SAMSUNG 980 Internal Solid State Drive
Best storage upgrade for gamers and creative professionals seeking faster performance.
This drive is the ultimate efficiency upgrade for anyone tired of waiting on sluggish load times. While it lacks the extreme, bleeding-edge speeds of the latest PCIe 4.0 drives, it delivers rock-solid reliability and thermal stability that makes it the most sensible choice for everyday power users.
$181.35
Who it's for
- Gamers and professionals needing faster system boot and load times
- Users prioritizing long-term data security and hardware longevity
- System builders working with compact or cable-free PC builds
Who should skip it
- Power users performing frequent, heavy sustained file transfers
- Users without adequate case airflow or dedicated heatsink solutions
- Enthusiasts seeking maximum bandwidth from modern PCIe 4.0 motherboards
Performance breakdown
Sequential Read Speed
Blazing transfer rates make loading large files and games nearly instantaneous.
Thermal Management
Advanced heat control keeps performance steady during heavy, sustained workloads.
Data Security
AES 256-bit hardware encryption provides robust protection for your sensitive files.
Software Integration
Samsung Magician software offers intuitive tools for monitoring drive health easily.
Form Factor Versatility
The compact M.2 design fits seamlessly into most modern laptop builds.
Sustained Performance
Full Power Mode ensures consistent speed for demanding content creation tasks.
Key Specs
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Storage Capacity
1 TB
Max Read Speed
3500 MB/s
Max Write Speed
3000 MB/s
Interface Type
NVMe PCIe Gen4
Drive Type
SSD
Intended Use
Internal Desktop, Internal Laptop
Hardware Encryption Support
Yes
Enclosure Type
Bare Drive
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