Samsung 990 PRO leads standout Memorial Day NVMe SSD deals
Memorial Day storage sales have turned the Samsung 990 PRO SSD into one of the most compelling NVMe SSD deals around. Amazon has cut the price of the 1TB 990 PRO PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD to USD 249.99 (approx. RM1,170), a 22% drop from its original USD 319.99 (approx. RM1,500) listing. At the same time, the 2TB model has fallen from USD 639.99 (approx. RM2,990) to USD 389.99 (approx. RM1,820), a saving of USD 250 (approx. RM1,170) and the best recent price tracked after earlier hikes. These reductions make high-end, PCIe Gen 4 storage far more accessible for gamers and creators who need fast boot drives, responsive project disks, or expanded gaming PC storage. With capacities stretching up to 4TB, the 990 PRO line now covers everything from compact builds to heavyweight workstations during this limited-time promo.
Why 7,450 MB/s matters for gaming PCs, PS5, and creators
The Samsung 990 PRO SSD delivers sequential read speeds up to 7,450 MB/s and write speeds up to 6,900 MB/s, pushing close to PCIe 4.0’s practical limits. For gaming PC storage and PS5 use, that translates into dramatically reduced load times, smoother streaming of in-game assets, and snappier level transitions—especially in demanding titles leveraging technologies like DirectStorage. Random performance is also a leap forward, with up to 1,550K IOPS and roughly 40–55% better random read and write performance than the 980 PRO, which helps open large projects, game worlds, and applications faster. Content creators benefit just as much: 4K video timelines, large photo catalogs, and 3D scenes load quickly, while high-speed writes keep up with large file exports and media transfers. In practical terms, less time waiting and more time working—or playing.
1TB, 2TB, and 4TB: choosing the right 990 PRO for your build
With the Memorial Day storage discounts spanning from 1TB through 4TB, it is easier to match a Samsung 990 PRO SSD to your needs. The 1TB model, now at USD 249.99 (approx. RM1,170), is a strong choice as a blazing-fast OS and primary game drive in compact builds or laptops using the standard M.2 2280 slot. The 2TB version, down to USD 389.99 (approx. RM1,820) from USD 639.99 (approx. RM2,990), better suits high-end gaming PCs and PS5 users who want room for a large library of AAA titles without constantly uninstalling games. Higher-capacity options up to 4TB target content creation workstations and heavy-duty rigs that juggle multi-terabyte video projects, assets, and scratch disks. Across all capacities, you get the same PCIe Gen 4 performance, controller, and reliability, making the choice mainly about how much ultra-fast space you need.
Thermals, efficiency, and reliability for demanding workstations
Beyond raw speed, the Samsung 990 PRO SSD is engineered for sustained performance in gaming and content creation environments. It offers up to 50% better performance per watt compared with the 980 PRO, which is valuable for laptops and compact desktops where efficiency and thermals matter. A nickel-coated controller and integrated heat spreader label work with Samsung’s Smart Thermal Control to keep temperatures in check and reduce throttling during heavy loads such as 4K video editing, 3D rendering, or long gaming sessions. The drive uses robust NAND and a proven controller for strong endurance under daily use, and supports AES 256-bit hardware encryption to protect sensitive project files without crippling performance. Samsung’s Magician software rounds out the package, letting you monitor health, update firmware, and fine-tune performance across 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB models in modern M.2 2280 slots.
