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

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 boost their storage at a great price. The 2TB model is available for just $129.99, while the 4TB version is an even better deal at $249.99. These prices are $40 to $70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, and for most gamers, the performance difference is negligible.

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99

4TB for $249.99

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

Originally priced at $184.99, now save 30% and get it for $129.99 at Amazon!

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

Originally $349.99, now save 29% and get it for $249.99 at Amazon!

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an ideal choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5 with impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds of 6,300MB/s. Although it's not as fast as the 990 Pro, the 990 Evo Plus still offers robust performance. The key difference is that the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive, but it compensates for this with HMB (host memory buffer) technology, which uses a minimal amount of your system's RAM. For gamers, this means you won't notice any performance difference compared to the more expensive 990 Pro.

The 990 Evo Plus does not come with a pre-installed heatsink. However, its new single-sided design is power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This makes it suitable for use in a PS5 without thermal throttling concerns. While a heatsink isn't necessary, adding one for peace of mind is an option, though it will cost an extra $7.

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