Deal verdict: Yes, these PCIe 4.0 SSD prices are worth jumping on
Today’s NVMe SSD deals pair near-maximum PCIe 4.0 performance with rare discounts, creating a short window where top-end storage speed, capacity, and reliability are available without typical high-end price premiums for gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts.
Despite rising SSD and memory chip costs this year, a few flagship drives are undercutting the trend and landing at compelling price points. The Samsung 990 PRO 2TB NVMe SSD is now priced at USD 389.99 (approx. RM1,790), down from USD 640 (approx. RM2,938), which is a steep cut for a drive that still pushes PCIe 4.0 near its practical limits. The 1TB Samsung 990 PRO also carries an USD 80.50 (approx. RM370) discount, making it a more accessible high-performance option. Meanwhile, a 10% drop brings the Fanxiang S880E 1TB Gen4 SSD from USD 189.99 (approx. RM872) to USD 170.99 (approx. RM785). Taken together, these high-performance SSD discounts are absolutely worth a look if you have a free M.2 slot and workloads that benefit from fast storage.
Quote: “Rising costs for SSDs and memory chips have made high-end storage feel out of reach for many builders and upgraders this year. Yet a few established drives still deliver serious performance without forcing a full premium price.”
Samsung 990 PRO 2TB: Flagship PCIe 4.0 speed that refuses to get expensive
If you want a single, big, fast SSD for your main system, the Samsung 990 PRO 2TB is the strongest of these NVMe SSD deals. The Samsung 990 PRO price for the 2TB model sits at USD 389.99 (approx. RM1,790), reduced from USD 640 (approx. RM2,938), while still delivering performance that nudges against PCIe 4.0 limits.
Sequential read speeds reach up to 7,450 MB/s and writes up to 6,900 MB/s, putting it on the edge of what current PCIe 4.0 storage can do. Random performance is rated up to 1.4 million read IOPS and 1.55 million write IOPS, so operating systems, game libraries, and content creation projects feel snappy even under heavy multitasking. Samsung pairs its in-house controller with 176-layer V-NAND TLC and 2GB of LPDDR4 DRAM, helping keep speeds high even as the drive fills.
For long-term use, the 2TB model carries a 1,200 TBW durability rating and a five-year warranty, plus hardware AES 256-bit encryption and software support through Samsung Magician. If you are building a performance-focused PC or upgrading a primary drive and want high reliability plus top-tier PCIe 4.0 storage, this discount keeps the 990 PRO 2TB highly competitive against newer but more expensive options.
Samsung 990 PRO 1TB: Discounted high-end SSD for gaming PCs and PS5
For buyers who do not need 2TB, the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB offers a more affordable way into the same performance tier. An USD 80.50 (approx. RM370) discount brings this drive into reach for more builds while keeping it near the top of PCIe 4.0 storage performance charts.
The 1TB model hits up to 7,450 MB/s sequential reads and 6,900 MB/s sequential writes, with random read/write performance up to 1,400K / 1,550K IOPS. According to the manufacturer, that random performance is around 40% faster for reads and 55% faster for writes than the older 980 PRO. Its nickel-coated controller helps manage thermals without demanding an extra heatsink, and the M.2 2280 format fits desktops and laptops that follow the PCI-SIG D8 standard.
This model is especially attractive for PS5 storage expansion and PCs running games that support DirectStorage, where Samsung cites up to a 65% improvement in random performance for those workloads. You can check the current Samsung 990 PRO price and availability at major retailers such as Newegg, where it is highlighted as a high-performance SSD discount. As always, prices and savings are subject to change, so click through for up-to-date deal details.
Fanxiang S880E 1TB: Budget-friendly Gen4 alternative at a 30-day low
If you want PCIe 4.0 speeds without paying for a flagship name, the Fanxiang S880E 1TB offers one of the better value NVMe SSD deals in this batch. Its asking price has dropped from USD 189.99 (approx. RM872) to USD 170.99 (approx. RM785) thanks to a 10% discount, which the seller notes is the lowest price in 30 days.
This Gen4 drive reaches up to 7,000 MB/s sequential read speeds, a big jump over typical Gen3 NVMe SSDs and fast enough for short boot times, quick app launches, and faster game loading screens. The rated write speed is 3,900 MB/s, which trails the Samsung drives but remains plenty for game installs and day-to-day transfers. It uses 3D NAND for higher density and durability, combined with a controller that manages wear and distribution to keep performance consistent under daily loads.
The S880E arrives with a heatsink included, and it is advertised as compatible with the PS5’s expansion slot, so you do not have to shop for extra cooling or worry about fit. You also get a five-year warranty plus lifetime technical support, which adds peace of mind for a budget-friendly PCIe 4.0 storage upgrade. As with the Samsung drives, prices and savings can change, so follow the deal links to confirm current figures.
Buy if / Skip if
- Buy the Samsung 990 PRO if you want near-limit PCIe 4.0 storage speeds for a primary OS, gaming, or content creation drive and value long-term reliability plus strong software support.
- Skip the Samsung 990 PRO if your workloads are light, your system only supports SATA or older PCIe generations, or you would not notice the real-world gains from a high-end NVMe SSD.
- Buy the Samsung 990 PRO if you are upgrading a PS5 or DirectStorage-ready gaming PC and want faster load times and smoother streaming from a proven brand.
- Skip the Samsung 990 PRO if you mainly move large media archives occasionally and can save more by using slower but cheaper SATA SSDs or HDDs.
- Buy the Fanxiang S880E 1TB if you want affordable PCIe 4.0 storage with a heatsink included for a gaming PC or PS5, and you are happy with strong read speeds at a lower price.
- Skip the Fanxiang S880E 1TB if you run heavy workstation or AI workloads that benefit from higher write speeds or newer Gen5 SSDs, even at higher prices.
- Buy the Fanxiang S880E 1TB if you are building on a budget but still want a noticeable performance jump over Gen3 NVMe SSDs and value a long warranty.
- Skip the Fanxiang S880E 1TB if you need more than 1TB of space on a single drive and would be better served by a higher-capacity SSD like a 2TB model.
