Samsung's latest SSD, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is currently on sale, offering exceptional value for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or opt for the 4TB model at an even more compelling price of $249.99. These prices are $40-$70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, yet most gamers won't notice a difference in performance.
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 ideal choice for enhancing both your gaming PC and your PlayStation 5. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, with impressive sequential speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write. Although it's not as fast as the 990 Pro, the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive that utilizes HMB (host memory buffer) to offset this by borrowing a negligible amount of RAM from your system memory. This feature ensures that gamers won't notice any performance differences between the two models.
The 990 Evo Plus does not come with a preinstalled heatsink, but its new single-sided design is power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This means it should perform well in a PS5 without thermal throttling, though adding a heatsink for peace of mind is an option that won't disadvantage you, aside from the extra $7 cost.
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