- Do I need a PCIe 5.0 slot to use it?
- It fits any M.2 2280 slot, but it only reaches its rated PCIe 5.0 speeds in a PCIe 5.0 slot. In a PCIe 4.0 slot it runs at PCIe 4.0 speeds.
- Does the heatsink fit in a PS5?
- The heatsink version is built for PS5 expansion as well as desktop boards, but check the height clearance in your console or under your graphics card before installing.
- How does it compare with the 990 PRO?
- The 9100 PRO is the newer PCIe 5.0 drive with much higher sequential speeds. The 990 PRO is PCIe 4.0 and cheaper per terabyte, and feels similar in games and everyday use.
- Will it slow down during long transfers?
- Sustained writes can slow once the drive heats up. With airflow over the heatsink it holds speed far longer than a bare drive.
- What is in the box?
- The drive with its fitted heatsink. Mounting screws are not included, so use the ones that came with your motherboard or console.
- Is it worth it over a cheaper PCIe 4.0 SSD?
- For large video files and heavy workloads, yes. For gaming and general use, a PCIe 4.0 drive gives most of the experience for less.
- Where is the Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD with Heatsink cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $1,219.17, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Samsung 9100 PRO 4TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 SSD with Heatsink?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including CPU Republic LLC, Amazon.