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. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99 or opt for the 4TB model, which offers an even better value at $249.99. These prices represent a significant discount of $40 to $70 compared to the Samsung 990 Pro, and most gamers won't notice any difference in performance between the two.

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 excellent choice for both your gaming PC and your PlayStation 5 console. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements for the PS5, delivering impressive sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s. While it's faster than the non-Pro 990 Evo, it falls just short of the 990 Pro's performance. The key distinction between this drive and the pricier 990 Pro is that the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive. However, this does not impact PS5 performance. For gaming PCs, the 990 Evo Plus utilizes HMB (host memory buffer), which compensates for the lack of DRAM by using a negligible amount of your system's RAM. Gamers will hardly notice any difference in performance.

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not come with a preinstalled heatsink. However, its new single-sided design is both power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This means you likely won't need a heatsink, and it should work flawlessly in a PS5 without thermal throttling. If you want added peace of mind, you can install a heatsink for an additional $7, but it's not necessary.

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