Samsung's latest SSD, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is currently on sale, offering unbeatable value for both gamers and tech enthusiasts. You can snag the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you're looking for more storage, the 4TB model is a fantastic deal at $249.99. These prices are $40 to $70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, and most gamers won't notice any difference in performance between the two.
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99
-------------------------------------------- ***4TB for $249.99***
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
$184.99 save 30%
$129.99 at Amazon
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
$349.99 save 29%
$249.99 at Amazon
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an excellent choice for enhancing your gaming PC or PlayStation 5. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, delivering impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s. While it's not as fast as the 990 Pro, it's a significant upgrade from the non-Pro 990 Evo. The key difference lies in the absence of DRAM, but the 990 Evo Plus compensates with HMB (host memory buffer), using a negligible amount of your system's RAM. This ensures that gamers won't notice any performance differences compared to the 990 Pro.
The 990 Evo Plus does not come with a preinstalled heatsink. However, its newer single-sided design is more power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This makes it ideal for use in a PS5 without thermal throttling concerns. If you prefer added peace of mind, you can install a heatsink, though it's not necessary and would only add an extra $7 to your cost.
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