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Lexar and ASUS Collaborate Ahead of COMPUTEX 2026

Lexar, a prominent global name in memory and storage solutions, is set to unveil an exciting partnership with ASUS during COMPUTEX 2026, showcasing a full range of advanced AI storage capabilities.

As artificial intelligence increasingly relies on local processing power, the necessity for sophisticated memory solutions is becoming crucial. Lexar’s Chief Technology Officer, Daniel Guo, emphasized this shift, stating, "As AI workloads move from the cloud to local devices, storage is becoming more than passive capacity." This marks a significant transformation, where storage is playing an active role in enhancing AI efficiency, enabling tasks such as model loading, data transfer, and performance optimization.

## Showcasing Advanced AI Solutions
Visitors to the Longsys and Lexar booth R1006 at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei will witness firsthand the innovative storage technologies tailored for AI. One highlight includes a demonstration of an AI-grade Gen4 SSD model paired with the ASUS NUC 15 Pro Mini PC. This setup illustrates how AI-optimized storage technology can effectively support compact AI computing environments.

In addition to AI PC innovations, Lexar plans to showcase the PLAY X PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD, designed for portable gaming systems like the ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY. This SSD exhibits impressive compatibility and performance, boasting read speeds of up to 7400MB/s and write speeds reaching 6500MB/s. Currently, it is available for consumers in Europe and the Middle East and Africa region.

Lexar will also present the ARES RGB DDR5 memory, which has been developed in collaboration with ASUS ROG motherboards. This partnership further underscores Lexar and ASUS's commitment to enhancing high-performance gaming ecosystems.

## Reinventing Storage with AI Technology
At the heart of Lexar's AI storage solutions is the integrated hardware-software system powered by Longsys' self-developed Gen5 controller, referred to as the SPU (Storage Processing Unit). Built on a progressive 5nm architecture, this design enhances supply stability while achieving high-performance standards in today's DRAM-constrained environment.

Lexar's Intelligent Scheduling technology is specifically tailored to optimize AI inference at the edge, improving performance efficiency by addressing major challenges that can arise during processing. This innovative scheduling solution incorporates predictive algorithms and optimized cache management techniques, significantly improving storage efficiency and reducing DRAM capacity needs by as much as 40%.

Together, these technologies not only redefine storage devices but also empower them to actively contribute to AI-related tasks, elevating their importance in the computational hierarchy.

## Portfolio of High-Performance AI Storage Solutions
Lexar's array of high-performance storage solutions aims to empower creators and developers within AI PC environments, compact edge devices, and various creator workflows. Among these is the next-generation AI-grade Gen5 SSD and AI-grade Gen5 Storage Stick concepts, which promise to provide data transfer speeds up to 11GB/s while facilitating adaptable storage in compact AI devices.

The NM1090 PRO 8TB PCIe Gen5 SSD is engineered for users needing extensive storage paired with outstanding bandwidth, achieving read speeds of 14,400MB/s and write speeds of 13,400MB/s. It is particularly suited for running several AI applications concurrently, supporting large local AI models and high-resolution assets.

Moreover, the ARES RGB DDR5 Desktop Memory, offering configurations of 128GB (64GBx2) with speeds up to 6400 C32, is tailored for AI PCs and high-performance computing scenarios. This advance enables efficient deployment of AI models and enhances multipurpose performance, ensuring a robust foundation for AI-related tasks across various environments.

With a legacy spanning over three decades, Lexar continues to push the boundaries of innovation in storage technology, developing AI-conscious solutions that cater to the evolving demands of edge computing and AI workloads. Lexar invites industry representatives and visitors to explore their groundbreaking storage and memory solutions at Booth R1006, Hall 2, during COMPUTEX 2026, scheduled from June 2–5.

## About Lexar
Founded in California in 1996, Lexar has dedicated itself to advancing reliable and high-performance memory solutions, operating through over 100,000 sales channels globally and serving a user base that exceeds 100 million across more than 70 nations. Lexar's award-winning range—spanning memory cards, SSDs, and DRAM—is crafted to cater to the needs of creators, professionals, and everyday users worldwide. For further information, please visit lexar.com.