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 if you're looking for more space, the 4TB model is an even better deal 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.
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The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an excellent choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendation for the PS5, with impressive 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's a significant upgrade over the non-Pro 990 Evo. The key difference between the 990 Evo Plus and the more expensive 990 Pro is that the Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive. However, this doesn't impact PS5 performance. For gaming PCs, the 990 Evo Plus uses HMB (host memory buffer) to compensate for the lack of DRAM, utilizing a negligible amount of your system's RAM. Gamers won't notice any performance difference between the two.
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 than older SSDs. This means you likely won't need a heatsink, and it should work perfectly in a PS5 without thermal throttling. If you want added peace of mind, you can add a heatsink for an extra $7, but it's not necessary.
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