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, presenting a golden opportunity for both gamers and tech enthusiasts to upgrade their storage solutions. The 2TB model is available for just $129.99, while the 4TB version offers even greater value at $249.99. These prices represent a significant discount of $40 to $70 compared to the Samsung 990 Pro, and the performance difference is negligible for most users, especially gamers.

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

Original Price: $184.99
Save: 30%
Current Price: $129.99 at Amazon

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

Original Price: $349.99
Save: 29%
Current Price: $249.99 at Amazon

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, delivering impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300MB/s. Although it falls slightly short of the 990 Pro in terms of speed, the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive that compensates with HMB (host memory buffer) technology, utilizing a minimal amount of your system's RAM. This means that gamers will not notice any performance difference between the two models.

The 990 Evo Plus does not come with a pre-installed heatsink, but its new, single-sided design is both power-efficient and generates less heat than previous SSD models. This makes it suitable for use in a PS5 without the need for additional cooling, though installing a heatsink for added peace of mind is an option that costs around an extra $7.

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