Samsung 980 PRO SSD
Best high-speed storage for demanding gamers and creative professionals.
This high-performance NVMe SSD is built for demanding users, offering blazing-fast PCIe 4.0 speeds for gaming and intensive applications. Its compact M.2 form factor and advanced thermal management ensure reliable operation, making it a top choice for upgrading PCs and the PlayStation 5.
$232.75
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Who it's for
- Gamers and creative professionals needing rapid file transfers
- Power users prioritizing long-term data storage reliability
- Tech enthusiasts wanting easy drive maintenance and optimization
Who should skip it
- Users with compact builds lacking proper thermal cooling solutions
- Budget-conscious shoppers seeking the best value per gigabyte
- Owners of older motherboards limited to PCIe 3.0 speeds
Performance breakdown
Sequential Read Speed
Blistering 7,000MB/s throughput handles massive file transfers with ease.
Gaming Load Times
Drastically reduces wait times for high-fidelity, open-world gaming environments.
System Responsiveness
Snappy boot times and instant application launching transform daily computing.
Thermal Management
Requires an aftermarket heatsink to maintain peak performance under heavy loads.
Console Compatibility
Fully optimized for PlayStation 5 storage expansion with proper cooling hardware.
Write Endurance
Reliable architecture designed to withstand intensive creative and professional workloads.
Key Specs
Capacity
1 TB
Interface
PCIe 4.0 NVMe
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Read Speed (Max)
7,000MB/s
Write Speed (Max)
5,000MB/s
Model Number
MZ-V8P1T0B/AM
Console Compatibility
Playstation® 5 (requires heatsink)
Drive Type
SSD
Interface Type
NVMe PCIe Gen4
Enclosure Type
Bare Drive
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