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. You can grab the 2TB model for just $129.99, or opt for the 4TB version, which is an even better deal at $249.99. These prices are $40 to $70 less than the Samsung 990 Pro, and the performance difference is negligible for most, if not all, gamers.

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 an exceptional choice for both your gaming PC and PlayStation 5 console. It surpasses Sony's minimum speed recommendation for the PS5 with 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 difference is hardly noticeable for gamers. The 990 Evo Plus is a DRAM-less drive, but it supports HMB (host memory buffer), which compensates for the lack of DRAM by utilizing a minimal amount of your system's RAM. For PS5 users, this makes no difference in performance, and for PC gamers, the impact is negligible.

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 you likely won't need a heatsink, and it should function perfectly in a PS5 without thermal throttling. If you prefer the added security, a heatsink can be added for an additional $7, but it's not necessary.

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