Samsung 950 Pro 256GB Internal SSD, NVMe and 3D V-NAND
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Samsung 950 Pro 256GB Internal SSD, NVMe and 3D V-NAND

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p b : will the Samsung 950 work for a late model macbook air? thankse. e : no.ALAN C : Suggest to check the specs on your laptop. M.2 and size acceptance. There are some only take shorter stick. Plus, a faster stick may not give you faster speed. Consider find compatible SSD which is designed to work with your laptop.WILLIAM J : Only if the notebook has an M.2 Socket.Wayne W : Only if it has an M.2 port. Otherwise you will lack the speed. It's an SSD designed to be integrated with the Mother Board. The 950 M.2 SSD should work on any computer but again, if your MB is not configured for an M.2 then must adapt through SATA and be at reg SATA speed.

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2016-09-05T14:09:02

Rated 5 out of 5

The Fastest SSD!!!

Since this SSD connects directly to the PCIe Bus, it isn't slowed down by any of the Storage Controllers and the actual Read and Write Speeds are very close to Samsung's Specifications. It has rock solid performance. I purchased it for my primary PC and it impressed me so so much that I purchased a second and put it in my Home Theater PC.

William J.

2016-08-29T11:13:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Incredibly Fast!

This is the main drive in my recently-built gaming PC, featuring an Intel Core i7 6700K and Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Founder's Edition. The SSD is clearly the fastest component in my PC! Read and write speeds are about twice as fast as I need... I also use this PC for some light (I'm a hobbyist) photo editing, and reading/writing RAW files is extremely quick. Can't think of a better drive for my build!

JOSEPH A.

2016-08-04T13:56:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick and simple

The 950 takes almost no time to install, has no affect on airflow through my case, and works like a charm. Although, I haven't measures it, I would estimate, conservatively, that my boot time is approximately 3 seconds. I've heard that this format generates a fair bit of heat, but I've no issues so far. I'll update this review if I do.

John M.

2016-08-03T11:17:46

Rated 5 out of 5

Well worth the investment!

I added this SSD to my HP Envy Phoenix 860 Win10 PC, which I am using for an HTC Vive VR setup. The PC came with a 2TB 7200RPM HDD. After installing the SSD in the M.2 slot (it is somewhat difficult to get to in the HP case), the improvements in system performance, bootup time, and read/write times are substantial. I highly recommend this upgrade, and especially the Samsung 950 Pro line.

Pouyan F.

2016-08-03T08:52:52

Rated 5 out of 5

You already know it's fast

This is as fast as it gets for the moment. It's not a lot of money for the value it adds, either. I have it installed in the M.2 slot on my ASrock X99 motherboard. I used Samsung's migration app to clone my existing SSD boot drive and it all worked out of the box. I thought my boot time was fast with my SATA SSD, but this thing is eyeblink fast (assuming you've fiddled with your list of startup items). I wanted the drive so bad that I went from a 1 TB SSD (my preferred size) to the 512 GB, which feels small to me. It's trival to manage the storage though, so it's copacetic. I've had great success with Samsung SSDs and I'me sure this will be a great upgrade..

MICHAEL A.

2016-08-02T11:07:25

Rated 4 out of 5

Fast, small, and it works

Installed in my Intel NUC. Upgraded the BIOS to latest and machine saw SSD with default settings. I then loaded Windows 10 on it without issue. It is using UEFI boot. Samsung Magician sees it and said that it has current firmware. Only issue is that it is expensive. I would have bought a 128GB if available.

Saul B.

2016-08-01T14:46:30

Rated 5 out of 5

Great for many things other then speed

Great for many things other then speed. I do alot of 3D Rendering, photo editing, video game editor. Texture maker. more. using non M.2 SSD for games and some heavy programs. (SSD) and 3TB hard drive for holding data (photo, other stuff)

ROGELIO G.

2016-01-22T13:40:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Samsung 950 Pro Internal SSD, 512 GB with NVMe and 3D V-NAND

Fast, very fast! Finally, home PCs have reached the peak before they disappear from average users: with the new Skylake mobos paired with a NVMe PCI Express SSD as boot device the Operating System's booting time is all dependent on the software now...and you feel that it cannot catch up to the hardware anymore. Easy to install, clean PC layout, energy efficient. Slightly on the expensive side, but you have to pay for new technology. It is all recommended for people who want a PC for high end gaming, design and everything else. Enjoy! By the way, Adorama prices and especially delivery rocks...one of the best experience in the on-line shopping world!

GABOR B.

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Samsung 950 Pro Internal SSD, 512 GB with NVMe and 3D V-NAND

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Fast, very fast! Finally, home PCs have reached the peak before they disappear from average users: with the new Skylake mobos paired with a NVMe PCI Express SSD as boot device the Operating System's booting time is all dependent on the software now...and you feel that it cannot catch up to the hardware anymore. Easy to install, clean PC layout, energy efficient. Slightly on the expensive side, but you have to pay for new technology. It is all recommended for people who want a PC for high end ...

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The Fastest SSD!!!

By William J.

Since this SSD connects directly to the PCIe Bus, it isn't slowed down by any of the Storage Controllers and the actual Read and Write Speeds are very close to Samsung's Specifications. It has rock solid performance. I purchased it for my primary PC and it impressed me so so much that I purchased a second and put it in my Home Theater PC.

Level up to unmatched performance, power efficiency and endurance
If you're a heavy workload professional searching for an SSD with uncompromising power and performance, look no further. The next-generation Samsung 950 PRO delivers exceptional performance for professionals.

This cutting-edge V-NAND-based NVMe SSD supports PCI Express Gen 3 x4 lanes, providing a higher bandwidth and lower latency to process a massive amount more data than SATA SSDs. Presented in a compact M.2 form factor, the future-oriented 950 PRO is ideal for professionals using high-end PCs and workstations.

Experience a next-generation SSD today
Equipped with the enhanced bandwidth of the NVMe interface, the 950 PRO is ideal for intensive workloads, such as computer-aided design, data analysis and engineering simulations. It outperforms SATA SSDs by over 4.5 times in sequential read and by over 2.5 times in sequential write, delivering the speeds of 2,500 MB/s and 1,500 MB/s respectively.

Save power while maintaining peak performance
If you're in the midst of performing a complex data analysis or engineering simulation on your laptop, you surely don't want to run out your battery. Compared to SATA SSD power consumption, the 950 PRO is up to 1.5 times more power efficient, so your battery will last longer and maintain superior performance levels.

Maximize endurance under heavy workloads
The innovative V-NAND technology in the 950 PRO increases endurance and prolongs the lifespan with insulators that cause less stress and are more resistant to wear under heavy client workloads over a 5-year period. The 950 PRO also features Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection technology, which controls the temperature of the device to reduce overheating and maintain a high level of sustained performance.

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Key Features

  • V-NAND Technology
  • Sequential Read 2,500 MB/s & Write 1,500 MB/s
  • Efficient Power Management
  • Dynamic Thermal Throttling Protection

What's in the box:

  • Samsung 950 Pro
  • Samsung Limited 5 Year or 200 TBW Warranty