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Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB Hits a New Record Low, Amazon Slashes Its Price on the Final Day of Prime Day

Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB Hits a New Record Low, Amazon Slashes Its Price on the Final Day of Prime Day

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This Friday is the final day of Prime Day, and Amazon is clearing out even high-end tech products at all-time-low prices. The Samsung 990 EVO Plus is widely regarded as a benchmark for internal SSDs and is going today for a historic low: You can get one of the fastest and most reliable 2TB drives on the market for only $113, down from $176, a deal that's hard to resist.
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The Samsung 990 EVO Plus SSD is an excellent choice for gamers or if you need needs fast, dependable storage. This drive is equipped with the newest NAND memory and is compatible with both PCIe Gen 4×4 and Gen 5×2 interfaces. With sequential read speeds of up to 7,250 MB/s and write speeds of up to 6,300 MB/s, transferring big files or editing 4K videos happens in an instant. The drive's NVMe technology ensures that you get the optimum performance out of your system's capability, reducing load times by a considerable amount and improving workflow efficiency.
One of the most important advantages of the 990 EVO Plus is its Intelligent TurboWrite 2.0 technology: This optimizes the drive for ultimate large-file performance, allowing you to transfer large amounts of data quickly and effectively. The 2TB capacity gives you enough space for all your files, games, and applications, making it a good desktop and laptop upgrade as well.
What's more, it features a nickel-coated controller that helps with heat dissipation thus maintaining the drive at low temperatures even while executing demanding tasks. This not only protects your data but also extends the lifespan of the SSD. The power efficiency means you don't have to worry about battery drain in case you are working on a laptop, and the stability of the drive is backed by Samsung's reputation for quality.
The 990 EVO Plus is simple to install with an M.2 2280 form factor that will fit in most newer desktops and laptops. The drive is backward compatible, which means that even if your system doesn't support the latest PCIe standards, you'll still be able to utilize the drive. Once installed, Samsung's Magician Software assists with keeping your SSD running at its best.
With the deal closing tonight and stock flying off the shelves, don't miss this opportunity before it's too late.
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