Samsung · SSD
Samsung 980 1TB NVMe PCIe 3.0
The Samsung 980 1TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD offers fast read speeds and a reliable performance for everyday computing tasks. It's a solid choice for users looking to upgrade from traditional hard drives or SATA SSDs without breaking the bank.
MSRP
$79
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Best for
- • gaming
- • general productivity
- • light video editing
- • boot drive for OS
- • file storage
Strengths
- + Read speeds up to 3500 MB/s
- + 1TB capacity provides ample storage
- + 5-year warranty for peace of mind
- + TLC NAND offers good endurance
Trade-offs
- − No DRAM cache may affect performance in heavy workloads
- − PCIe 3.0 is slower than PCIe 4.0 alternatives
- − Endurance rating of 600 TBW may be limiting for heavy write users
Should you buy it?
Consider the Samsung 980 if you're looking for a budget-friendly SSD for general use or gaming. If you need higher performance for intensive tasks, look at PCIe 4.0 options like the Samsung 980 Pro.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1000 GB
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
- Interface
- PCIe 3.0 x4
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