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Q: QuestionHow does the Samsung 990 Pro manage heat?

• A:Answer It uses a nickel-coated, high-end controller for effective thermal control.

Q: QuestionWhat is the SSD endurance rating?

• A:Answer This SSD has an endurance rating of 2400 terabytes.

Q: QuestionWhy is the Samsung 990 Pro good for gaming?

• A:Answer The Samsung 990 Pro Gen4 SSD helps users reach near max performance with lightning-fast speeds, making it ideal for gaming.

Q: QuestionWhat type of interface does the Samsung 990 Pro use?

• A:Answer The Samsung 990 Pro uses a PCIe Gen 4 x4 interface.

Q: QuestionWhat is the storage capacity of this Samsung SSD?

• A:Answer This Samsung SSD has a storage capacity of 4 terabytes.

Q: QuestionWhat is the form factor of the 4TB 990 Pro?

• A:Answer It's designed with a single-sided M.2 2280 form factor.

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

• A:Answer The maximum read speed for this SSD is 7450 megabytes per second.

Q: Questiondoes this SSD need a heatsink?

Asked 2 years ago by geoharut.

• A:Answer If you are installing on a motherboard that has an M.2 integrated heatsink/cover with thermal pad, then you would not need a heatsink. If you are installing in a motherboard that does not have an integrated heatsink or a gaming console, then you definitely need a heatsink.

  Answered 2 years ago by Mark

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Q: QuestionDoes this work for ps5?

Asked 1 year ago by dre216.

• A:Answer Yes. This drive meets all the specs Sony calls for, including minimum Read/Write speeds, total memory constraints, size constraints, and PCIE generation. This is a good choice for a PS5.

  Answered 1 year ago by MarkHVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes the ssd come with screws to attach to motherboard

Asked 10 months ago by BrandonC.

• A:Answer it does not include screws. Your motherboard should have come with extra screws unless it was a prebuilt.

  Answered 10 months ago by SM92Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionDoes this product compatible with ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024) Gaming Laptop, 16” 16:10 FHD 165Hz Display, NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4060, Intel Core i7-13650HX

Asked 1 year ago by Annonymous1121.

• A:Answer I upgraded an ASUS Zephrus with this drive recently with no issues (standard M.2 slot). Just make sure you do your research on the proper steps (turning off encryption, cloning, setup, etc.) if this is a replacement vs a second drive.

  Answered 1 year ago by TomNVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionMy Dell Pro Max 16 Plus laptop owners manual says to use "M.2 2280 TLC with DRAM SED SSD, PCie NVMe Gen 4x4, up to 64 Gbps, up to 4TB capacity." So am I correct that this product will work for me to insert into my second storage slot?

Asked 2 months ago by Debby.

• A:Answer Debby, Yes, the 990 PRO SSD is compatible. ~Samsung Pro

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Q: QuestionWould this work in an external thunderbolt 5 enclosure on a new Mac mini with the M4 max or pro chip? Looking to use it in a Acasis 80Gbps SSD Case Thunderbolt Enclosure For M.2 NVME Compatible With Thunderbolt3/4/5 High Speed Case

Asked 1 year ago by RVince.

• A:Answer RVince: Yes, the Samsung 990 PRO SSD will work well in an external Thunderbolt 5 enclosure, such as the Acasis 80Gbps SSD Case, with a new Mac mini featuring the M4 Max or Pro chip. The 990 PRO SSD is a high-performance NVMe drive, and the Thunderbolt 5 interface will allow you to take full advantage of its speed capabilities. The Acasis enclosure is designed to be compatible with Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5, ensuring high-speed data transfer rates. This setup should provide excellent performance for your storage needs. - Samsung Memory

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Q: QuestionCan I put a SAMSUNG 990 PRO SSD 4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for on STRIX on GL703GE?

Asked 1 year ago by Jay.

• A:Answer Jay: The ASUS ROG Strix GL703GE laptop supports M.2 NVMe SSDs. The Samsung 990 PRO SSD 4TB is a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, however, the GL703GE is designed with PCIe 3.0 slots. While you can physically install the Samsung 990 PRO in your laptop, it will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds, which are lower than the drive's maximum capabilities. This means you won't fully utilize the drive's potential speed, but it will still provide a significant performance boost. - Samsung Memory

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Q: QuestionDoes this come with heatsink

Asked 1 year ago by Heatsink.

• A:Answer Heatsink: 990 PRO is offered with and without a heatsink. 990 PRO and 990 PRO w/heatsink are the same drive with the same components, with the added heatsink being an exception. The 990 PRO with Heatsink delivers an additional layer of thermal control for smart heat management to reduce heat. The integrated heatsink disperses heat to maintain speed, power, efficiency, and thermal control, preventing downtime overheating on consoles and PCs. - Samsung Memory

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Q: QuestionDoes this work/fit for Alienware R16? My current R16 is equipped with one 1-TB Dell SSD, will this be compatible with this product? M.2 2280 solid-state drive PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe, up to 64 Gbps

Asked 1 year ago by WG.

• A:Answer WG: Yes, the 990 PRO is compatible with the Alienware R16. You should have no issue connecting the drive to the supported M.2 2280 slot. - Samsung Memory

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Q: QuestionWould this work to replace internal storage of xbox one X? Last gen console

Asked 4 months ago by Angel.

• A:Answer Xbox: No, the Samsung 990 Pro SSD will not directly replace the internal storage of an Xbox One X because it's a PCIe Gen 4 drive and the Xbox One X uses a SATA interface and a smaller M.2 2230 form factor (or older 2.5-inch drives), not the large M.2 2280 size of the 990 Pro. You can, however, use the Xbox One X with an external USB SSD for extra game storage and improved load times - such as the T7, T7 Shield or T5 EVO SSD. - Samsung Memory

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Q: QuestionIs this compatible with Alienware M18 R2 gaming laptop? Will it include a heatsink? Does my laptop need a heatsink if I buy this?

Asked 6 months ago by Amonymous.

• A:Answer Amonymous: Yes, the Samsung 990 PRO SSD is compatible with the Alienware M18 R2 gaming laptop. The drive comes in both a standard version and a version with a heatsink. Your laptop does not strictly require a heatsink for the SSD but using one can help with thermal management under heavy workloads. - Samsung Memory

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Q: Questionwill SAMSUNG 990 PRO SSD 4TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P4T0B/AM work in by apple MacBook Air A1466?????

Asked 8 months ago by katelin.

• A:Answer *In* your MacBook Air? No. you can't upgrade or replace a MacBook Air SSD. if you put this in a USB enclosure, yes, this will work with a Mac.

  Answered 5 months ago by GordonMVerified Purchase

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