# Speed Up Your PC and Get Gaming Faster with SK hynix Gold S31 SSD *By James Hills — Updated October 2019* One of the easiest upgrades you can do to get your PC moving faster is to swap out your old hard drive for a high quality Solid State Drive or SSD. These drives last longer, operate faster, and thankfully have come down in price to the point where there's no reason not to get one. SK hynix sent us their latest product, the Gold S31 to test out and we dig it! There are a lot of names that come to mind when you think of SSD manufacturers, SK hynix probably isn't one of them. However, that is because they have been operating in the background, providing PC OEMs with high-quality and competitively priced SSDs since 2013. In addition to SSDs, they also are one of the larger companies in Korea, ranking second largest in market capitalization on the Korea Exchange as of August 1, 2019 and have a 23% share in the global memory market that includes DRAM, Flash memory, and CMOS Image Sensors too.  Now, they are ready to step out of the shadows and bring their products directly to consumers who are looking to upgrade their PCs or build new ones. The the Gold S31 is their first consumer product launch and it [can be found on Amazon.com](https://amzn.to/2Ns5zpC) .  ### Witness Alaska's Wonders: Top 5 Travel Binoculars for Your Cruise The five best travel binoculars for Alaska Cruise offer majestic views of wildlife, such as whales and polar bears, and the site scenery. 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Priced currently at only $118 it is significantly cheaper than options by other manufacturers on Amazon. Not only that, but the stated Sequentia Read / Write numbers are faster too. Not all SSDs are the same. For instance, this one from [SanDisk](https://amzn.to/2Wrzumc) is only $99 but is rated at 535MB/s read and 450MB/s write and this more expensive one from [Samsung](https://amzn.to/2Wpzgf6) is $139.99 but only operates at 550MB/s read and 520MB/s write. Compare that to the [SK hynix Gold S31 SSD](https://amzn.to/32Y8YmR) which is designed to deliver 560MB/s read and 525MB/s write.  Realistically, those numbers are all pretty close but I know that I generally go for the best when it also happens to be the least or equal cost compared to other options. ## Man Gear Pick of the Month September's Pick Amazon (affiliate) ### Kenyon City Grill Portable Stainless Steel Electric Grill Why we picked it: a grill you can actually carry to the campsite, the tailgate or the cabin without borrowing a truck. Stainless, no propane tank to wrestle, and hot enough to cook for four guys rather than reheat for one. 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Based on their history in the OEM market, I have no hesitation with using the product in my own equipment. If you need a name you recognize then this might not be the right fit for you. However, for their first consumer product I'm pretty impressed. The packaging is good and the product design is visually appealing. Unlike some other brands, there's no software add-ons and the manual is minimal. However, this is an SSD and there's really not much more that you need than what they've provided, so I'm ok with the packaging as it is.   ## Product Specifications: Gold S31* ** ** | **Interface** | SATA III | | --- | --- | | **Product Type** | Internal SSD | | **Form Factor** | Standard 2.5” | | **SSD capacity** | 1TB/500GB/250GB | | **NAND Flash** | 3D NAND Flash | | **Controller** | SK hynix Controller | | **Sequential Read** | up to 560MB/s | | **Sequential Write** | up to 525MB/s | | **Warranty** | 5 years |   Top Picks Flow Voyages ### Book your next cruise with Heather at Flow Voyages Flow Voyages is a travel advisor specializing in cruises and resorts. [Contact Flow Voyages](https://ads.flowmediamarketing.com/go/72LE08Nqc9qVBSc75KUgQg.617) Promoted by FlowAds Details Written by: James Hills Published: 30 October 2019 Last Updated: 30 October 2019 ### 🚢Ready To Book A Vacation? 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