Samsung's latest SSD, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is now on sale with incredible discounts. You can snag the 2TB model for just $129.99 or, if you're looking for more storage, the 4TB model is available for an even better deal at $249.99. These prices are $40-$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
4$184.99 save 30%$129.99 at Amazon
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
2$349.99 save 29%$249.99 at Amazon
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an outstanding choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendation for the PS5, delivering impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300MB/s. While it's not as fast as the 990 Pro, the main difference lies in its DRAM-less design. However, this doesn't impact PS5 performance, and for gaming PCs, the 990 Evo Plus utilizes HMB (host memory buffer) to compensate for the lack of DRAM, drawing a negligible amount of RAM from your system. Gamers won't notice any performance difference between the two.
Unlike some other SSDs, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not come with a preinstalled heatsink. However, its newer, single-sided design is power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This means it should work perfectly in a PS5 console without thermal throttling. If you prefer added peace of mind, installing a heatsink is an option, though it would add an extra $7 to your cost.
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