TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Computex Taipei 2025) – June 2, 2025 – For creators drowning in massive 8K raw footage, intricate 3D assets, and sprawling VR environments, the constant battle is storage: speed, capacity, and reliability. Today, Other World Computing (OWC) has unleashed a formidable weapon in that battle. Announced live at Computex Taipei 2025, the OWC ThunderBlade X12 is a groundbreaking external storage solution harnessing the raw power of Thunderbolt™ 5 technology, offering unprecedented capacities of up to 96TB and blistering speeds designed to obliterate bottlenecks for the most demanding creative professionals.
The ThunderBlade X12 isn't just an incremental update; it's a paradigm shift. Built around the revolutionary bandwidth of Thunderbolt 5 (delivering up to 120Gb/s bi-directional, with Bandwidth Boost surging to 140Gb/s for display), this RAID array leverages the latest NVMe SSD technology configured for maximum performance and redundancy. OWC targets it squarely at filmmakers, 3D animators, VFX artists, and VR developers who routinely handle projects measured in petabytes and require real-time editing without compromise.
"The ThunderBlade X12 represents the culmination of our mission to empower creators with tools that keep pace with their ambition," said an OWC spokesperson at the launch event. "Thunderbolt 5 finally provides the pipeline needed to fully utilize the speed of multiple high-end NVMe SSDs in RAID. With capacities up to 96TB and the performance to edit multiple streams of 8K ProRes RAW or complex 3D scenes directly off the drive, we're freeing creators from the limitations that stifle innovation."
Learn more about OWC's Thunderbolt 5 showcase at Computex Taipei 2025: https://www.owc.com/news/other-world-computing-owc-to-showcase-thunderbolt-5-solutions-at-computex-taipei-2025
Key Specifications Designed for Heavy Lifting:
- Interface: Thunderbolt™ 5 (Backwards compatible with Thunderbolt 4/3 & USB4)
- Max Raw Capacity: Up to 96TB (using high-capacity NVMe SSDs)
- RAID Options: Configurable via included SoftRAID software (RAID 0, 1, 4, 5, 1+0, JBOD) for speed, redundancy, or a balance.
- Performance (RAID 0 Expected): Sequential Read/Write Speeds exceeding 10,000 MB/s (Thunderbolt 5 theoretical max allows for significantly higher potential than previous gens).
- Form Factor: Dense, desktop design with advanced thermal management for sustained performance.
- Software: Includes OWC's award-winning SoftRAID XT for intuitive drive management, monitoring, and robust RAID protection. https://www.owc.com/solutions/softraid
- Compatibility: Mac (macOS 12.5 Monterey or later), Windows (11 or later), Intel & Apple Silicon.
Why Filmmakers and 3D/VR Pros Need This:
- Edit 8K+ Natively: Work directly with high-bitrate 8K, 12K, or even future formats without needing proxies or experiencing lag.
- Handle Massive Assets: Store and access enormous 3D model libraries, texture sets, and rendered sequences effortlessly.
- VR/360° Workflows: Manage the huge data sets inherent in high-resolution VR and 360-degree video production smoothly.
- Real-Time Collaboration: Share projects or work off the same high-speed volume with multiple editors or artists.
- Future-Proofed: Thunderbolt 5 ensures the ThunderBlade X12 won't be the bottleneck for years to come, even as camera resolutions and asset sizes grow.
Pricing and Availability:
The OWC ThunderBlade X12 will be available in multiple capacity tiers, starting at a more accessible entry point and scaling up to the flagship 96TB configuration. While OWC hasn't released final pricing for all models, expect the high-capacity versions to represent a significant investment for studios, justified by the immense performance and capacity.
- Check pricing & pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HmZWsu
- Pre-order directly from OWC: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderblade-x12
Learn More & Full Specs:
For detailed technical specifications, RAID configuration options, and the latest availability updates, visit the official ThunderBlade X12 product page:
https://www.owc.com/solutions/thunderblade-x12
The Verdict:
The OWC ThunderBlade X12 is more than just fast storage; it's a declaration that the era of storage bottlenecks crippling high-end creative workflows is ending. By harnessing Thunderbolt 5 and pushing SSD capacities to 96TB, OWC has crafted a solution that finally matches the ambition and data demands of modern 8K filmmaking, complex 3D animation, and immersive VR development. It’s a premium tool designed for studios and professionals where time is literally money, and uncompromising performance is non-negotiable. The future of high-bandwidth storage has arrived, and it's incredibly fast and spacious.
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