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Samsung 980 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD

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Key Features

  • Experience blazing-fast speeds with this Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD for quicker game loads.
  • Upgrade your PC with a reliable M.2 internal SSD, boasting read speeds up to 3,100 MB/s.
  • Enjoy enhanced data protection with AES 256-bit encryption on this secure 500GB SSD.
  • The Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD offers efficient performance for client PC applications.
  • Benefit from the M.2 2280 form factor, ensuring broad compatibility for your desktop or laptop.
  • Get long-term reliability with a 1.5 million-hour MTBF, backed by Samsung's 5-year warranty.
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Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?BRAYLAN N : It's an SSD with good reviews, found it cheapest on Adorama.JURIS B : This item has an excellent reputation.ELIJAH B : Friend recommended this to me,JONATHAN V : CauseTAJH B : i needed an ssd for a new pc i was going to buildDEVIN R : It was on sale, it's fast and single sided. This will be added to my son's laptop so that he can dual boot into another copy of windows but without all the gaming software installed so that he has a clean OS for school work.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-08-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Cached Lightning Quick

Performance while installed in my NAS array. Quick, responsive results to access my important data in storage.

sehelper

2025-08-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great ssd. Runs fast and no issues. Starts up programs and games very fast.

Cjnewkirk

2025-08-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast speeds and Easy To Install For Old PCs

Great choice if you have an old laptop with an extra ssd expansion slot. I slapped one of these inside my old laptop and it works great! It was super easy to install and get going as long as you PC is compatible it plug and play. I have had trouble making a partition at first but that may have been my fault initially not the drive. It runs so fast on my computer that you cannot see the numbers on task manager when running. It just looks like its glitching. When downloading large files it takes seconds. I've had it for a year now and still no issues.

Raymon

2025-08-11T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast, reliable

Bought this for my old ibuypower pre-built I upgraded. Have had it for a few years and it's still running strong no issues

Circawut722

2025-08-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

User friendly

Easy to install. Very fast speeds. Essential for this generation of gaming.

Tempestrunner

2025-08-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Thanking

I get it from 2 years , it works great , very recommending that product

Nasrallah

2025-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast!

Has worked great in my laptop and launches applications as fast as my computer can!

Will B.

2025-08-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Performance

It is a excellent SSD for Gaming, I use this for my PS5 and the performance it gives is extraordinary. Would definitely recommend!

Junior

2025-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Memory product

lightning fast never any lag and very efficient memory stick

mstout2001

2025-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Far exceeds it product description and reviews

This product has done and exceeded it's description as a product that is very important on how it performs and how reliable the product is over a long period. I chose this product because of the standards Samsung has with such products. It's past reviews by industry leaders and high demand users in the industry. Samsung has never failed in its expectations with any product I've bought from them. This was no exception. I will continue to use Samsung memory and hard drives because their product always exceeds the standards needed by me and my associates. Thank you Samsung for never letting me down.

Boost

2025-08-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

980 500gb sad name m.2

Love this deck lots of features cool display, links with my phone

BigSkin

2025-08-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Overall best choice

Fast, reliable, and not a bad price. I will always swear by Samsung for storage and displays.

ProperApollo

2025-07-29T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best memory

Best memory in the market, no issues great support

Mizaro

2025-07-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great memory drive

Great product. Easy to install, and the magic tools are useful. Fast and reliable.

Bobblehead

2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome product

I loved my ssd, its really fast and the price is not thsy bad.

Alf1

2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

1TB 980 samsung memory card

Having the best experience with the 1 TB 980 samsung memory card I'm using for my Playstation 5 at the moment and it's making a world of difference when updates comes rolling around for everything.

LEW1SS

2025-07-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Powerful, epic storage

Great load device tens of storage.I recommend one day anyone save my life!

Paul B.

2025-07-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Super quick and robust vs power surge and temp

Super quick and robust vs power surge and temperature highs

Tber83

2025-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Install and forget

Install it and forget it exists. Best kind of product

Srini

2025-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Thanking

I get it from 2 years , it works great , very recommending that product

Nasrallah

2025-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung 980 PRO 1TB PCle NVMe Gen 4 SSD

The SAMSUNG 980 PRO 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen 4 SSD has completely transformed my PC experience, and I couldn't be happier with this purchase! If you're looking for a high-performance drive with exceptional speed and reliability, this is the one to go for.

Arlem21

2025-07-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

SAMSUNG!

Had great luck if you want to call it that with this SSD. Samsung delivers! Again...

tpash802

2025-07-21T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well

Speed is good. Been using it for almost 4 years. Working well.

RandomPerson

2025-07-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The 980 TV TB is awesome like Downie and Me

The 981 TV SSD and V. Is Me was awesome like me. Sure. I'd better remember you than downzie, but it was great. What I know i'm just bigfoot

CHAT

2025-07-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast loading time

This is one of the best SSDs for gaming! Load times are super fast, and everything feels smooth and responsive. If you want quicker game launches and better overall performance, this drive is totally worth it.

TWolf7

2025-07-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast and Reliable Storage

The Samsung 980 ssd has been a great addition to my gaming PC. The speeds are incredible which allows my games to launch quickly. Large file transfers are also no problem.

Kareem

2025-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast

Boots windows within seconds, linux in a flash. Allows me to game without load times, stress free!

Joey

2025-07-07T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung Storage for the Win

This storage device is wicked fast! This helps cut down loading time for stored AI models. Glad I can always depend on Samsung!

N3DWORX

2025-07-06T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best SSD based on Performance/Size for your money

For what you spend on size of a SSD and read/write speeds, you really can't compete against Samsung and even then, you can be certain that it will be reliable for years on end that their SSD will continue to perform without failure.

Slauty

2025-07-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Performance 100%

I am writing to share my experience with the product you mentioned. It has proven to be a consistently reliable storage solution. I have personally utilized it on a server for an extended period. Thankfully, I can confirm that I have not encountered any interruptions during its use. It's truly a product that has performed without any issues.

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Samsung 980 Specifications

  • Capacity

    500GB

  • Interface

    PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.4

  • Usage Application

    Client PCs

  • Speed

    Read/write speeds up to: 3,100/2,600MB/s

  • Encryption

    AES 256-bit Full Disk Encryption, TCG/Opal V2.0, Encrypted Drive (IEEE1667)

  • Sequential Read Speed

    Up to 3,100 MB/s

  • Sequential Write Speed

    Up to 2,600 MB/s

  • Cache Memory

    HMB(Host Memory Buffer)

  • Trim Support

    Supported

  • S.M.A.R.T. Support

    Supported

  • GC (Garbage Collection)

    Auto Garbage Collection Algorithm

  • WWN Support

    Not supported

  • Device Sleep Mode Support

    Yes

  • NVMe

    PCIe 3.0

  • Average Power Consumption (system level)

    Average: 4.3 W

  • Power consumption (Idle)

    Max. 45 mW

  • Reliability (MTBF)

    1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

  • Shock

    1,500 G & 0.5 ms (Half sine)

  • Form Factor

    M.2 2280

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    3.15 x 0.09 x 0.87" (80.15 x 2.38 x 22.15mm)

  • UPC Code

    887276437200

About Samsung 980

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Fast as Lightning

By dhracer17

Wasn't sure what to think of the Samsung 980 PRO, but it is fast! Easy to install and lightning fast. It has absolutely SPEED and quality that one comes to expect from Samsung. I watch my spouse spend most of my day in Adobe Programs such as Photoshop and Illustrator. She used to get frustrated at how slow the programs were, but with this all I hear is her raving about how fast everything is! I do think this gets hotter than I'd like - even with the heat spreader label to deliver effective th...

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Great speed, easy installation.

By Vessel

I recently upgraded my system with the Samsung 980, and I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance. The installation was straightforward, and it fit perfectly in my setup.

How can you elevate your gaming or graphic-intensive workflows to new heights The answer lies in the 980 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD. This high-performance SSD is designed to unlock your PC's potential, delivering impressive NVMe speed backed by the power of PCIe 3.0 technology and an NVMe interface.

Experience a significant speed boost with the 980 SSD, which utilizes Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology and an NVMe interface for maximum efficiency. This SSD delivers sequential read/write speeds of up to 3,100/2,600 MB/s, which is over 6.2 times faster than traditional SATA SSDs.

The 980 SSD also features a Full Power Mode, which can be enabled through the Samsung Magician software. This mode keeps your SSD in active mode with zero latency, allowing you to instantly access large, intensive work files or dive into graphics-heavy games without any delay.

Designed for durability, the 980 SSD boasts an optimized endurance of up to 300 Terabytes Written (TBW). This is made possible by Samsung's in-house solutions, including an advanced controller, V-NAND technology, and the latest firmware, ensuring your files are safe and secure.

Thermal control is a crucial aspect of high-performance SSDs, and the 980 SSD excels in this area. It uses a nickel coating to manage the controller's heat level and a heat spreader label for effective thermal control of the NAND chip. Additionally, Samsung's cutting-edge thermal control algorithm is embedded within the 980 SSD, minimizing performance fluctuations during extended usage.

The Samsung Magician software further enhances the 980 SSD's performance. This advanced yet user-friendly tool allows you to monitor drive health, optimize performance, protect valuable data, and receive important updates, ensuring your SSD is always performing at its best.

Trust in the world's number one brand for flash memory since 2003. All firmware and components, including Samsung's renowned DRAM and NAND, are produced in-house, providing end-to-end integration for quality you can trust. Experience the unparalleled performance and reliability of the 980 500GB NVMe PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 M.2 Internal Gaming SSD.

Samsung 980 Features

  • M.2 2280 Form Factor
  • PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD
  • 3,100MB/s Seq. reads
  • 2,600MB/s Seq. writes

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Key Features

  • Experience blazing-fast speeds with this Samsung 980 500GB NVMe SSD for quicker game loads.
  • Upgrade your PC with a reliable M.2 internal SSD, boasting read speeds up to 3,100 MB/s.
  • Enjoy enhanced data protection with AES 256-bit encryption on this secure 500GB SSD.
  • The Samsung 980 PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD offers efficient performance for client PC applications.
  • Benefit from the M.2 2280 form factor, ensuring broad compatibility for your desktop or laptop.
  • Get long-term reliability with a 1.5 million-hour MTBF, backed by Samsung's 5-year warranty.

What's in the box:

  • Samsung 980 500GB PCIE 3 NVMe M.2 Gaming SSD
  • Samsung 5 Year Limited Warranty