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 an exceptional deal for both gamers and tech enthusiasts. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you're looking for even more storage, the 4TB model is available at an unbeatable price of $249.99. These prices are $40 to $70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, and for most gamers, the performance difference between the two 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

$184.99 save 30%
$129.99 at Amazon

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

$349.99 save 29%
$249.99 at Amazon

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is a stellar choice for enhancing your gaming PC or PlayStation 5. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendation for the PS5, delivering 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, the main distinction is that the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive. However, this doesn't impact PS5 performance. For gaming PCs, it uses HMB (host memory buffer) to compensate for the lack of DRAM, drawing a negligible amount of system RAM, ensuring that gamers won't notice any performance difference.

Unlike some SSDs, the Samsung 990 Evo Plus does not come with a preinstalled heatsink. Yet, its modern, single-sided design is both power-efficient and generates less heat than older SSDs. This means it should perform well in a PS5 without thermal throttling, though adding a heatsink for extra peace of mind won't hurt, costing an additional $7 at most.

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