commercial deployments.

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