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 an exceptional opportunity to upgrade their storage at a fantastic price. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or if you need more space, the 4TB model is available for an unbeatable $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

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

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The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is an outstanding choice for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed requirements 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, it's significantly quicker than the non-Pro 990 Evo. The key difference between the 990 Evo Plus and the pricier 990 Pro is that the former is a DRAM-less drive. However, this doesn't 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 won't notice any performance difference between the two.

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 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 add a heatsink for an extra $7, but it's not necessary.

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