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 now on sale, offering gamers and tech enthusiasts an incredible opportunity to upgrade their storage at a competitive price. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you're looking for even more space, the 4TB model is available for $249.99. These prices represent a $40 to $70 saving compared to the Samsung 990 Pro, and for most gamers, the performance difference is negligible.

Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB PS5 SSD for $129.99

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***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 both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendation for the PS5, delivering impressive sequential speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write. While it's not as fast as the 990 Pro, it offers a compelling middle ground. The key difference is that the 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive, but this doesn't impact PS5 performance. For gaming PCs, it supports HMB (host memory buffer), effectively compensating for the lack of DRAM by utilizing a small amount of your system's RAM. This means gamers won't notice any significant performance differences between the two models.

One thing to note is that 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 previous SSDs. This means it should work flawlessly in a PS5 without thermal throttling, though adding a heatsink for peace of mind is an option, costing an additional $7.

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