Samsung's latest SSD, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is currently on sale, offering gamers and tech enthusiasts a fantastic opportunity to upgrade their storage. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99 or opt for the 4TB model at a compelling $249.99. These prices represent a significant saving of $40 to $70 compared to the Samsung 990 Pro, and the performance difference is negligible for most gamers.
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
Originally priced at $184.99, you can now save 30% and get it for just $129.99 at Amazon.
Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD
Originally priced at $349.99, you can now save 29% and get it for just $249.99 at Amazon.
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an ideal choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendation for the PS5, offering sequential read speeds up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds up to 6,300MB/s. While it's faster than the non-Pro 990 Evo, it doesn't quite match the performance of the 990 Pro. The key difference is that the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive, which doesn't impact PS5 performance. For gaming PCs, it supports HMB (host memory buffer), effectively using a small amount of your system's RAM to compensate for the lack of DRAM. This means gamers won't notice any performance difference between the 990 Evo Plus and the 990 Pro.
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not come with a pre-installed heatsink. However, its new single-sided design is power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This means you likely won't need a heatsink, and it should work flawlessly in a PS5 without thermal throttling. If you want added peace of mind, you can add a heatsink for an additional $7, but it's not necessary.
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