Samsung 990 Evo Plus 2TB SSD Hits $129.99, Perfect for PS5 and Gaming PCs

The highly rated Samsung 990 Evo Plus PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe SSD is now more affordable. Amazon has slashed the price of the 2TB model to $129.99 with free shipping. The 4TB version is also discounted to $252.01 with free shipping. This high-speed SSD is an excellent choice for upgrading your PlayStation 5 (a heatsink is recommended) or as a boot drive for your gaming PC. These prices are $40 to $50 lower than the Samsung 990 Pro, with virtually indistinguishable performance for most gamers.

Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSDs Discounted

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

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

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus is a top-tier drive for both gaming PCs and PlayStation 5 consoles. It surpasses Sony’s minimum speed requirements for the PS5, delivering sequential read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s and write speeds of 6,300MB/s. While faster than the standard 990 Evo, it’s slightly slower than the 990 Pro. Unlike the 990 Pro, this model is DRAM-less, but for PS5 use, this makes no difference. For gaming PCs, it leverages HMB (host memory buffer), utilizing a small portion of system RAM to compensate, ensuring gamers experience no noticeable performance gap.

The Samsung 990 Evo Plus lacks a preinstalled heatsink but features a power-efficient, single-sided design that generates less heat than older SSDs. This makes it suitable for PS5 use without a heatsink, avoiding thermal throttling. However, a PS5-compatible heatsink, priced under $10, is a worthwhile addition for added reliability.

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