Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB, 4TB SSDs on Sale: Ideal for PS5, Gaming PCs

Samsung's latest offering, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is currently on sale, providing gamers and tech enthusiasts with a fantastic opportunity to upgrade their storage. The 2TB model is available for just $129.99, while the 4TB model, an even better deal, can be yours for $249.99. These prices undercut the Samsung 990 Pro by $40 to $70, and most gamers won't notice any performance difference 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

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Samsung 990 Evo Plus 4TB PCIe Gen 4x4 M.2 SSD

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The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an exceptional choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, offering sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s. While it's faster than the non-Pro version of the 990 Evo, it doesn't quite reach the speeds of the 990 Pro. The primary distinction between the Evo Plus and the more expensive Pro model is that the Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive. However, this does not affect PS5 performance. For gaming PCs, the Evo Plus uses HMB (host memory buffer) to compensate for the lack of DRAM, utilizing a negligible amount of your system's RAM. As a result, gamers won't notice any performance difference.

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not come with a pre-installed heatsink, but 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. For added peace of mind, you could opt for a heatsink, though this would cost an additional $7 with no significant downsides.

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