Prime Day has arrived, and it’s the perfect opportunity to boost your gaming PC’s storage! You can currently grab a 1TB Samsung 990 Evo Plus SSD for an incredible $59.99, a massive 43% off its regular price. Even better, the 2TB and 4TB models are also seeing huge discounts, with the 4TB version dropping to just $199.99 – an astounding $50 per terabyte.
This deal offers phenomenal value, especially considering this drive is even quicker than the highly-regarded Samsung 980 Pro, which consistently ranks among our top recommendations for gaming SSDs. This isn’t just the standard Samsung 990 Evo; it’s the new ‘Plus’ version, boasting significantly improved speeds. It reaches sequential read and write speeds of 7,250MB/s and 6,300MB/s respectively, a substantial leap from the original 990 Evo’s 5,000MB/s and 4,200MB/s, and it even surpasses the 980 Pro’s 7,000MB/s.
While Samsung markets the 990 Evo Plus as a PCIe 5.0 drive, it’s a bit of a clever marketing move. Although it can technically connect via PCIe 5.0, it only utilizes two lanes, meaning its performance is on par with a four-lane PCIe 4.0 drive. The good news is that it can still operate efficiently using four lanes in PCIe 4.0 mode, making it an excellent upgrade choice for both older and newer systems.
Currently, the 1TB version stands out as the most affordable option, available for an astonishing $59.99 – its lowest price ever. This offers ample space for your operating system and a handful of modern games, making it a fantastic and cost-effective upgrade if your current storage is feeling cramped.
For maximum value, the 4TB 990 Evo Plus is the star of the show. It’s currently slashed by 39%, bringing its price down to an unbelievable $199.99. This massive drive provides abundant room for numerous demanding games and leaves plenty of extra space, all while costing only $50 per terabyte. As someone who upgraded to a 4TB Samsung SSD recently, I can personally attest to the incredible peace of mind it offers – constantly fretting over game storage space becomes a thing of the past.
To install this impressive drive, you’ll need a motherboard equipped with a spare PCIe 4.0 4x M.2 2280 slot. While Samsung emphasizes the drive’s cool operation, we still advise adding a small heatsink (most motherboards include one). This is a smart move, as any high-speed SSD can generate significant heat during intensive use.
And if your current motherboard is still on PCIe 3.0, it might be time for an upgrade. Consider consulting our guide to the best gaming motherboards to ensure you can harness the full potential and speed of modern SSDs.
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