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 with incredible discounts. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99 or opt for the 4TB model at an even better deal of $249.99. These prices are $40 to $70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, and most gamers won't notice any performance difference 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 $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 a stellar choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendations 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 not as fast as the 990 Pro, it's significantly faster than the non-Pro version of the 990 Evo. The key difference between the 990 Evo Plus and the pricier 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 utilizes HMB (host memory buffer) to compensate for the lack of DRAM, using a negligible amount of system RAM. Gamers won't notice any difference in performance between the two.

It's worth noting that the Samsung 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 SSD models. 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, though it's not necessary.

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