Samsung's latest SSD, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe solid state drive, is currently on sale at unbeatable prices. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you need more space, the 4TB model is an even better value at $249.99. These prices are $40 to $70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, and most gamers won't notice any performance difference between them.
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 a stellar choice for both your gaming PC and your PlayStation 5 console. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, delivering impressive sequential speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write. This drive is significantly faster than the non-Pro 990 Evo but slightly slower than the 990 Pro. The key difference is that the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive. However, for PS5 performance, this makes no difference. For gaming PCs, it supports HMB (host memory buffer), which compensates for the lack of DRAM by using a negligible amount of your system's RAM. Gamers won't notice any difference in performance.
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 your PS5 without thermal throttling. If you want extra peace of mind, adding a heatsink is an option, though it will cost an additional $7.
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