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 now on sale, presenting an exceptional opportunity for gamers and tech enthusiasts alike. You can snag the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you're looking for more storage, the 4TB version is available at a fantastic price of $249.99. These prices undercut the Samsung 990 Pro by $40 to $70, and the performance difference is hardly noticeable, making the 990 Evo Plus an unbeatable deal.

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99

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 a stellar choice for enhancing both your gaming PC and PlayStation 5 console. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, with impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of 6,300 MB/s. While it's a step above the standard 990 Evo but not as fast as the 990 Pro, the key distinction lies in its DRAM-less design. This feature doesn't impact PS5 performance, and for gaming PCs, the 990 Evo Plus leverages HMB (host memory buffer) technology to compensate for the absence of DRAM, using a negligible amount of your system's RAM. Most gamers won't notice any difference in performance compared to the 990 Pro.

The 990 Evo Plus does not come with a pre-installed heatsink. However, its innovative single-sided design is both power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSD models. This means it's likely to perform well in your PS5 without thermal throttling, even without a heatsink. If you prefer extra peace of mind, adding a heatsink is an option, though it will cost an additional $7 without any significant disadvantages.

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