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Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum read speed of this SSD?

• A:Answer The maximum read speed for this SSD is 3,500 MB/sec.

Q: QuestionHow much cache memory does this SSD have?

• A:Answer This SSD is equipped with a 1GB cache buffer.

Q: QuestionDoes this Samsung internal SSD have encryption?

• A:Answer Yes, it features AES 256-bit hardware encryption for security.

Q: QuestionWhat interface does this Samsung SSD use?

• A:Answer This SSD uses the PCI Express 3.0 x4 (NVMe) interface.

Q: QuestionWhat is the storage capacity of this SSD?

• A:Answer This Samsung SSD has a storage capacity of 1TB.

Q: QuestionI would like to know if this will work with an Asus Z170-A motherboard? It has an M.2 socket. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Asked 6 years ago by Todd.

• A:Answer Yes it will.

  Answered 6 years ago by NickVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI am wondering does thuse SSD fit my 2013 mac book air? Please tell me thank you

Asked 6 years ago by Luxue.

• A:Answer Not sure, but it needed an adapter to work with my macbook 2015. The adapter was under $30 on Amazon.

  Answered 6 years ago by tee1143

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Q: QuestionWill it work with my Dell XPS 8900 desktop pc which does have an M.2 slot? If not, could you please suggest a compatible 1TB ssd drive?

Asked 5 years ago by Barry.

• A:Answer The Samsung 970 EVO will work with the Dell XPS 8900, and it will still be faster than a SATA based drive, but it will not run at full speed. The Dell XPS 8900 does have an NVME M.2 slot. However, according to the spec, it's only got an x1 PCI-e 3.0 lane. Newer motherboards have 4 PCI-e lanes, and the drive is designed to take advantage of the faster throughput. The motherboard in the Dell XPS8900 will only be able to talk to the drive at the maximum speed of one lane, 985 MB/s, so you won't get the full speeds advertised for the drive. However, it will still be faster than the max speed of a SATA port, 600MB/s. Bottom line, get it, you'll be happy with it, but go in knowing that you won't get the speeds Samsung advertises while you're using it in the 8900.

  Answered 5 years ago by ZekeVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with the upcoming PS5?

Asked 5 years ago by Dan.

• A:Answer Hi Dan, You can check with the below article for more information. https://bgr.com/2020/09/22/ps5-ssd-storage-samsung-980-pro-external-ssd-price-capacity-official/ "As Sony explained on stage several months ago, the external drives will have to match the 5.5GB/s speed of the internal storage, which means you’ll need PCIe 4.0 drives that aren’t widely available yet." The Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 SSD is not a PCIe 4.0 drive, but the new 980 series should be compatible. Hope this helps. Best, KevinH

  Answered 5 years ago by KevinH1120Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I clone and existing 1tb drive to this device that’s running windows 10 pro?

Asked 6 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer Yes. You can download the Data Migration software from Samsung's website. Also, download the Samsung Magician software to optimize the drive. https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/overview/

  Answered 6 years ago by DMann

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Q: QuestionWill this work with ROG STRIX B450-F Gaming Motherboard it has a M.2 slot?

Asked 6 years ago by Glenn.

• A:Answer After looking at the specifications for that motherboard, it support NVMe drives, so this drive will work. Just remember to setup the appropriate M.2 slot as 'PCIe' rather than as a 'SATA' port.

  Answered 6 years ago by SteveInMarylandVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have an HP envy with the chip below installed and want to upgrade to 1TB. Will this work fine and keep the transfer speeds the same?

Asked 6 years ago by todd.

• A:Answer It will fit fine, but you will have to put up with much better transfer speeds :) Specs for your current drive: https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/ssd/client-ssd/MZVLW256HEHP/ Specs for the new drive: https://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/product/consumer/970evoplus/

  Answered 6 years ago by darkhomeVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwill this work with my MSI GS65 stealth?

Asked 5 years ago by msi.

• A:Answer Yes, it has a dedicated slot.

  Answered 5 years ago by LiraVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it compatible with asus k501uxm laptop? and which type ssd is more effective for that laptop - m2 or sata?

Asked 5 years ago by JhonnyCaroline.

• A:Answer If your laptop has m.2 slot for HD then you can get this for your laptop. Look for your laptop manual to find out if this is compatible or not. m.2 is better than sata in terms of speed.

  Answered 5 years ago by PiecesmbVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI have a hp envy m6‑w103dx laptop. Can i replace / upgrade it to this SSD ? is this SSD supported in the model hp envy m6‑w103dx Thanks in advance

Asked 5 years ago by macieman.

• A:Answer Ask the geek squad guys

  Answered 5 years ago by BigGuyTVVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWIll this work with my Dell G3 15 3500 gaming laptop? I desperately need more storage.

Asked 1 year ago by kat.

• A:Answer kat: Yes, the Samsung 970 EVO Plus is compatible with the Dell G3 15 3500 gaming laptop. - Samsung Memory

  Answered 1 year ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionWill this work on an MSI B450 A Pro motherboard?

Asked 1 year ago by DanielS.

• A:Answer That’s the same motherboard I have and it works great

  Answered 1 year ago by StuartSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIf I buy this product new from best buy, will I receive the full manufacturers warranty or will the warranty already have started when the product was first made.

Asked 2 years ago by Jack.

• A:Answer Shan: We recommend you contact Best Buy Customer Support or your local Best Buy store directly for assistance. Please know that Samsung stands behind the quality and performance of every 970 EVO Plus SSD we manufacture with a limited 5-year manufacturer’s warranty when purchased brand-new, directly from any authorized dealer, like Best Buy. - Samsung Memory

  Answered 2 years ago by Samsung

  
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Q: QuestionWill it work with my Lenovo ThinkPad P51?

Asked 3 years ago by saushre.

• A:Answer Yes it is. This is what I have. The motherboard accepts two. I bought two sticks, one of C (boot) and one for D (backup).

  Answered 3 years ago by SnakesOnAPlaneVerified Purchase

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