Galaxy
A brand associated with consumer SSDs and NVMe SSDs.
Last updated October 12, 2026
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Overview
Galaxy (影驰) is a Chinese computer hardware brand that designs and markets graphics cards, solid-state drives, memory modules, and related PC components. The brand is closely associated with Galaxy Microsystems Ltd., a hardware company headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, and is widely recognized in the enthusiast and gaming PC market for its NVIDIA GeForce-based graphics card lines as well as its expanding storage portfolio. In storage, Galaxy offers consumer SSDs, including NVMe SSD models aimed at mainstream desktop and laptop users. These drives are positioned as performance-oriented upgrades for gaming systems, content creation rigs, and everyday computing, and they are sold through online and offline retail channels in China and other markets. The brand's product ecosystem spans graphics cards, SSDs, memory, and other components, giving it a presence across multiple categories of the DIY PC build market. Galaxy has built a reputation for combining performance hardware with distinctive cooling and aesthetic designs, and it maintains a dedicated following among PC builders and gamers. Galaxy operates primarily as a private company under Galaxy Microsystems Ltd. Its official Chinese website, galaxypc.com.cn, serves as a primary channel for product information, support, and regional marketing. The brand continues to be active in the consumer hardware space, with product lines that evolve alongside new GPU and storage technologies.
History
Galaxy (影驰) emerged as a brand within the Chinese PC hardware industry, associated with Galaxy Microsystems Ltd., a company based in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The brand built its early reputation primarily through graphics cards, particularly NVIDIA GeForce-based models, which became popular among gamers and DIY PC builders in China and other markets. Over time, Galaxy expanded beyond graphics cards into a broader range of PC components. This included memory modules and, notably, solid-state drives. The company entered the consumer SSD market with both SATA and NVMe offerings, targeting users looking to upgrade system responsiveness and storage performance. The NVMe SSD line in particular aligned with the industry-wide shift toward faster PCIe-based storage in desktop and laptop platforms. Galaxy's product strategy has generally emphasized performance and distinctive design, with custom cooling solutions and aesthetic features that differentiate its cards and components in a competitive market. The brand maintains a presence through its official website and regional distribution channels, and it continues to release products tied to new generations of GPUs and storage interfaces. As a private company under Galaxy Microsystems Ltd., Galaxy does not publicly report financial results in the manner of a listed corporation. Its operations are focused on product development, marketing, and channel sales, with a significant footprint in the Chinese market and visibility in international enthusiast communities.
Galaxy brand established within Galaxy Microsystems, focusing on PC hardware.
Expansion into consumer SSD market with NVMe and SATA drives.
Products and positioning
Galaxy GeForce graphics cards
NVIDIA GeForce-based graphics cards for gaming and enthusiast PCs.
Galaxy NVMe consumer SSDs
PCIe NVMe solid-state drives for desktop and laptop upgrades.
Galaxy SATA SSDs
SATA interface SSDs for mainstream storage upgrades.
Galaxy memory modules
DRAM memory modules for gaming and performance builds.
Controversies
Recent events
Galaxy launches RTX 5080 HOF Extreme graphics card[3]
Reported:
Galaxy formally launched the RTX 5080 HOF Extreme graphics card, a white flagship in its Hall of Fame series featuring crystal decoration.
Galax Metal Master T8 air cooler launch[4]
Reported:
Galax announced the Metal Master T8 air cooler on October 30, 2026. It features a dual-tower, six-heat-pipe design and is priced at 229 yuan.
- Unconfirmed
Galaxy releases revised B650M Black Warrior PLUS V2 motherboard[5]
Reported:
Galaxy released a V2 revision of its B650M Wi-Fi Black Warrior PLUS motherboard. The revision reduces several specifications, including power phases, supported memory overclocking speed, USB 10Gbps ports and wireless capability.
GALAX launches HOF EXTREME PCIe 4.0 SSD[6]
Reported:
GALAX released its new HOF EXTREME PCIe 4.0 SSD, based on Phison’s second-generation controller, with stated sequential read and write speeds of up to 7 GB/s and 6.85 GB/s.
影驰 HOF OC Lab 皑钻 DDR4 memory launch[7]
Reported:
影驰 launched a white-shroud 4800MHz version of its HOF OC Lab 皑钻 DDR4 memory.
Galaxy HOF EXTREME memory goes on sale[8]
Reported:
Galaxy announced that its HOF EXTREME memory kits were officially on sale, with 3600MHz and 4000MHz versions available at launch.
GALAX sponsors Weibo Cup CS:GO tournament[9]
Reported:
The article reports that GALAX sponsored the Weibo Cup CS:GO invitational tournament.
Galaxy sponsors the 2020 Weibo Cup CSGO Asian professional tournament[10]
Reported:
Galaxy sponsored the 2020 CSGO Weibo Cup Asian professional tournament and was to provide participating players with an improved competition environment.
GALAXY launches Xingyao memory series[11]
Reported:
GALAXY announced the Xingyao memory series, including models with capacities of 8GB and 16GB and speeds of 3000MHz, 3200MHz, or 3600MHz. The products were described as soon to be available on e-commerce platforms.
Sources13 sources
- 1Galaxy official website (China)galaxypc.com.cn
- 2新显卡金手指异常被疑二手翻新,影驰警告不实传播ithome.com
- 3影驰发布 RTX 5080 HOF Extreme 显卡diy.zol.com.cn
- 4影驰金属大师T8风冷散热器发布news.zol.com.cn
- 5影驰推出B650M黑武士PLUS V2主板改款finance.sina.com.cn
- 6影驰发布 HOF EXTREME PCIe 4.0 SSDfinance.sina.com.cn
- 7影驰HOF OC Lab皑钻DDR4内存上新diy.it168.com
- 8影驰HOF EXTREME名人堂内存开卖tech.sina.com.cn
- 9影驰赞助微博杯CS:GO比赛diy.zol.com.cn
- 10影驰赞助2020微博杯CSGO亚洲职业争霸赛diy.zol.com.cn
- 11影驰发布星曜系列内存新品tech.sina.com.cn
- 12479元起 影驰推出金属大师GX系列电源:850/1000W可选 氮化镓技术加持finance.sina.com.cn
- 13影驰发布四款 RTX 3050 显卡:2560 个 CUDA 核心,8GB 显存itbear.com.cn
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