Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB Solid State Drive MZ-V7S2T0BW
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD is one of the quickest NVME SSDs on the market. The SSD 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB SSD obtains sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/s, it's controlled by an internal Phoenix controller that ensures the most competitive read-write speeds and highest data integrity. The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB internal SSD provides efficient and dependable storage that transcends earlier-generation SSDs. Featuring 3-bit V-NAND technology. It has an updated firmware and SSD memory controller which gives you peace of mind. Samsung 970 EVO Plus beats other brands in terms of speed, power, durability, and price. The Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe M.2 SSD comes with 2TB of space and plenty of features that make it value for money. FEATURES: Always evolving SSD - The ultimate in performance, and upgrade. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by numerous outstanding V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. This maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for outstanding computing. In capabilities up to 2TB with reliability of up to 1,200 TBW. NOTE: *1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of the capacity may be used for system file and maintenance usage, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label. Level-up performance - The 970 EVO Plus reaches read/write speeds of up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s respectively, 53% more speedy than the 970 EVO. The latest V-NAND with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and an intelligent Turbolite Boost – obtains even more NAND performance and higher energy efficiency. NOTE: * Performance may vary counting on SSD firmware version and system hardware and configuration. Performance measurement based on IOmeter 1.1.0. Write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology enabled. Sequential write performance is: 400 MB/s(250GB), 900 MB/s(500GB), 1,700 MB/s(1TB) and 1,750 MB/s(2TB) after Intelligent TurboRite Zone. * Test System Configuration: Intel Core i7-7700K CPU at 4.2GHz, DDR4 2400MHz 32GB, OS-Windows 10 Build 10240, Chipset–ASUS PRIME Z270-A. * Up to 53 percent increase in write speed for the 250GB version. Design flexibility - The next advancement in NVMe SSDs. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 2TB in the consolidated M.2 (2280) form factor, which greatly expands storage capacity and saves space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology authorizes you to do more and achieve more. Exceptional endurance - The new standard in sustainable performance. The 970 EVO Plus offers exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung quality. Unparalleled reliability - Achieve a new level of drive and confidence. The 970 EVO Plus features Samsung's advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader for superior heat dissipation. Active Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains the optimal operating temperature to minimize performance. Samsung Magician - Advanced drive management made easy. Samsung Magician software will help you keep track of your drives. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drives up to date, monitor drives health and speed, and even boost performance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD Model 970 EVO Plus NVMe Storage Capacity 2TB Storage Type Internal Form Factor NVMe M.2 2280 Interface PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3 Read Speed Up to 3,500 MB/s Write Speed Up to 3,300 MB/s Lighting NA Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.38 x 80.15 x 22.15 (mm) In The Box 1 x SSD
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD is one of the quickest NVME SSDs on the market. The SSD 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB SSD obtains sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/s, it's controlled by an internal Phoenix controller that ensures the most competitive read-write speeds and highest data integrity. The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB internal SSD provides efficient and dependable storage that transcends earlier-generation SSDs. Featuring 3-bit V-NAND technology. It has an updated firmware and SSD memory controller which gives you peace of mind. Samsung 970 EVO Plus beats other brands in terms of speed, power, durability, and price. The Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe M.2 SSD comes with 2TB of space and plenty of features that make it value for money. FEATURES: Always evolving SSD - The ultimate in performance, and upgrade. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by numerous outstanding V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. This maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for outstanding computing. In capabilities up to 2TB with reliability of up to 1,200 TBW. NOTE: *1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of the capacity may be used for system file and maintenance usage, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label. Level-up performance - The 970 EVO Plus reaches read/write speeds of up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s respectively, 53% more speedy than the 970 EVO. The latest V-NAND with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and an intelligent Turbolite Boost – obtains even more NAND performance and higher energy efficiency. NOTE: * Performance may vary counting on SSD firmware version and system hardware and configuration. Performance measurement based on IOmeter 1.1.0. Write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology enabled. Sequential write performance is: 400 MB/s(250GB), 900 MB/s(500GB), 1,700 MB/s(1TB) and 1,750 MB/s(2TB) after Intelligent TurboRite Zone. * Test System Configuration: Intel Core i7-7700K CPU at 4.2GHz, DDR4 2400MHz 32GB, OS-Windows 10 Build 10240, Chipset–ASUS PRIME Z270-A. * Up to 53 percent increase in write speed for the 250GB version. Design flexibility - The next advancement in NVMe SSDs. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 2TB in the consolidated M.2 (2280) form factor, which greatly expands storage capacity and saves space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology authorizes you to do more and achieve more. Exceptional endurance - The new standard in sustainable performance. The 970 EVO Plus offers exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung quality. Unparalleled reliability - Achieve a new level of drive and confidence. The 970 EVO Plus features Samsung's advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader for superior heat dissipation. Active Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains the optimal operating temperature to minimize performance. Samsung Magician - Advanced drive management made easy. Samsung Magician software will help you keep track of your drives. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drives up to date, monitor drives health and speed, and even boost performance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD Model 970 EVO Plus NVMe Storage Capacity 2TB Storage Type Internal Form Factor NVMe M.2 2280 Interface PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3 Read Speed Up to 3,500 MB/s Write Speed Up to 3,300 MB/s Lighting NA Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.38 x 80.15 x 22.15 (mm) In The Box 1 x SSD
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD is one of the quickest NVME SSDs on the market. The SSD 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB SSD obtains sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/s, it's controlled by an internal Phoenix controller that ensures the most competitive read-write speeds and highest data integrity. The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB internal SSD provides efficient and dependable storage that transcends earlier-generation SSDs. Featuring 3-bit V-NAND technology. It has an updated firmware and SSD memory controller which gives you peace of mind. Samsung 970 EVO Plus beats other brands in terms of speed, power, durability, and price. The Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe M.2 SSD comes with 2TB of space and plenty of features that make it value for money. FEATURES: Always evolving SSD - The ultimate in performance, and upgrade. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by numerous outstanding V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. This maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for outstanding computing. In capabilities up to 2TB with reliability of up to 1,200 TBW. NOTE: *1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of the capacity may be used for system file and maintenance usage, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label. Level-up performance - The 970 EVO Plus reaches read/write speeds of up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s respectively, 53% more speedy than the 970 EVO. The latest V-NAND with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and an intelligent Turbolite Boost – obtains even more NAND performance and higher energy efficiency. NOTE: * Performance may vary counting on SSD firmware version and system hardware and configuration. Performance measurement based on IOmeter 1.1.0. Write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology enabled. Sequential write performance is: 400 MB/s(250GB), 900 MB/s(500GB), 1,700 MB/s(1TB) and 1,750 MB/s(2TB) after Intelligent TurboRite Zone. * Test System Configuration: Intel Core i7-7700K CPU at 4.2GHz, DDR4 2400MHz 32GB, OS-Windows 10 Build 10240, Chipset–ASUS PRIME Z270-A. * Up to 53 percent increase in write speed for the 250GB version. Design flexibility - The next advancement in NVMe SSDs. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 2TB in the consolidated M.2 (2280) form factor, which greatly expands storage capacity and saves space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology authorizes you to do more and achieve more. Exceptional endurance - The new standard in sustainable performance. The 970 EVO Plus offers exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung quality. Unparalleled reliability - Achieve a new level of drive and confidence. The 970 EVO Plus features Samsung's advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader for superior heat dissipation. Active Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains the optimal operating temperature to minimize performance. Samsung Magician - Advanced drive management made easy. Samsung Magician software will help you keep track of your drives. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drives up to date, monitor drives health and speed, and even boost performance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD Model 970 EVO Plus NVMe Storage Capacity 2TB Storage Type Internal Form Factor NVMe M.2 2280 Interface PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3 Read Speed Up to 3,500 MB/s Write Speed Up to 3,300 MB/s Lighting NA Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.38 x 80.15 x 22.15 (mm) In The Box 1 x SSD
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD is one of the quickest NVME SSDs on the market. The SSD 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB SSD obtains sequential write speeds of up to 3300MB/s, it's controlled by an internal Phoenix controller that ensures the most competitive read-write speeds and highest data integrity. The Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB internal SSD provides efficient and dependable storage that transcends earlier-generation SSDs. Featuring 3-bit V-NAND technology. It has an updated firmware and SSD memory controller which gives you peace of mind. Samsung 970 EVO Plus beats other brands in terms of speed, power, durability, and price. The Samsung 970 EVO PLUS NVMe M.2 SSD comes with 2TB of space and plenty of features that make it value for money. FEATURES: Always evolving SSD - The ultimate in performance, and upgrade. Faster than the 970 EVO, the 970 EVO Plus is powered by numerous outstanding V-NAND technology and firmware optimization. This maximizes the potential of NVMe bandwidth for outstanding computing. In capabilities up to 2TB with reliability of up to 1,200 TBW. NOTE: *1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of the capacity may be used for system file and maintenance usage, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label. Level-up performance - The 970 EVO Plus reaches read/write speeds of up to 3,500/3,300 MB/s respectively, 53% more speedy than the 970 EVO. The latest V-NAND with optimized firmware, a proven Phoenix controller, and an intelligent Turbolite Boost – obtains even more NAND performance and higher energy efficiency. NOTE: * Performance may vary counting on SSD firmware version and system hardware and configuration. Performance measurement based on IOmeter 1.1.0. Write performance was measured with Intelligent TurboWrite technology enabled. Sequential write performance is: 400 MB/s(250GB), 900 MB/s(500GB), 1,700 MB/s(1TB) and 1,750 MB/s(2TB) after Intelligent TurboRite Zone. * Test System Configuration: Intel Core i7-7700K CPU at 4.2GHz, DDR4 2400MHz 32GB, OS-Windows 10 Build 10240, Chipset–ASUS PRIME Z270-A. * Up to 53 percent increase in write speed for the 250GB version. Design flexibility - The next advancement in NVMe SSDs. The 970 EVO Plus fits up to 2TB in the consolidated M.2 (2280) form factor, which greatly expands storage capacity and saves space for other components. Samsung's innovative technology authorizes you to do more and achieve more. Exceptional endurance - The new standard in sustainable performance. The 970 EVO Plus offers exceptional endurance powered by the latest V-NAND technology and Samsung quality. Unparalleled reliability - Achieve a new level of drive and confidence. The 970 EVO Plus features Samsung's advanced nickel-coated controller and heat spreader for superior heat dissipation. Active Thermal Guard automatically monitors and maintains the optimal operating temperature to minimize performance. Samsung Magician - Advanced drive management made easy. Samsung Magician software will help you keep track of your drives. A suite of user-friendly tools helps keep your drives up to date, monitor drives health and speed, and even boost performance. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe M.2 2TB Internal SSD Model 970 EVO Plus NVMe Storage Capacity 2TB Storage Type Internal Form Factor NVMe M.2 2280 Interface PCIe Gen 3.0 x 4, NVMe 1.3 Read Speed Up to 3,500 MB/s Write Speed Up to 3,300 MB/s Lighting NA Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.38 x 80.15 x 22.15 (mm) In The Box 1 x SSD
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All I can say is wow! I returned an ADATA XPG SX8200 PRO 500GB for this one and am so glad I did. All PCIE NVME drives are not created equal and benchmark's don't mean anything because they are synthetic and the drives are built to show the "best" performance on the benchmarks, which can be a far cry from how they actually perform. First the XPG SX8200 Pro website only gives you the best specs from the 1TB drive and it's nearly impossible to find the slower performance information of the 512GB and 256GB drive on their website (should be a big hint to performance since they don't easily publish it, or list the smaller drive specs on the main page). Second, the bench marks were pretty close on cyrstal diskmark, but when I was actually testing 9GB file copies to and ... MoreAll I can say is wow! I returned an ADATA XPG SX8200 PRO 500GB for this one and am so glad I did. All PCIE NVME drives are not created equal and benchmark's don't mean anything because they are synthetic and the drives are built to show the "best" performance on the benchmarks, which can be a far cry from how they actually perform. First the XPG SX8200 Pro website only gives you the best specs from the 1TB drive and it's nearly impossible to find the slower performance information of the 512GB and 256GB drive on their website (should be a big hint to performance since they don't easily publish it, or list the smaller drive specs on the main page). Second, the bench marks were pretty close on cyrstal diskmark, but when I was actually testing 9GB file copies to and from the XPG, it was often below 600MB/s (even as low as 150MB/s steadily). It did perform better at times, but it was so spotty and nowhere near the benchmarks on a regular basis, I either got a dud or it's just not as good as the specs are in real world performance. Yeah, it was about $30 cheaper than the the new Samsung EVO PLUS 970, but in the end, the price difference was waaaaay overshadowed by the real world performance.So, when I got the 500GB Samsung EVO PLUS 970, I popped it in the same slot that the ADATA was just in and not only did it surpass the specs of the CrystalDisk Mark bench, but the real world file copies (using the same file as before), were steadily around 2000MB/s. Not as fast as the benchmark, but leaps and bounds better than the ADATA and the other PCIE NVME drives I've had the ability to test with. Also, those speeds stayed constant for the entire file copy, where most other drives fluctuate up and down. I know that even larger file copies will eventually slow down when the cache runs out, but that's the same for all PCIe NVME drives that are using TLC (or anything other than MLC flash). And, Samsung is upfront with not just the benchmark read/write performance of the drives when using TurboBoost with the cache, but also the performance speeds you can expect when the cache runs out. No other manufacturer is showing that and that shows Samsung's confidence int their drives.This drive blew me away, so much, I just ordered another one. I honestly don't think other "similar" drives are even in the ballpark on performance (The WD N750 might be the closest, but it's still not on the level of this drive in REAL-WORLD performance for file copies). If you're considering saving a few bucks on a cheaper PCIe NVME drive, I'd highly suggest you do your own large file copies and see if your "cheaper" drive really handles how it says it will based off of the superficial benchmark tests. Otherwise, save yourself the disappointment and just get the Samsung EVO PLUS to begin with and you'll be happy that you did.
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I recently upgraded my laptop's storage from a 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD) to the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! This SSD is an absolute powerhouse and has significantly improved the speed and performance of my computer.First off, the installation process was incredibly smooth, thanks in large part to the Geek Squad support that I received. The Geek Squad agent I spoke with was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through every step of the process. They even helped me transfer all of my files and data from my old SSD to the new one, which saved me a ton of time and hassle.Once the installation was complete, I was blown away by how fast my computer was running. Everything ... MoreI recently upgraded my laptop's storage from a 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD) to the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! This SSD is an absolute powerhouse and has significantly improved the speed and performance of my computer.First off, the installation process was incredibly smooth, thanks in large part to the Geek Squad support that I received. The Geek Squad agent I spoke with was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through every step of the process. They even helped me transfer all of my files and data from my old SSD to the new one, which saved me a ton of time and hassle.Once the installation was complete, I was blown away by how fast my computer was running. Everything from booting up to opening and closing programs was lightning quick, and I no longer have to deal with the frustrating lag and slow load times that I experienced with my old SSD.In addition to the speed and performance improvements, I also love the fact that this SSD has 1TB of storage space. This means that I can store all of my important files, photos, and videos without having to worry about running out of space. Plus, the NVMe technology means that my data transfer speeds are faster than ever before, which is especially important when working with large files or transferring data to external drives.Overall, I am absolutely thrilled with my upgrade to the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to boost their computer's performance. And if you're considering making the upgrade, I would definitely recommend seeking out Geek Squad support - they made the process incredibly easy and stress-free!
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I have Samsung 980 for my laptop and heat is not an issue there. When I install this 970 in my desktop PC, the hot temperature seems to be an issue. I even put in a bigger heatsink in 970.As I did some research, I found out there is design issue with 970. Its thickness is uneven across the drive. As a result, a one piece thermal pad won't cover the drive completely. There is a gap. Instead of using one piece of thermal pad, the resolution is the apply two half length pieces of thermal pad with different thickness.This seems to work as it lower a few degrees.I am surprised the manufacturer would have this oversight.After all, the drive is fast.
| Device Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Used For | Consumer |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | PCI-Express 3.0 x4 |
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All I can say is wow! I returned an ADATA XPG SX8200 PRO 500GB for this one and am so glad I did. All PCIE NVME drives are not created equal and benchmark's don't mean anything because they are synthetic and the drives are built to show the "best" performance on the benchmarks, which can be a far cry from how they actually perform. First the XPG SX8200 Pro website only gives you the best specs from the 1TB drive and it's nearly impossible to find the slower performance information of the 512GB and 256GB drive on their website (should be a big hint to performance since they don't easily publish it, or list the smaller drive specs on the main page). Second, the bench marks were pretty close on cyrstal diskmark, but when I was actually testing 9GB file copies to and ... MoreAll I can say is wow! I returned an ADATA XPG SX8200 PRO 500GB for this one and am so glad I did. All PCIE NVME drives are not created equal and benchmark's don't mean anything because they are synthetic and the drives are built to show the "best" performance on the benchmarks, which can be a far cry from how they actually perform. First the XPG SX8200 Pro website only gives you the best specs from the 1TB drive and it's nearly impossible to find the slower performance information of the 512GB and 256GB drive on their website (should be a big hint to performance since they don't easily publish it, or list the smaller drive specs on the main page). Second, the bench marks were pretty close on cyrstal diskmark, but when I was actually testing 9GB file copies to and from the XPG, it was often below 600MB/s (even as low as 150MB/s steadily). It did perform better at times, but it was so spotty and nowhere near the benchmarks on a regular basis, I either got a dud or it's just not as good as the specs are in real world performance. Yeah, it was about $30 cheaper than the the new Samsung EVO PLUS 970, but in the end, the price difference was waaaaay overshadowed by the real world performance.So, when I got the 500GB Samsung EVO PLUS 970, I popped it in the same slot that the ADATA was just in and not only did it surpass the specs of the CrystalDisk Mark bench, but the real world file copies (using the same file as before), were steadily around 2000MB/s. Not as fast as the benchmark, but leaps and bounds better than the ADATA and the other PCIE NVME drives I've had the ability to test with. Also, those speeds stayed constant for the entire file copy, where most other drives fluctuate up and down. I know that even larger file copies will eventually slow down when the cache runs out, but that's the same for all PCIe NVME drives that are using TLC (or anything other than MLC flash). And, Samsung is upfront with not just the benchmark read/write performance of the drives when using TurboBoost with the cache, but also the performance speeds you can expect when the cache runs out. No other manufacturer is showing that and that shows Samsung's confidence int their drives.This drive blew me away, so much, I just ordered another one. I honestly don't think other "similar" drives are even in the ballpark on performance (The WD N750 might be the closest, but it's still not on the level of this drive in REAL-WORLD performance for file copies). If you're considering saving a few bucks on a cheaper PCIe NVME drive, I'd highly suggest you do your own large file copies and see if your "cheaper" drive really handles how it says it will based off of the superficial benchmark tests. Otherwise, save yourself the disappointment and just get the Samsung EVO PLUS to begin with and you'll be happy that you did.
I recently upgraded my laptop's storage from a 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD) to the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! This SSD is an absolute powerhouse and has significantly improved the speed and performance of my computer.First off, the installation process was incredibly smooth, thanks in large part to the Geek Squad support that I received. The Geek Squad agent I spoke with was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through every step of the process. They even helped me transfer all of my files and data from my old SSD to the new one, which saved me a ton of time and hassle.Once the installation was complete, I was blown away by how fast my computer was running. Everything ... MoreI recently upgraded my laptop's storage from a 256 GB solid-state drive (SSD) to the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, and I must say, I am absolutely thrilled with the results! This SSD is an absolute powerhouse and has significantly improved the speed and performance of my computer.First off, the installation process was incredibly smooth, thanks in large part to the Geek Squad support that I received. The Geek Squad agent I spoke with was incredibly knowledgeable and walked me through every step of the process. They even helped me transfer all of my files and data from my old SSD to the new one, which saved me a ton of time and hassle.Once the installation was complete, I was blown away by how fast my computer was running. Everything from booting up to opening and closing programs was lightning quick, and I no longer have to deal with the frustrating lag and slow load times that I experienced with my old SSD.In addition to the speed and performance improvements, I also love the fact that this SSD has 1TB of storage space. This means that I can store all of my important files, photos, and videos without having to worry about running out of space. Plus, the NVMe technology means that my data transfer speeds are faster than ever before, which is especially important when working with large files or transferring data to external drives.Overall, I am absolutely thrilled with my upgrade to the Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB Internal SSD PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to boost their computer's performance. And if you're considering making the upgrade, I would definitely recommend seeking out Geek Squad support - they made the process incredibly easy and stress-free!
I have Samsung 980 for my laptop and heat is not an issue there. When I install this 970 in my desktop PC, the hot temperature seems to be an issue. I even put in a bigger heatsink in 970.As I did some research, I found out there is design issue with 970. Its thickness is uneven across the drive. As a result, a one piece thermal pad won't cover the drive completely. There is a gap. Instead of using one piece of thermal pad, the resolution is the apply two half length pieces of thermal pad with different thickness.This seems to work as it lower a few degrees.I am surprised the manufacturer would have this oversight.After all, the drive is fast.
Been using this daily since purchase. The speed is great. Reinstalling Windows 10 only takes about 5 minutes. Even for a Gen 3 this thing runs pretty fast. I don't even have a motherboard capable of the Gen 4 so that is not an issue right now. The temps hold perfectly fine even under stress with the heatsink I purchased for it. 1TB is plenty of space. I only store the Windows install and the programs I constantly run on it and the space is more than sufficient. Samsung has, and continues, to make great products. I am looking forward to when I get a board the supports the Gen 4 to get the faster speeds out of them. That time will come. I would gladly recommend the purchase of this item. I have even thought of going with the 2TB version even though it would be Gen 3 ... MoreBeen using this daily since purchase. The speed is great. Reinstalling Windows 10 only takes about 5 minutes. Even for a Gen 3 this thing runs pretty fast. I don't even have a motherboard capable of the Gen 4 so that is not an issue right now. The temps hold perfectly fine even under stress with the heatsink I purchased for it. 1TB is plenty of space. I only store the Windows install and the programs I constantly run on it and the space is more than sufficient. Samsung has, and continues, to make great products. I am looking forward to when I get a board the supports the Gen 4 to get the faster speeds out of them. That time will come. I would gladly recommend the purchase of this item. I have even thought of going with the 2TB version even though it would be Gen 3 due to my system. Even at Gen 3 speeds they run perfectly fine.
Bought this less than a year ago and was very impressed with the performance. All of a sudden one day windows wouldn't boot up. Swapped out another hard drive and reinstalled windows on that instead. Booted it up, detects the 970 Evo 1tb in the bios, but when I go to windows there is nothing. Was able to open the drive momentarily through "this pc" but nothing could be opened or moved or changed. Tried to format and would not let me. Drive is set to read only and I cannot take it off. Samsung magician detects it and its running a scan now, getting all sorts of bad sectors. Trying to figure out how the warranty works on this because this drive should not be dead already.
For $199 plus tax, I would say the 2TB Samsung 970 evo plus is really good for it's price. It's a better value than sata ssd's of the same value and price. It's a couple less cables to deal with which is nice.Arrived pretty quickly and box was in good condition, barely any scratches or scuffs. Unboxing it, you get the drive itself; I was very surprised to see how small NVME really is compared to SATA.Installation was relatively painless; make sure your MB has an m.2 slot that supports pcie 3.0 x4. I used windows disk management to format the drive and used samsung migration to move OS and all my data onto this new drive, then downloaded samsung magician for further utility. I recommend downloading the NVME driver from samsung's website as when you install the ... MoreFor $199 plus tax, I would say the 2TB Samsung 970 evo plus is really good for it's price. It's a better value than sata ssd's of the same value and price. It's a couple less cables to deal with which is nice.Arrived pretty quickly and box was in good condition, barely any scratches or scuffs. Unboxing it, you get the drive itself; I was very surprised to see how small NVME really is compared to SATA.Installation was relatively painless; make sure your MB has an m.2 slot that supports pcie 3.0 x4. I used windows disk management to format the drive and used samsung migration to move OS and all my data onto this new drive, then downloaded samsung magician for further utility. I recommend downloading the NVME driver from samsung's website as when you install the drive for the first time, it uses microsoft's nvme drivers. Downloading the samsung drivers provided a small boost to all stats as seen above.Drive runs relatively warm but not hot with my use. It idles around 45-52c and when gaming, it's between 55-65c without a heatsink on it.Gaming on it is a beast, load times are very fast and very little stuttering in games, especially compared to HDD's and Dramless ssd's. Downloads are very fast as well.One thing to note, it's been know samsung has made revisions of their 970 evo plus drives to have the elpis controller which is found on the 980 pro; that has slightly worse sustained writes when doing heavy workloads. My 2TB which has P/N MZVLB2T0HALB, has the old phoenix controller which is slightly better all round, drive was made in 2021 11 03 in Thailand.
I had a 500 gb 970 Evo Plus in my #2 PC, a PCIe Gen 3, so no need for a faster Gen 4 SSD. I wasn't able to determine why the SSD was 3/4 full, as to what programs to remove, so I bought 2 1tb drives, and cloned one over. I did the same with my lpatop, removing an addlink SSD, which had slowed down considerably. The 970 achieves ~3570/3250 max speeds and may have been just as fast in the laptop. I have two 980 Pros in my #1 PC, which are also rock solid. I use Magician to clone the drives over, and to make sure the latest firmware is installed, so as to avoid potential issues, such as the recent problem that was made public about some 980 or 990 drives failing or acting up. I got these for a great price.. I'm reminded that I had the first NVMe drive, the 950 Pro. ... MoreI had a 500 gb 970 Evo Plus in my #2 PC, a PCIe Gen 3, so no need for a faster Gen 4 SSD. I wasn't able to determine why the SSD was 3/4 full, as to what programs to remove, so I bought 2 1tb drives, and cloned one over. I did the same with my lpatop, removing an addlink SSD, which had slowed down considerably. The 970 achieves ~3570/3250 max speeds and may have been just as fast in the laptop. I have two 980 Pros in my #1 PC, which are also rock solid. I use Magician to clone the drives over, and to make sure the latest firmware is installed, so as to avoid potential issues, such as the recent problem that was made public about some 980 or 990 drives failing or acting up. I got these for a great price.. I'm reminded that I had the first NVMe drive, the 950 Pro. Cost over $300 for it back in 2016 or so, at only 500 gb. Somehow, I sold it a couple years ago, for $100!!!!
Totally revived an older Asus Laptop that had been saddled with an extremely slow mechanical HD. The overall specs on the laptop were fine but the HD was a bottleneck and ruined the entire experience. It was easy to remove the laptop case back, and the old HD. Samsung should include a few small machined screws with this item thankfully I had a few lying around but would have been very upset to have to wait to install due to having to order a tiny machined screw. Had windows up and running very fast and was astonished to see how fast boot up was and how fast everything is for that matter. It finally feels like the laptop it should have been from the start and I should say to anyone contemplating this item to just pull the trigger and get it done it's worth every cent.
I love the Samsung Evo Series. They have had several new generations of this M.2 SSD and this one still holds up extremely well!You can get others at cheaper price, but price for performance on these are unmatched in my opinion.I use these for boot drives in both of my PC's and I love them. No need to even upgrade. Have been using for several years, and performance is still as good as the first week.If you can afford to step up to this price bracket for a new boot drive/game library, this will definitely get you where you need to be QUICKLY.I like to pair these with the Samsung Evo 2.5" SSDs as well. Love them.
i bought 970 evo plus 1tb ssd a month ago nearly im very impressed with its performance its speed is as advetised even a bit more (read/write) its my second samsung ssd i use one as boot drive(980 pro 500 gb) but my pc is also decent enough (sadly not pcie 4 but still ok ish)specs9700kf32 gb ram500gb samsung 980 pro 500 gb1tb 970 evo plus 1tbmotherboard asus prime z390 m plus (pcie 3 sadly but still very fast for me)overall samsung is great brand i use samsung phones for years i never had problems with any samsung product .even my old pc ram is samsung 2gb (been using it for over 10 years )samsung is very good
| Device Type | Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Used For | Consumer |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | PCI-Express 3.0 x4 |
