Samsung's latest SSD, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is currently on sale, offering a fantastic opportunity for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you're looking for more space, the 4TB model is a steal 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
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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 enhancing both your gaming PC and PlayStation 5 console. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, delivering 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, it significantly outperforms the non-Pro 990 Evo. The key difference between this model and the pricier 990 Pro is that the 990 Evo Plus lacks DRAM. However, for PS5 performance, this makes no difference. For gaming PCs, the 990 Evo Plus utilizes HMB (host memory buffer), compensating for the absence of DRAM by using a negligible amount of your system's RAM. Gamers will not notice any performance difference between the two models.
The Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not come with a preinstalled heatsink. However, its new single-sided design is power-efficient and generates less heat compared to older SSDs. This means you likely won't need a heatsink for it to function perfectly in a PS5 without thermal throttling. That said, adding a heatsink for extra peace of mind won't hurt, though it will cost an additional $7.
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