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Samsung 990 PRO 2TB Gen4 SSD Is Nearly 40% Off on Amazon, a Rare Break for a Premium Storage Upgrade
gizmodo.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Samsung’s flagship 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 internal SSD is currently available on Amazon at a 39% discount, dropping the 2TB model’s price from $640 to $390.
- The 990 PRO offers sequential read speeds of 7,450 MB/s and write speeds of 6,900 MB/s, nearing the theoretical limits of PCIe 4.0, making it ideal for large file transfers, gaming, and demanding workloads like 4K video editing.
- It boasts over 55% better random read performance compared to its predecessor, improving everyday tasks such as system boot times, application launches, and gaming load times.
- The 2TB capacity balances ample storage for gaming and work without frequent file management, and the drive supports up to 4TB for heavier workloads, fitting most modern motherboards with its standard M.2 2280 form factor.
- Enhanced power efficiency delivers up to 50% better performance per watt than the previous model, reducing heat and thermal throttling, which is crucial for compact builds and laptops.
